It’s All About Ramen, Art and Rock

L-to-R: Kong, Jeff, Taama, Christi, Lisa and Brian

Betcha didn’t know there are places in Tokyo where you can get fruit-flavored ramen. You hear about those places and about many of the other great ramen shops around Tokyo as our Editor-in-Chief Jeff Richards talks with ramen specialist Brian MacDuckston. Also in this extended edition, we’ll chat with freelance graphic artist Christi Rochin who was the winner of our cover art contest (left) and we’ll wind things up with our Editorial-Assistant, Lisa Wallin introducing her musical guest Taama of the Okinawa heavy rock group ROACH.

Facebook Links:

METROPOLIS: http://www.facebook.com/MetropolisMagazine?fref=ts

RAMEN ADVENTURES: http://www.ramenadventures.com/2011/02/best-ramen-in-tokyo-yamanote-version.html

Christi Rochin: http://www.facebook.com/missinverse?fref=ts

Taama of Roach: http://www.facebook.com/taama.roach?fref=ts

Lisa Wallin: http://www.facebook.com/ichigoichielove?fref=ts

Jeff Richards: http://www.facebook.com/jeffwrichards?fref=ts

Kamasami Kong: http://www.facebook.com/KamasamiKongFanPage?fref=ts

The Oakwood, Tokyo

The Oakwood, Tokyo Midtown

If you’re planning a long term stay in Tokyo, listen to Martin Fluck Country Manager of Tokyo’s prestigious Oakwood describe the facilities, rooms and prices at his centrally located 5-star serviced apartments.

Link to Oakwood: http://www.oakwoodasia.com/tokyo/oakwood-tokyo.php

See video here: http://youtu.be/R70g0XBVGlc

Jeff Richards

Suji's BLT

Within 30-minutes hear Jeff Richards, Editor-in-Chief of METROPOLIS tell us about all the lastest goings on with Japan’s #1 English language magazine as we enjoy lunch at Suji’s in Roppongi. Zoom in on what Jeff had over on the right —->

Link to our Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/MetropolisMagazine

Kyao of Sugar 'N' Spice

This rising, young, Japanese female rock star goes by the name of “Kyao” and wants to be the opening act for the Rolling Stones. She also told us that she created a song about and for super model Kate Moss in English. As you listen to this interview, you’ll hear that she has some very original thoughts about how she creates melodies for her songs, and she has some troubling thoughts about alcohol that might not go down well with all listeners. Nonetheless, she doesn’t hold back and answers all questions in a straight-forward manner.

Website: http://sugarnspice.jp/index.html

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarnspicejp

Steven Kim with Kong at Gabriella

Japan’s first Cinco de Mayo is now history, but it will also be a part of Japan’s future, according to event organizer Steven Kim. We caught up with Steven immediately after the big after-party attended by sponsors and representatives from many different North and South American Embassies. Hear details within this short 5-minute interview.

Link to event page (in Japanese): http://www.cincodemayo.jp/

Cinco de Mayo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cincodemayojapan

Erik Reiff of DAG Music, Tokyo

If you have talent as a voice actor or singer, Erik Reiff of Tokyo’s DAG music has valuable information for you in this short, 11-minute interview.

DAG Music on Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005226731006&fref=ts

Erik Reiff on FB: http://www.facebook.com/erik.reiff?fref=ts

If you have a friend who has talent as a singer, narrator or voice actor, use the SHARE button (below) to share with them.

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Singer/songwriter Greg Irwin tells us about his upcoming Broadway show with Donna Burke, Jeffrey Trambley and Hannah Grace Weakley at Tokyo American Club.

Greg Irwin: Facebook link

If you like rock, you LOVE these guys. They rock … hard. Our Editorial Assistant Lisa Wallin asks all the right questions.

Final Day, Today April 21st!

Going on NOW!

Today is the final day for the Tokyo Bar Show here in Tokyo. Five-thousand yen get’s you a full-day pass and gives you the opportunity to sample some of Japan’s finest whisky’s along with all kinds of other spirits from around the world.

In this short interview, Jeff Richards, Editor-in-Chief of METROPOLIS magazine and Kyle Hedlund, Managing Director of JapanTourist report ‘live’ about what’s going on at this annual event.

Link & Map: http://tokyobarshow.com/2013/indexE.html

We were able to capture our film critic, Don Morton immediately after he came out of the screening of the movie IRON MAN-3 starring Robert Downey Jr. In this immediate on-the-street interview, here’s what Mr. Morton had to say.