Hey you guys! I have some very exciting news for all you Pokémon trainers! Recently, I have received a new Nintendo 3DS and....Pokémon X! The game I have been dying for!! I remember when I did a review for the Pokémon XY series and I remember I told you guys I will soon get it and I finally have it. I got the Pokémon X because I really like the Legendary Pokémon and I thought it looked really cool and unique. I think the Pokémon rainbow colored horns is what really attracted me into getting that version.
I have been playing the game for almost a week now and I am really enjoying it. The best Pokémon game I have ever played in a long time! And the graphics and 3D is amazing! For my first Pokémon I had chose Froakie because I really love the cute little frog Pokémon and water types are one of my favorites including electric. When it comes to Pokémon, sometimes I forget to choose wisely in battle because I really adore tiny and cute Pokémon hahaha! ^_^; ; There just to cute! Most of my friends like the big and scary Pokémon like the dark types. But I agree with them because they do seem to be more powerful but...don't underestimate the power of the little Pokémon~!
Anyways, for you guys who have a Nintendo 3DS and own the game Pokémon XY or plan on getting it, please add me. Here is my friend code: 5129-1914-0675 and the name is OtakuQueen. Thank you guys! And I hope to battle you soon~!
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Christmas in Japan!
Hello everyone~! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan! Today, I will be talking about what is going on in Japan this December!! Japanese love to go all out and about when it comes to celebrating~! ^_^ In Japan, Christmas is a bit different from the West because of their Buddhism and Shinto religions. It involves basically around Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day. In Japan as in America, presents are given and Santa Claus is widely known in Japan. Children always gets presents but children never give their parents presents until the point that they no longer believe in Santa Claus.
Christmas in Japan is also considered a romantic holiday, and lovers would spend their evening together with each other doing suitably romantic things. It's crucial for single women in Japan to have someone spend Christmas Eve with them. It is also very important where they spend Christmas Eve and what presents they would receive. Japanese women who have a boyfriend tend to show off, so women who don't are not happy to talk about that topic. Christmas in Japan is very similar to Valentine's Day in the West.
Christmas in Japan is also considered a romantic holiday, and lovers would spend their evening together with each other doing suitably romantic things. It's crucial for single women in Japan to have someone spend Christmas Eve with them. It is also very important where they spend Christmas Eve and what presents they would receive. Japanese women who have a boyfriend tend to show off, so women who don't are not happy to talk about that topic. Christmas in Japan is very similar to Valentine's Day in the West.
Merry Christmas~!!! ^_^
I hope all of you have a happy and merry Christmas this 2013~!! ^_^
-Liv N' Luv Japan
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Rocket Languages:Japanese
Hello everyone~! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan~! Today, I want to be able to inform you guys a little more about the Japanese language for those who are eager to learn it. I got many suggestions for those who want more on Japan the country itself, its language and its culture. So, most of you would also like to know more about the traditional but modern culture. So, I will start out with the Japanese language. I want to show you guys this Japanese language learning product, Rocket Languages!!
With Rocket Languages: Japanese, you will be able to learn how to speak and understand Japanese in no time! When I first became interested in learning Japanese, I thought I should find something that would really help me learn Japanese the right way. Rocket Languages: Japanese was my head start and my beginning in my Japanese learning. It would teach you the basics to begin with and starts you out real nice and simple such as teaching you "hello" and "how are you". And teaching you the difference between Hiragana and Katakana and how to use it. My Japanese became really good by beginning with this.
It is basically an audio lesson which makes it even more better! With some websites that haves audio, the audio is usually bad when you hear it and might not be natural most of the time and doesn't sound human. But, with Rocket Languages: Japanese audio, it is clear and haves native Japanese speaker accent. It teaches you throughout the whole entire audio in a fun and effective way. It has to separate audios. One with the whole lesson and one with the dialogue spoken twice (in normal speed and slow speed). It also shows you the dialogue so you can be able to read it and it shows you the English version, the romaji version, and the version containing all Hirgana, Katakana and Kanji.
