Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Yesterday I was lucky enough to make a rare trip to my favorite Japanese grocery store, Mitsuwa. One of the treats I like to enjoy during these visits is yakisoba … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 13, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Another summer season has arrived; what are you watching/looking forward to watching? Not sure what shows are starting? Here’s a convenient list! And, as always… What have you been watching/reading/playing/eating/listening … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 6, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! New single and music video from yama! Music and lyrics are by TOOBOE, who I’m not super familiar with, but I’ll for sure be checking them out now because this … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (June 29, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! No time for a longer post today. Watch this cute Rilakumma video instead! And, as always… What have you been watching/reading/playing/eating/listening to lately? Happy Wednesday! 🙂 Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (June 22, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Every since I first tried cold barley tea, I crave it as soon as warm weather arrives. In Japan, barley tea is a popular summertime drink, and it is enjoyed … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (June 15, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! There have been several Fruits Basket collaboration cafes since the new series debuted, and I’ve wanted to go to all of them. Not being in Japan makes that impossible, of … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (June 8, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! In case you missed it, May brought us a new YOASOBI music video AND a new single. Give them a watch/listen! And if that wasn’t enough, this morning a new … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (June 1, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! This week I decided to see what manga my local library might have, and I was pleasantly surprised to find the first two volumes of My Love Mix-Up! were available. … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (May 25, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Sorry, everyone, I totally forgot to get this posted today! Here it is now, very hastily posted. And, as always… What have you been watching/reading/playing/eating/listening to lately? Happy Wednesday! 🙂 Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (May 18, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! If you like watching live performances, you might want to check out the videos from the YouTube Music Weekend. Lots of good Japanese artists to check out. I haven’t had … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (May 11, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I’ve been listening to Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s new album, Actor, a lot lately, so if you’re looking for a new band to check out…give them a try! I’ll highlight two of … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (May 4, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! So far, the only anime I’ve seen from the new season is Dance Dance Danseur, but I absolutely love it and can easily see it becoming a new favorite for … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 27, 2022)
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! MAISONdes is a collaborative music group, project, something (that’s the only way I can think to describe it) that I turn to when I’m looking for something energizing to listen … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 20, 2022)
After everyone leaves Agatha’s cottage, she decides to do some solo investigating. Sure, it might not be safe to go out alone and try to dig around in a murder case, but that’s never stopped her before! She heads to … Continue reading Werewolf 180 – Agatha Raisin – Day Six
Everyone meets up outside of Timothy’s cottage for some super stealthy sneaking around. Also known as “breaking and entering” but Bill’s not here to complain about you all “committing crimes” so who cares, right? Right! This is in the name … Continue reading Werewolf 180 – Agatha Raisin – Day Five
Okay, four days in and we’re getting closer and closer to our murderer. I can feel it. The suspect list is getting smaller, and…Sorry, what were we talking about? Right! My dinner date investigation. My dress was perfect. But it … Continue reading Werewolf 180 – Agatha Raisin – Day Four
Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! A new season of anime has arrived! What is everyone watching? What’s good? Is it Spy x Family? Tell me what to watch this season (and by that, I mean, … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (April 13, 2022)
Time to regroup! Sure, the body count just keeps climbing. And the suspect list is only getting more convoluted. Not to mention, the local authorities are…not too bright. But Agatha Raisin is on the case! AND, I was able to … Continue reading Werewolf 180 – Agatha Raisin – Day Three
Looks like we have two victims now: the Secretary of the Cloud Watching Club, Betty Brundage, and the Vice President, Sally Forthright. Not surprisingly, both were poisoned. I need you all figure out what the poison was, exactly. So get … Continue reading Werewolf 180 – Agatha Raisin – Day Two
Alright! Time for a quick briefing and then I want heels on the ground! Scour the village, question everyone, trust no one! Especially that lousy DCI Wilkes. Did you see the kind of investigating he’s doing? *Agatha takes a deep … Continue reading Werewolf 180 – Agatha Raisin – Day One
*Camera slowly pans across a picturesque view of the Cotswolds. You see beautiful hills of green as the camera brings your view closer to a quaint village. There is an idyllic feeling to the scene. Villagers smile as they pass … Continue reading Werewolf 180 – Agatha Raisin – Signups
