Leah Dizon Pregnant And Married

Leah Dizon shows off her wedding portrait at the press conference last Wednesday

Oh boy I have no idea how I let this worthy Japanese showbiz news slide by me. :P I say blame it on all the O/T I’ve been doing for the last couple of weeks!

In front of about 1000 fans, Japan based super hot gravure idol & singer Leah Dizon (リア・ディゾン) suddenly announced on stage last Tuesday the 14th that she has just gotten married and is carrying a child! On that night it was the last show of Leah’s Japan national concert tour at Shibuya Q-East in Tokyo. Toward the end of the 2 hour concert, right before performing her last number of the evening “L*O*V*E U”, the 22 year old Eurasian suddenly said, “I have something important to tell everyone. I really want you to hear it from me. Actually I married recently. I have a baby inside me. My family and I are very happy. I’ll be on leave for a while but I’d like to return soon. Please don’t forget about me!”

The sexy Las Vegas native held a press conference the following day on Wednesday the 15th to provide a better explanation to the public and her fans. During the press conference Leah revealed that she’s 4 months pregnant and she and her beau had a very simple wedding at Tokyo Hilton previous Friday the 10th.

The lucky dude who got to impregnate Leah Dizon is a 29 year old fashion stylist nicknamed “Bun”. They reportedly first met this past January over the music video shooting of Leah’s 4th single “Love Paradox” and later for the planning of Leah’s 2nd album “Communication!!” which was released back in August. The couple both had marriage on their mind soon after they began dating.

When asked what she likes about her man, Leah answered, “He’s smart.” When Leah was asked what Bun-san likes about her, she blurted out loudly, “My big peach!” (meaning her ass)

Sleepy John Hits Tokyo, Part 5

A couple chilling on the steps by the fountains that’s right next to the historic Nihonbashi Bridge (日本橋) in downtown Tokyo.

The new COREDO shopping center (コレド日本橋) right above Nihonbashi Station (日本橋駅) hosts a list of fine restaurants, cafes, retail stores and office space. And I must tell you the office ladies who go there were hot! I actually caught a good eyeful of one of the girl’s panties and creamy inner thighs as we both got onto the escalator heheh! Office ladies in tight skirts showing their panty lines are just too damn sexy!

One of the first things you recognize as you exit from Shibuya Station’s (渋谷駅) Hachiko Exit (ハチ公口) is the Q Front building. Isn’t that just the most ginormous big screen TV you’ve ever seen?!

While walking around in Shibuya I noticed the Japanese were getting ready for summer already. Here are a couple PARCO department store’s (渋谷パルコ) billboards advertising the upcoming season’s bikini. Most of the bikini PARCO carries is supplied by Japanese swimwear giant San-ai / Sanai (三愛) so I was surprised to find out the sexy model on the billboards wasn’t Chiaki Tani (谷ちあき), Sanai’s 2008 Image Girl.

A shot of Dogenzaka Intersection and Dogenzaka Street (道玄坂) in Shibuya as rain began to fall. Check out how many people there are…and that was on a weekday!

Silly Japanese, Part 2

Here’s more wacky Engrish I ran into from my Japan trip. Enjoy the fobbiness:

Lipps Hair Salon

This sign is rather ambiguous. I’m curious to find out whether I’ll receive grade-A oral service from a lovely stylist or a tongue lashing while getting my hair mowed down there.

Hiroshima Okonomiyaki – BIG PIG

I spotted this restaurant in Tokyo that specializes in Hiroshima style okonomiyaki (kind of like a Japanese pancake or pizza. You know how to work Wiki, right? Look it up!) I wonder if the owner is calling his patrons shameless gluts or himself that.

SHIBUYA STRAWBERRY JAM

I was pleasantly surprised when I came upon this sign slightly off the main street in Shibuya. Who would’ve known they have attractive young females producing yummy fruit jam in the middle of Tokyo! How much per jar? I sure hope they’ve got school girl panties flavor ones!

PINK ROTOR 180Yen – “It’s so fucking cheap!”

