From Ningin: Prime minister of Japan, Yukio Hatoyama, has been under a lot of pressure lately. His approval rating, which now stands at an embarrassing 24%, is now at an all time low. Keith Henry, a government affairs expert, says that, “As a politician, you want to have the focus on policy and your agenda. I think the press and the Japanese people have lost patience with him; patience to the extent that they’re no longer paying attention to his policy proposals because no one has faith in his ability to implement them.” More »

From Girlybubble: Here is the Popteen Magazine May 2010 issue again featuring Kumicky or Kumikki which ever way she spells her name in English. Now she collaborates with Sanrio and has her own Hello Kitty doll named after her! More »

From Girlybubble: Inspired by the Great Lady Gaga, hundreds of Japanese fans donned handmade costumes, original creations, and Japanese vs. Lady Gaga style mashups recently, in anticipation of the singer’s second show at the Yokohama Arena near Tokyo. Here’s a collection of some of the pictures taken from Tokyo Fashion. More »

From Girlybubble: Looking at this picture reminds me once again how wrong sneakers look with skirts, but then again, what can you do? Heels may be pushing it. More »

From Ningin: Not only is Ayumi Hamasaki a Japanese music idol but she is also a fashion idol, as well. A teaser for yet another music video off of her new upcoming album called “Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus” just hit the internet. The song is called “Don’t Look Back.” More »

From Ningin: The title says it all folks. That’s right. Japanese soccer player Hidetoshi Nakata stars in the new Calvin Klein X Underwear campaign with Twilighter Kellan Lutz, Fernando Verdasco, Mehcad Brooks (who you may know from Desperate Housewives and Glory Road). You know it’s a good day when one of the first things you see is this fantastic ad for “Mark your Spot” basically filled with hot guys with hot bodies with words being bleeped out about their . . . *cough* More »

From Girlybubble: Lady Gaga’s Hello Kitty dress, say hello to Miki Fujimoto’s Hello Kitty dress. As much as I love you with every ounce of my being Lady Gaga, I’m kind of sad to say that I think you’ve met your match. When it comes to dresses made out of plush Hello Kitty dolls, that is. Sure, Miki Fujimoto is a Japanese popstar, but in terms of fame, record sales and overall awesome-ness…she’s got nothing on you. More »

From Girlybubble: Lady Gaga’s Hello Kitty dress, say hello to Miki Fujimoto’s Hello Kitty dress. As much as I love you with every ounce of my being Lady Gaga, I’m kind of sad to say that I think you’ve met your match. When it comes to dresses made out of plush Hello Kitty dolls, that is. Sure, Miki Fujimoto is a Japanese popstar, but in terms of fame, record sales and overall awesome-ness…she’s got nothing on you. More »

Love anime? Like clothes? If you said yes to both of these, then have I got a scoop for you. More »

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From Girlybubble: Valentine’s Day has come and gone but does that leave you with no excuses to splurge on Hello Kitty stuff? A world with no excuses to buy and love Hello Kitty stuff is a world not worth living in. Therefore, the answer is no. There are always excuses to splurge on Hello Kitty. Check out some of these items I am totally coveting: More »