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tekkon US release tomorrow

2007-07-12T16:07:15Z

Minna, The day has finally arrived! Tekkonkinkreet will be released tomorrow Friday, July 13th. It seems like it's only being released in NY and LA on Friday. If you're in Portland, OR or thereabouts, looks like you might get a chance at the end...

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bangohan 6.23

2007-06-24T16:58:30Z

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 ...

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iwo jima name change

2007-06-24T16:48:33Z

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'...

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it's been almost a month

2007-06-24T16:35:12Z

since i've posted...so following are posts to make up for it

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Clint Eastwood going to Arashi's concert?

2007-06-03T03:51:18Z

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 bi...

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update - tekkon US release

2007-05-06T23:33:17Z

doumo! just wanted to share some updates about my earlier entry regarding the US release of Tekkon Kinkreet: July 13 - US Theatrical Release September 25 - US DVD Release Sony also has the official US website up and running! here's the link: htt...

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1 degree from nino - my short chat with Michael Arias

2007-04-28T03:24:11Z

There are times in one's life where one must make a decision to act or face regretting the inaction forever: buying or selling a certain stock, deciding on whether to buy that cute little number on sale, or just even deciding to ask someone o...

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Bangohan 4.14 Jun and Aiba - MMA 100th episode - summary

2007-04-14T20:52:16Z

For the 100th episode of MMA, model couple Jun and Aiba did a bangohan ep and cooked a seafood dinner for the kids! Still have to watch this, but a summary said that aiba made sardines with cheese(????) and jun made spaghetti with squid (perhap...

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tekkon kinkreet in New York!

2007-04-09T11:54:08Z

North American Premiere of Tekkon Kinkreet at the MoMA in NY from April 25-30. Check out the link for details. Jen had first reported about it in her blog in February, but I wasn't able to find any specific details until now. Can't believe it's ...

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tekkon kinkreet in berlinale

2007-02-13T22:28:48Z

I just found out that Tekkon Kinkreet is also showing at Berlinale! I was so amazed and just felt that I had to share with you all... >< So proud of Nino! Two films with him in it in the festival! http://www.berlinale.de/en/programm/berlinale_...

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