Wow, even Nobita Nobi (Doraemon’s master. What? You don’t know who they are? Make Wiki your friend!) is impressed! I’m sure he regrets spending too much on his Valentine’s Day present for Shizuka-chan. Now that he’s broke he won’t be able to take her to a nice love hotel.

But a word of caution…no girl in her right mind should feel safe sticking a $1.80 vibrating object into her vagina.

Silly Japanese

Ahh…our funny fellow Japanese and their goofy Engrish.  You’ve gotta love it!  What would we do without them?  Here are some that I ran into from my recent trip to good ol’ fobby Japan:

BRAIN PARK – “More than a school child”

I came across this sign at an indoor amusement / activity center inside Decks Tokyo in Odaiba. I’m not sure if that’s meant as an insult to grade school kids or an encouragement to the participants. You figure it out.

I LOVE YOU – by Yosuke Ide

I saw this tagged bicycle seat in front of a ramen shop. The overly infatuated boy tagged his favorite subject’s transportation with white out. And it looks like the girl has been smothering her suitor’s proclamation of love with her bottom for the last year and a half.

CREATIVE ROOM – Hotel LiOS Shibuya

It’s obviously the photo was taken in Shibuya. What’s not so obvious is what exactly can the guests staying at this hotel “create”. Go read the fine print and make an intelligent guess.

666…

I walked by this chic bar-like joint in one of the back alleys in Shibuya. Apparently aliens, satan and other degenerates all make this their favorite hang out.

Japanese Trains, Part 2

Keihin Tohoku Line (京浜東北線) arrives at Shinbashi Station (新橋駅)

Looking at the new Yodobashi Camera building from the platform at Akihabara Station (秋葉原駅).  I heard some of the restaurants inside are open 24 hours!

Inside Akihabara Station, with Milky Way’s poster in the background. Hang a right to head to the world famous Electric Town.

I was surprised at the new Chuo Line (中央線) train cars. They’ve installed LCD monitors that tell you all the stations up ahead, time required to reach the station and other useful info.

The all too important Chuo Line that runs through central Tokyo arriving at the always hip Kichijoji Station (吉祥寺駅)

Catching the “last train” is quite a phenomenon in Japan. The Japanese will do whatever it takes to make it on that very last train that’ll take them home after a night of drinking. Here we were at the office town of Kayabacho (茅場町駅) trying to catch the last Tozai Line (東西線) express train.

It was pretty crowded, but I had been in worse trains. At least I was able to move my hands and wasn’t accused of being a “chikan” (痴漢) or a train groper!

A funny poster I saw in the station. In recent years there are more young women blatantly applying their makeup while riding the train, which is considered bad manner in Japan. Personally I wouldn’t mind watching some cute girl putting on her makeup (it can be kinda hot), but unfortunately in most cases the offenders are rather unattractive. I guess the pretty ones know better…

The view in front of Shibuya Station. You can see the famous Yamanote Line that loops around central Tokyo whizzing by in the third pic.

Sleepy John Hits Tokyo

Yes fellas, like I previously announced I arrived in the land of milk and honey & rising skirts! Sorry about the unexpected delay…I was busy having too much fun and wiping the drool off my mouth. Here are a couple teasers for your viewing pleasure. I will throw up a lot more pics in the days to come so be sure to check back!

Hachiko Crossing in Shibuya, the mecca of Japanese goodness

The lovely Aki Hoshino was everywhere…here she is pimping body spray on a train

Mikitty Is Genki

Mikitty was all smile at Tokyo FM’s Spain Zaka Studio

The lovely former Morning Musume leader Miki Fujimoto made an appearance on Monday on the Tokyo FM radio show “Wonderful World” in Shibuya to promote her upcoming single “Oki Tegami” (置き手紙). This is her first release since scandal broke out last summer that led to her stepping down from the popular Japanese idol group (please see blog from 2/15 & 1/9) and also her first solo single in 5 years.

