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Traveling Japan: Tokyo Sky Tree

Posted on May 4, 2015 by tinabot

Previously, the tall building to visit in Tokyo was the Tokyo Tower, which I have been before, and although it’s kinda nice and affords a decent view of the city, it wasn’t so breathtaking that I wanted to visit it … Continue reading →

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Raquel Pa’aluhi Wins by Unanimous Decision Against Ediane Gomes

Posted on April 30, 2015 by tinabot

One of the reasons I love watching mixed martial arts, especially the female fighters, is how inspiring they are in how hard they work and what they sacrifice to be the best they can be. Watching Invicta FC events always … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Tokyo Water Bus

Posted on April 28, 2015 by tinabot

After the Gundam giant robot excursion to Odaiba’s Diver City Mall, we took about a 10-15 minute walk to the nearest Tokyo Water Bus stop. Basically, it’s an boat on water that takes tourists to key points of interest. Unlike … Continue reading →

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APIA Fighters on Invicta FC 12 Card Tonight

Posted on April 24, 2015 by tinabot

Tonight’s Invicta FC 12 card will feature some APIA fighters. First, we’ve got Jenny Liou (3-1) from Idaho who will be squaring off with Lacey Schuckman (10-8). Posted by Jenny Liou on Monday, March 16, 2015 Next, there’s Hawaii’s Raquel … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: Cool Japan Guide

Posted on April 21, 2015 by tinabot

Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats, and Ramen by Abby Denson is a light read for anyone who wants a quick and easy intro to travel in Japan. It’s more readable than your run of … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Michelle Waterson for Samsung in “Into the Galaxy”

Posted on April 16, 2015 by tinabot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew1kJBw7Fa8 MMA fighter, former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion, and mother Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson is featured in one of these new Samsung “Into the Galaxy” series commercials. The theme of this series appears to be people who are trying … Continue reading →

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Best Anime MMA Walk Out Songs

Posted on April 9, 2015 by tinabot

My Naruto poster came that I got on eBay!!! ナルトのポスターが来た！ #Naruto #anime A photo posted by @roxyfighter on Jan 31, 2015 at 6:58am PST Last fall, two Invicta FC fighters, Roxanne Modafferi and Jenny Liou (who will both fight in … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Gundam & Gundam Front @ Odaiba

Posted on April 6, 2015 by tinabot

A trip to Japan is simply not complete without visiting a giant robot. And a Gundam robot no less. Apparently, it had originally been placed closer to the waterfront, so that you can get this really epic feeling that the … Continue reading →

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‘Attack on Titan’ Live Action Movie

Posted on April 2, 2015 by tinabot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvU3ExhdB30 It seems like just yesterday I was suffering from Attack on Titan PTSD. As the new season has not yet been released, apparently, the anime and manga have been popular enough for them to go all out and make … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Conbini (Convenience Stores)

Posted on March 30, 2015 by tinabot

Last year, I wrote about Taiwan’s convenience stores being awesome. Japan’s are pretty awesome too. I remember one time, a couple decades ago, I found convenient stores in Japan selling Play Stations. Japan has a reputation of being too expensive, … Continue reading →

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Fung Brothers: Things Asian Parents Do

Posted on March 26, 2015 by tinabot

I think a lot of Asian American kids watch this and are like “Yeah, my parents do a lot of those things”, but my mom watched this, cracked up, and said “I really do do that!” I feel like that’s … Continue reading →

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Traveling Japan: Ekiben

Posted on March 23, 2015 by tinabot

Although taking leftovers to-go from a restaurant is not common practice (try not to ask for it as restaurant staff may freak out wondering how to fulfill your request), the Japanese have pretty much perfected the art of the train … Continue reading →

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