it seems this week's bangohan has aiba and ohno (surprise, surprise) making croquette and chaofan...
not exactly sure what chaofan is, and still have to watch the episode...but anyone who is familiar with it, feel free to enlighten us!
next week is regular mago with...?? take a wild guess ;) actually, it probably wouldn't have to be that wild of a guess...
this past week Japan officially signed off to change the name of Iwo Jima back to it's original name of Iwo To.
the request came from the original inhabitants of the island. among the reason cited was they say it's in response to Clint Eastwood's movie Letters from Iwo Jima...somehow because it was directed by an American...
makes you wonder...if it was someone else or a Japanese who produced and directed the movie, would they have just as adamantly pushed to change it? hmmmmmm. of course they are free to do whatever they want...just thought it was interesting.
since i've posted...so following are posts to make up for it
At least he said he was really considering it during the Iwo Jima Press Con...
My sister and I watched the bonus features of the Iwo Jima DVD. Have you seen it, minna?
Too funny. I would recommend buying the DVD just to watch this teeny tiny bit.
One of the reporters asked Director Clint if he would be willing to perform in an Arashi concert...Surprisingly, he said he'd be really interested!!!
Nino's reaction was just priceless: a cross between embarrassment, incredulity and helplessness. But, ever the professional, he put on a smile and began rattling off concert dates when Director Clint asked when the concert will be... *somehow Nino seems more endearing when he's vulnerable -- i guess because he rarely is ^^*
Clint Eastwood at an Arashi concert... now that's a sight to see.
Perhaps if Arashi has a concert in the US...hehehe... *praying really really hard*
As an aside, I think Ryo Kase was terrific in the interviews and the press con - esp the interview with him and Nino.
Definitely try and get a copy if you can. It won't disappoint! ^^v