I would recommend this to anybody but, this do cost (click here to find out more). I have never bought it before but, if you go to there website (click here) you can have a free 6 day trial (which I have used ^_^) and it really amazing!! In my opinion, it is better than Rosetta Stone because you actually can learn something without knowing nothing and getting Rosetta Stone and its barely teaching you anything! I highly recommend learning with Rocket Languages Japanese!! It even also haves a forum, quizzes, practice, etc!! ^_^
With Rocket Languages: Japanese, you will be able to learn how to speak and understand Japanese in no time! When I first became interested in learning Japanese, I thought I should find something that would really help me learn Japanese the right way. Rocket Languages: Japanese was my head start and my beginning in my Japanese learning. It would teach you the basics to begin with and starts you out real nice and simple such as teaching you "hello" and "how are you". And teaching you the difference between Hiragana and Katakana and how to use it. My Japanese became really good by beginning with this.
It is basically an audio lesson which makes it even more better! With some websites that haves audio, the audio is usually bad when you hear it and might not be natural most of the time and doesn't sound human. But, with Rocket Languages: Japanese audio, it is clear and haves native Japanese speaker accent. It teaches you throughout the whole entire audio in a fun and effective way. It has to separate audios. One with the whole lesson and one with the dialogue spoken twice (in normal speed and slow speed). It also shows you the dialogue so you can be able to read it and it shows you the English version, the romaji version, and the version containing all Hirgana, Katakana and Kanji.
I would recommend this to anybody but, this do cost (click here to find out more). I have never bought it before but, if you go to there website (click here) you can have a free 6 day trial (which I have used ^_^) and it really amazing!! In my opinion, it is better than Rosetta Stone because you actually can learn something without knowing nothing and getting Rosetta Stone and its barely teaching you anything! I highly recommend learning with Rocket Languages Japanese!! It even also haves a forum, quizzes, practice, etc!! ^_^
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
J-POP: ℃-ute
Hello Everyone~! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan!! Today, I will be blogging about ℃-ute!! A really adorable and popular J-POP group!! ^_^
Origin: Japan
Active: June 13, 2005
Members:
Cute, which is written as ℃-ute, is a Japanese girl group consists of 5 members. ℃-ute is part of Hello!Project, produced by Tsunku, who writes most of the band's songs~! ℃-ute made its major debut in 2007 and that year they have won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist. The group was nominated for the main Japan Record Award~!! ^_^ The genre of the music of ℃-ute is mainly pop, pop rock, electropop and dance pop!! ℃-ute is also associated with Buono!, ZYX, Aa!, Berryz Koubou, Hello!Project Kids, S/Mileage, Morning Musume...and so many more that they are associated with~!!!
Thank you for reading~!! ^_^
Any questions or comments?? Then, let me know by emailing to livnluvjapan@gmail.com !!
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Origin: Japan
Active: June 13, 2005
Members:
- Airi Suzuki
- Maimi Yajima
- Saki Nakajima
- Chisato Okai
- Mai Hagiwara
- Kanna Arihana
- Erika Umeda
- Megumi Murakami
Cute, which is written as ℃-ute, is a Japanese girl group consists of 5 members. ℃-ute is part of Hello!Project, produced by Tsunku, who writes most of the band's songs~! ℃-ute made its major debut in 2007 and that year they have won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist. The group was nominated for the main Japan Record Award~!! ^_^ The genre of the music of ℃-ute is mainly pop, pop rock, electropop and dance pop!! ℃-ute is also associated with Buono!, ZYX, Aa!, Berryz Koubou, Hello!Project Kids, S/Mileage, Morning Musume...and so many more that they are associated with~!!!
Thank you for reading~!! ^_^
Any questions or comments?? Then, let me know by emailing to livnluvjapan@gmail.com !!