Oki Tegami (Letter Left Behind) will be Miki Fujimoto’s comback single

Mikitty (as she is affectionately called) said she worked hard on this piece because the folk song style which “Oki Tegami” is based on is something she’s previously not familiar with. But she’s not nervous and is enjoying her solo activity. While on the subject of her b-side track “Far Away Lover” (遠い恋人) the radio show host playfully teased by asking, “Is your lover close by?” Slightly embarrassed Mikitty replied, “Yes, he’s close.”

Oki Tegami will hit the shelf next Wednesday alongside with a different version from veteran Japanese singer Takao Horiuchi.

Miki Fujimoto with Takao Horiuchi (L) at the press conference for Oki Tegami last month

Dancing Stormtrooper Part II

Woo…look what I found! I didn’t know Tokyo resident and otaku extraordinaire Danny Choo was itching to get his Stormtrooper cosplay fix again and went out on to the street of Shibuya recently.

This time he’s busting out moves what the Japanese refer to as “uma uma dance” ( ウマウマダンス) while dancing to the track “Caramelldansen” by Swedish pop group Caramell. This catchy eurobeat has caught on like wildfire in Japan since the latter part of 2007 and the origin of the simple yet cute dance moves can be traced back to the characters from the Japanese PC game (later turned anime) “Popotan”.

The Caramelldansen / uma uma dance has the person sway his / her hip from side to side while having the hands flap around over the head to simulate rabbit ears. Only in Japan can they come up with cutesy stuff like that! :)


I think the sight of a Stormtrooper doing the uma uma / Caramelldansen dance is just too funny! Ah Danny, you’re a genius! xD

Stormtrooper Takes Over Tokyo

Check out this Stormtrooper dances his way through Shibuya (in case you don’t know, the mecca of Japanese coolness) in Tokyo while the amazed crowd gawked. The dude underneath the helmet is Danny Choo, a multi-talented and successful Briton living in Tokyo who is also a self professed otaku when it comes to everything Gundam, anime figurines and bishojo goodness.

Ahh…this brings back so much memory! Shibuya was my stomping ground and I used to go there all the time. I had a lot of good times there. Watching the video not only put a smile on my face, now I can’t get this Uniting Nations song out of my head! xD

Danny picked the right location to display his moves and a good song to go with his video. With the start of his new company he might not have time to grace us with any public dancing for a while, but next time I’d like to see him hit up Kabukicho or in front of ALTA Studio in Shinjuku!

Go Danny, show ‘em what you got!

Jero Makes Enka History

Jero’s first single “Umiyuki” has just been released

Like many people I thought it was a joke too when my friend first told me about a black dude trying to make it as an enka singer in Japan. But after doing some digging and checking him out, I have to say Jero (ジェロ) is THE REAL DEAL!

In case you’re not familiar with the enka genre, it’s a type of Japanese folk music deeply rooted in history and nostalgia. The songs are generally melodic and sung in slower tempo. The closest comparison in terms of Western music would probably be country & western.

Jero made his major debut on Wednesday as the first and only black enka singer and has been going around Japan and appearing on TV shows to promote his first single “Umiyuki” since last month. At first glance his hip hop get up might throw you off (Jero feels the traditional kimono attire doesn’t suit him, plus he wants to create more of a visual impact) but believe me this kid can sing, and backs it up with well spoken Japanese and proper manner!

Jero incorporates hip hop dance moves in his performance too.  Performing at HMV in Shibuya (the mecca of Japanese fashion & culture) on 2/20.  He’s the first and only enka singer to make an appearance there!

Jero, whose real name is Jerome White Jr. hails from Pittsburgh and went to Japan almost 5 years ago. Although he doesn’t look it, he is 1/4 Japanese (from his grandmother on his mother’s side). He was close to his grandmother and she introduced him to the world of enka. Jero recalls that as a child he would make his grandmother happy whenever he sang enka for her. He made the decision to become an enka singer while he was on a short term study aboard program in Japan when he was in college.

Jero, the “Black Ship” of Japan’s traditional world of enka

His voice is very impressive, possesses clear pronunciation and belts out smooth melodies just like what a skilled enka singer would. If I played his music without telling you anything about him you’d definitely think he’s Japanese!