Christina Bell’s new book, Geisha Smackdown, is an honest, funny, and occasionally disturbing foray into the excitement and frustrations of life abroad. Whether readers have lived abroad or know someone who has, their emotional connection to Bell’s humor and insight is immediate. Geisha Smackdown will have special appeal to Being A Broad’s readers, since many [...]
Written by a North American woman who used to live in Japan, and translated by her Japanese husband, Fly Catcher Boy is a bilingual children’s book with English and Japanese phrasing throughout. The story follows the adventures of young Kenji and the cat he rescues following a thunderstorm one night. One of the most interesting [...]
One my favourite songs is Adele’s hit Someone Like You, which is why I was completely intrigued to find this Japanese version of the song! Performed by Canadian Youtube star Ciaela (who now lives in Fukuoka) and her friend Kirby, who did the translation, it’s both a compelling music video and, in my opinion, great [...]
Staying in Town for Christmas? Why not celebrate an Elegant Christmas Eve dinner at Kimono Wine Bar? The Christmas Eve Elegance course dinner is ¥4,500 with a welcome drink, or ¥6,500 with wine pairings. RSVP to lauren@kimonowinebar.com or call 03-6438-1685. Courses will include: • Welcome drink • Apple and celery soup with whole wheat croutons [...]
Inspired by Art-Deco Japan and Europe from 1925–1933, Kimono Wine Bar and Grill is owned by Lauren Shannon (many of you will know of her from Fujimamas) and brings together delicious food and great wine in a lovely location near Nogizaka Station, all without breaking the bank. The menu now includes lunch and brunch, with [...]
BY DANIELLE TATE-STRATTON On the west coast of the US and just a few hours south of Seattle, Portland Oregon is a west coast town with a quiet reputation but a lot to offer. Oregon is known for being laid-back and outdoorsy, artsy and progressive, and its biggest city, Portland, doesn’t disappoint. Built on [...]
We’ve already mentioned it once before, but 2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake is one of several fabulous projects raising money for victims of the Tohoku earthquake, and they’ve just released exciting news: the collection of short stories is now available in an English-language paperback edition and a bilingual print edition. The English and [...]
LA-based artist Nan Lawson has created a five-by-seven inch print reminiscent of the Japanese flag. The print retails on etsy.com for approximately ¥1,000, and all proceeds go towards the Red Cross. http://tinyurl.com/4y4hxdb
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is selling Earthquake Relief Wristbands for approximately ¥500 (plus optional additional donation). All proceeds go towards earthquake relief. http://tinyurl.com/48dsnr5
Cosmetics retailer LUSH, who has 145 stores around Japan, has released a limited edition Japanese Aid soap, which has the same coconut scent of I Should Coco. Proceeds from the soap support the work of Peace Boat in Japan. http://tinyurl.com/3t8wh27