^_^
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Celebrities: 柏木 由紀/ Kashiwagi Yuki
Hello Everyone~! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan!! Today, I will be blogging about Kashiwagi Yuki~!! ^_^
Born: July 15, 1991 (age 22)
Height: 5'4" (1.63 m)
Music Group: AKB48 & French Kiss
TV Shows: Majisuka Gakuen
Record Labels: King Records, Avex Group & DefStar Records
Nickname: Yukirin
柏木 由紀 (Kashiwagi Yuki) is a member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. She had auditioned for AKB48 on December 3, 2006. She is the member of Team B. Previously, she was captain of Team B but, she was replaced by Ayaka Umeda as captain. She was born in Kagoshima, Japan!
This was her catchphrase: 寝ても覚めてもゆきりんワールド、夢中にさせちゃうぞ♪ ゆきりんこと柏木由紀です。よろしくお願いします(Whether asleep or awake it's Yukirin world, I'll make you dazed♪ I'm Kashiwagi Yuki also known as Yukirin. Please be nice to me)
She had once auditioned for Morning Musume 8th Generation!
Her favorite AKB48 songs are Hizukehenkousen and Namida no Shonan!
Fact about me...Kashiwagi Yuki is my favorite member of AKB48~!! ^_^
Thank you very much for reading you guys!!
Born: July 15, 1991 (age 22)
Height: 5'4" (1.63 m)
Music Group: AKB48 & French Kiss
TV Shows: Majisuka Gakuen
Record Labels: King Records, Avex Group & DefStar Records
Nickname: Yukirin
柏木 由紀 (Kashiwagi Yuki) is a member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. She had auditioned for AKB48 on December 3, 2006. She is the member of Team B. Previously, she was captain of Team B but, she was replaced by Ayaka Umeda as captain. She was born in Kagoshima, Japan!
This was her catchphrase: 寝ても覚めてもゆきりんワールド、夢中にさせちゃうぞ♪ ゆきりんこと柏木由紀です。よろしくお願いします(Whether asleep or awake it's Yukirin world, I'll make you dazed♪ I'm Kashiwagi Yuki also known as Yukirin. Please be nice to me)
She had once auditioned for Morning Musume 8th Generation!
Her favorite AKB48 songs are Hizukehenkousen and Namida no Shonan!
Fact about me...Kashiwagi Yuki is my favorite member of AKB48~!! ^_^
Thank you very much for reading you guys!!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Liv N' Luv Japan Contest!!
Hello Everyone~!! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan~! Today, I have some really exciting news!! There will be a contest!! Now, I am doing this contest to see how well it would go and to see if it would become a really popular new feature for Liv N' Luv Japan!!
So, this is a really simple contest!! This contest is all about creativity and arts!! ^_^
1. Draw/Create a picture representing Liv N' Luv Japan~!
2. Email the picture to livnluvjapan@gmail.com
3. Add the picture and your name (if you don't want to show your name then you can let me know the email and I will make you anonymous)
I will give this contest 2 weeks, I will soon pic out the best of 3 and rate them of 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place and will be shown to the world of all Liv N' Luv Japan~!! ^_^
DEADLINE: 10/25/13
Thank you very much~!! ^_^
So, this is a really simple contest!! This contest is all about creativity and arts!! ^_^
