News Sushi #93: Morsels of News from Japan and Beyond

News Sushi #93 And we (Hamish) keep serving the best News Sushi!
Hooray!
Editor Note:It is Friday and that means it is time for the World Famous, soon to be Intergalactic Famous, News Sushi from our very own, Hamish Downie. Hamish brings us a decidedly different slant on Pop Culture as viewed through the lens of a non-native living in Japan.

Thank you (ありがとうございました) Hamish, for your insights.

こんにちは！Which means “Hello”!

We’re entering holiday mode at TGGeeks so, you’ll be getting the express edition of News Sushi for the next six weeks! Hope you have a happy holiday season!

SUSHI EXPRESS!

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Happy New Year! 2020! It’s the Olympic Year here in Japan! What’s your new year’s resolutions?

The only thing I’m sure about is that I’m going to release my feature-length film this year! So, I hope you’ll all check it out when the time comes. It’s been a long process.

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New Scary Endings Episode, “Monster Breath”!

There’s a new Scary Endings episode featuring Adam J Yeend, who has a small part in my upcoming feature. I hope you enjoy this little horror short.

What is it?
Max thinks there’s a monster under his bed and asks his Dad to check his room. Humouring Max, Dad goes to investigate and is about to find this is more than his son’s imagination. It has been written and directed by Brian Chandler and stars Miles Chandler, Adam J. Yeend (Brentwood Strangler), and Bianca DeGroat (The Retreat).

For those with the travel bug, there’s a new breakfast designed by Michelin-star chef Pierre Gagnaire at Club InterContinental Lounge. It starts at 16,000 yen (150 USD), so not for the faint of heart, but it is certainly nice to look at!

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皆様の温かなお力添えを賜り、ピエール・ガニェールが2010年のオープンから10年連続で「ミシュランガイド東京 2020」にて二つ星を獲得いたしました。栄誉ある評価をいただいたことを励みに、今後もお客様に最高の料理と価値ある時間を提供してまいります。http://bit.ly/PierreGagnaireJP We are proud to share that we have been awarded 2 Michelin Stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020. This marks 10 consecutive years that we have maintained this accolade since our opening in 2010. We thank our esteemed guests for their patronage and look forward to welcoming you all to experience the inimitable cuisine of Chef Pierre Gagnaire. http://bit.ly/PierreGagnaireEN

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For more info: https://japantoday.com/category/features/food/New-breakfast-designed-by-Michelin-star-chef-Pierre-Gagnaire-at-Club-InterContinental-Lounge

Another BRAND NEW “Journeys in Japan” episode is up! This time Kyle Card (of “The Benza” fame) travel to Iwamizawa in chilly Hokkaido to learn all about this once bustling coal and railway hub-city!

Chi-Yow has a new Dobbit for us! For daily Dobbits, please subscribe to her instagram page below!

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Fluffy burrito #Dobbit #thedailydobbit #dinosaur #doodles #Dobbitnation

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