1. Draw/Create a picture representing Liv N' Luv Japan~!
2. Email the picture to livnluvjapan@gmail.com
3. Add the picture and your name (if you don't want to show your name then you can let me know the email and I will make you anonymous)
I will give this contest 2 weeks, I will soon pic out the best of 3 and rate them of 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place and will be shown to the world of all Liv N' Luv Japan~!! ^_^
DEADLINE: 10/25/13
Thank you very much~!! ^_^
Japanese Snack: ポッキー/POCKY
Hello Everyone~! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan~! Today, I will talking about a really sweet and popular Japanese snack that is known all around the world...POCKY~!! ^_^
Pocky is a Japanese food snack produced by Ezaki Glico. Pocky was started and sold in 1966. It was named after the Japanese onomatopoeia "pokkin". The original Pocky was followed by new flavors of strawberry, milk, mousse, green tea, honey, banana and coconut~!! 美味しそうですね?! Pocky is very popular treat in Japan among teenagers! It is also popular in other East Asian countries such as China and South Korea. South Korea have their own brand that is similar to Pocky called "Pepero" by Lotte. In Europe, Pocky was renamed "Mikado". And in Malaysia, they used the name "Rocky". In the United States and Canada, you can find Pocky at many Asian food markets and in international Asian food aisles in Walmart and Target.
EUROPEAN BRAND
MALAYSIAN BRAND
In my opinion, Pocky is one of my favorite Japanese snacks because it is so sweet and delicious and its fun to try all the different types of flavors!! ^_^ I have only tried the chocolate and strawberry but, I hope to try the coconut and almond soon~!! ^_^
Pocky is a Japanese food snack produced by Ezaki Glico. Pocky was started and sold in 1966. It was named after the Japanese onomatopoeia "pokkin". The original Pocky was followed by new flavors of strawberry, milk, mousse, green tea, honey, banana and coconut~!! 美味しそうですね?! Pocky is very popular treat in Japan among teenagers! It is also popular in other East Asian countries such as China and South Korea. South Korea have their own brand that is similar to Pocky called "Pepero" by Lotte. In Europe, Pocky was renamed "Mikado". And in Malaysia, they used the name "Rocky". In the United States and Canada, you can find Pocky at many Asian food markets and in international Asian food aisles in Walmart and Target.
EUROPEAN BRAND MALAYSIAN BRANDIn my opinion, Pocky is one of my favorite Japanese snacks because it is so sweet and delicious and its fun to try all the different types of flavors!! ^_^ I have only tried the chocolate and strawberry but, I hope to try the coconut and almond soon~!! ^_^
Monday, October 7, 2013
Celebrities: 田中 れいな/ Reina Tanaka
Hello Everyone~!! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan~!! Today, I will be talking about a celebrity that is part of a really popular J-POP group Morning Musume...Reina Tanaka~!! ^_^
Name: 田中 れいな/ Reina Tanaka
Born: November 11, 1989
Music Groups: Morning Musume, Hello!Project, Aa!
Movies/TV Shows: Sugaku Joshi Gakuen, Yona Yona Penguin
Record Labels: Piccolo Town, Zetima
Origin: Fukuoka, Japan
Reina Tanaka is a Japanese singer. She is part of a rock band " LoVendoЯ" and part of a J-POP idol group created by Hello!Project, Morning Musume! Her professional first name is originally written in kanji but, on stage she uses her name using hiragana to distinguished herself from another Japanese idol with a similar name written with the same kanji. In 2001, Reina Tanaka had audition for Morning Musume 5th Generation and passed the audition. But sadly, she had to leave when they founded out that she was underage. Soon in 2002, she had re-auditioned again and passed Morning Musume 6th Generation along with the members Eri Kamei and Sayumi Michishige, which makes Reina Tanaka the only one to audition twice to get in.
Reina Tanaka was featured in two solo versions of "Memory Seishun no Hikari" on a fan club released CD. In 2003, Reina Tanaka was chosen as a member of the new unit "Aa!", along with the members Airi Suzuki and Miyabi Natsuyaki. Together they have released one single "First Kiss" before going on to an indefinite hiatus. Soon, the group had reformed in 2009 but this time without Reina Tanaka because she was already in a group called "High-King". So, Tanaka place in the group of Aa! was taken by Akari Saho. On March 2008, it was announced that Tanaka would be taking voice role in Kirara, a main character in Sanrio's anime "Onegai My Melody Kirara"; the 4th "My Melody" season.
Thank you everyone for reading~!! ^_^
Name: 田中 れいな/ Reina Tanaka
Born: November 11, 1989
Music Groups: Morning Musume, Hello!Project, Aa!
Movies/TV Shows: Sugaku Joshi Gakuen, Yona Yona Penguin
Record Labels: Piccolo Town, Zetima
Origin: Fukuoka, Japan
Reina Tanaka is a Japanese singer. She is part of a rock band " LoVendoЯ" and part of a J-POP idol group created by Hello!Project, Morning Musume! Her professional first name is originally written in kanji but, on stage she uses her name using hiragana to distinguished herself from another Japanese idol with a similar name written with the same kanji. In 2001, Reina Tanaka had audition for Morning Musume 5th Generation and passed the audition. But sadly, she had to leave when they founded out that she was underage. Soon in 2002, she had re-auditioned again and passed Morning Musume 6th Generation along with the members Eri Kamei and Sayumi Michishige, which makes Reina Tanaka the only one to audition twice to get in.
Reina Tanaka was featured in two solo versions of "Memory Seishun no Hikari" on a fan club released CD. In 2003, Reina Tanaka was chosen as a member of the new unit "Aa!", along with the members Airi Suzuki and Miyabi Natsuyaki. Together they have released one single "First Kiss" before going on to an indefinite hiatus. Soon, the group had reformed in 2009 but this time without Reina Tanaka because she was already in a group called "High-King". So, Tanaka place in the group of Aa! was taken by Akari Saho. On March 2008, it was announced that Tanaka would be taking voice role in Kirara, a main character in Sanrio's anime "Onegai My Melody Kirara"; the 4th "My Melody" season.
Thank you everyone for reading~!! ^_^
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Celebrities: 二宮和也/ Ninomiya Kazunari
Hello Everyone~! Today, I have started a new topic for Liv N' Luv Japan~!! I will be talking about popular Japanese celebrities from all over Japan and the rest of the world! I figure this would be a really popular topic for people who are huge fans of many Japanese celebrities. From the music category to models and actors/actresses!
For today, I will be talking about Ninomiya Kazunari~!!
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For today, I will be talking about Ninomiya Kazunari~!!
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Name: Ninomiya Kazunari / 二宮和也
Music Group: Arashi (since 1999)
Height: 5'6" (1.68 m)
Birth Date: June 17, 1983 (Age 30)
Occupation: Singer/Actor/Songwriter/Voice Actor/Radio Host
Nickname: Nino
Ninomiya began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent industry Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 13. Prior to this debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Ninomiya started an acting career when he was cast as Chris for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Since then, he has went on to appear in numerous drama, movies and stage productions, making him known as the actor of Arashi. Described as an actor who can act with his mouth and his eyes, Ninomiya has won numerous awards and nominations for his rolls.
Ninomiya was born in Katsushika, Tokyo and was the youngest child of his family. Both his mother and father were working as chefs when they first met each other. His sister is two years older than he is. Ninomiya had graduated from high school in March 2002 at the age of 18.
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Thank you everyone for reading about Ninomiya Kazunari~! ^_^
Monday, September 30, 2013
Anime Review: Naruto/ナルト
Hello Everyone~! Today, I will be talking about a very popular anime and manga...Naruto! Naruto is an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The plot tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and dreams to become an Hokage, the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all~! The series is based on a one-shot comic by Kishimoto that was published in the August 1997 issue of Akamaru Jump.
My opinion about the Naruto manga and anime is really amazing and exciting to watch because I really enjoy martial arts and traditional Japanese culture. Naruto is a combination of traditional Japanese culture with modern pop culture. And the series and manga make you really curious about what is going to happen next! This happens all the time with me every time I watch Naruto. I think the last episode I have previously watched was when Inou and Sakura was going to fight to see who goes on to the next examination. It made me think a lot and wondering who will win and if Sakura wins what will happen to Inou and if Inou wins, what will happen to Sakura...this is why I enjoy watching Naruto! ^_^
What is your opinion about the Naruto series? ^_^
Thank you very much for reading~!!! ^_^ ありがとうございます〜！
My opinion about the Naruto manga and anime is really amazing and exciting to watch because I really enjoy martial arts and traditional Japanese culture. Naruto is a combination of traditional Japanese culture with modern pop culture. And the series and manga make you really curious about what is going to happen next! This happens all the time with me every time I watch Naruto. I think the last episode I have previously watched was when Inou and Sakura was going to fight to see who goes on to the next examination. It made me think a lot and wondering who will win and if Sakura wins what will happen to Inou and if Inou wins, what will happen to Sakura...this is why I enjoy watching Naruto! ^_^
What is your opinion about the Naruto series? ^_^
Thank you very much for reading~!!! ^_^ ありがとうございます〜！
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Kawaii Fashion~! 可愛いファッション!
Hello Everyone~! For all you people out there who loves the Japanese Kawaii Fashion...here are some super Kawaii photos of Kawaii Fashion!!!!可愛いファッション!
Anime Review: 鋼の錬金術師/FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Hello everyone~! Today, I will be doing an anime review for 鋼の錬金術師 (FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood)!
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is originally a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. The English version of the manga was localized by Viz Media in North America. The world of the Fullmetal Alchemist is styled and based in a European Industrial Revolution. It is set in a fictional universe in which alchemy is the one the most scientific techniques, the story follows the brother Edward and Alphonse Elric who are searching for a Philosopher's Stone to help restore their bodies after a disastrous failed attempt to bring their mother back to life by alchemy.
Funimation Entertainment dubbed both animated series and films and released them for North America. In Japan, the Fullmetal Alchemist has had sales over more than 50 million volumes sold as of 2010! In two TV Asahi, the anime was voted #1 most popular anime of all time in Japan. Reviewers from several media conglomerations had positive comments on the series and it remains an all-time favorite amongst Western and Japanese readers.
Thank you very much for reading~!! ^_^
Funimation Entertainment dubbed both animated series and films and released them for North America. In Japan, the Fullmetal Alchemist has had sales over more than 50 million volumes sold as of 2010! In two TV Asahi, the anime was voted #1 most popular anime of all time in Japan. Reviewers from several media conglomerations had positive comments on the series and it remains an all-time favorite amongst Western and Japanese readers.
Thank you very much for reading~!! ^_^
Monday, September 23, 2013
Kawaii International~!
Hello everyone~! Welcome to Liv N' Luv Japan! Today I will be talking about Kawaii International~! ^_^ It is a broadcast show talking about everything kawaii in Japan and around the world!!
Kawaii International is basically about talking about the latest kawaii trends around the world and the show visiting different countries in the world checking out other countries kawaii-ness~!! ^_^ The last episode I have seen was when they went to France to the Japan Expo! And they met the popular Taiwanese model! ^_^ They have also tried out the new karaoke "Furikara" which is so awesome~! ^_^ You get to dance and sing to the song at the same time while watching the dance moves (Furikara will be an upcoming topic on Liv N' Luv Japan soon!)
If you live in America, you can be able to see this show on the LinkTV channel. ^_^ Here are a few pictures of the Kawaii International ^_^
Kawaii International is basically about talking about the latest kawaii trends around the world and the show visiting different countries in the world checking out other countries kawaii-ness~!! ^_^ The last episode I have seen was when they went to France to the Japan Expo! And they met the popular Taiwanese model! ^_^ They have also tried out the new karaoke "Furikara" which is so awesome~! ^_^ You get to dance and sing to the song at the same time while watching the dance moves (Furikara will be an upcoming topic on Liv N' Luv Japan soon!)
If you live in America, you can be able to see this show on the LinkTV channel. ^_^ Here are a few pictures of the Kawaii International ^_^
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