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mari-chan <3
21 July 2015 @ 08:28 pm
My journal now is:


Made by [info]renchan5 using a tutorial by [info]kimcallea :)  Thanks so much!! <3

As of now my journal I'd say is 70% private, 30% public.  Just an estimate.

- I will keep all of my Nakatsu's Thoughts, picspams, and episode summaries public.
- However, if I have personal things or random ramblings in them, they may become friends-locked.
- You must promise that if you have anything you need to say regarding my journal to contact me personally before going to anyone else.  My e-mail address is on my profile.  Same goes for my current flist.
- Do NOT bash or insult Kanjani 8 or Toma.  I can recognize attacks masked as jokes as well, so don't do it.
- I don't think anyone would want to add me, but please comment if you do ;)
 
 
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mari-chan <3
21 July 2015 @ 01:12 pm
This has been weighing on my mind for a while, and I've been trying to formulate a post in my mind to discuss the weight of the word "Jap" but I kept putting it off. I feel that I must write about it now before I hesitate yet again.

Many people use this word primarily in its harmless original context, to shorten the word "Japanese" into "Jap". However, after World War II, this word means something quite different, especially to Japanese-Americans.

After the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, there grew an intense anti-Japanese sentiment in the United States. Many white Americans posted banners on their stores to "keep Japs out" and spread propaganda messages against the Japanese, posting exaggerated comical representations of the Japanese people. American soldiers referred to them simply as "the Japs" and used that word to facilitate killing this group of people. During this time the word was used as a weapon to oppress the Japanese people living in the United States.

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One infamous event in United States' history was the Japanese Internment camps in 1942 where Japanese people were rounded up into designated areas. Even United States-born people of Japanese descent and others who are only part Japanese (even Korean-Americans, since Korea was occupied at one point by the Japanese) were rounded up. People who had nothing to do with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor were thrown together and ostracized by the people they may have even supported previously.

This wasn't meant to be a lecture on why people are bad for using the word "Jap" but to spread the knowledge about how this word can carry quite negative connotations to certain people. I realize that most people who I talk to about it had no idea about this, so I'm hoping that by posting this more people will learn about the meaning of this word. So if you were to shorten the word "Japanese" please use abbreviations such as "jp" or "jpn". And please know to be especially careful when speaking to Japanese-Americans because this group of people are most badly hurt by this word. In the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, according to their dictionaries this word is considered as "derogatory" and "offensive".

For more information:

The word "Jap"

Anti-Japanese sentiment

Japanese-American internment

And if you have had no idea and used this word in the past, please do not feel bad about it. As long as you know now, right?
 
 
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mari-chan <3
23 December 2009 @ 09:26 pm
I want to wish all of you who celebrate it a very Merry Christmas &hearts

btw...I just booked my flight today!! Time to set up a countdown for Japan XDXD (oh and Quin...their rates were not much different from booking it through Orbitz or Expedia so you should probably book on your own :D)

Hey flist of yore...remember this? Ahh memories...
 
 
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mari-chan <3
17 December 2009 @ 07:00 pm
<3  
It's been a year since I was announced as mod for Eden. It's been quite a year :3
 
 
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mari-chan <3
12 December 2009 @ 01:24 pm
According to Cindi, V6 will collaborate with K8 at (edit: Best Artist. This makes more sense anyway XD)! OMG SO EXCITED YAAAY! Maybe Sakamoto can fulfill his dream of being a part of the group now? LOL
 
 
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mari-chan <3
02 December 2009 @ 06:27 pm
I've been meaning to do this for a couple of years lol

THE TIME CAPSULE MEME

That's the link to reply to my original comment above^^ To read the full thread and what I wrote to myself then click here 8D

Prz write something! :D
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mari-chan <3
25 November 2009 @ 04:49 pm
Happy birthday to Maru and Ohno :D I know last year I posted my favorite uploads of Maru's here, and this year I just want to add Making of UtaOni (open for 48 hours). This is the first I've seen of the Making Of so I'm looking forward to it!!

I also want to wish all of those of you who live in the US a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow! I think this year I do have a lot to be grateful for&hearts

And if you haven't yet, vote here for our next community profile design! It will close 11:59pm PST!
 
 
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mari-chan <3
12 November 2009 @ 09:18 pm
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge to be a drama in January

HOMG!!! ANY IDEAS FOR A POTENTIAL CAST? *runs around the room flailing*

BTW if you haven't read the manga yet I'll give you general character descriptions so you can participate too XD

Main characters )

Wiki's full description of the mains

All of these actors would have to appear at least to be high school students and have really good comedic timing if it plans to match up to the original. And I'm guessing little romance unless they REALLY twist the plot around. Although I'd honestly love to see them shooting in random directions and not going anywhere like it appears in the manga XDXD

Oh and happy belated birthdays [info]jixie_the_pixie and Ryo XDXD
 
 
Current Mood: excited
 
 
mari-chan <3
27 October 2009 @ 06:29 pm
In case you didn't catch it on Eden yet:



I'm considering uploading it when I find it as well...maybe XD
 
 
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mari-chan <3
20 October 2009 @ 06:36 pm
In an attempt to post in between the two birthdays (but possibly failing?) I want to wish a biiiiig happy birthday to [info]chimericalyours and [info]fromyesterday *glomps*

Ani: I always love reading on your insights about your own life and fandom and kind of going through your journey with you to find yourself. It's also incredibly fun to chat about musicals since I don't have too many people to flail about that stuff with XD I'm glad you got better!!

Judu: You are always very kind and you reach out to me continuously and I really appreciate it. You have an honest and humble interest in Yasu and fandom and it's always nice to hear your earnest opinions on everything. I wish you the best and I hope you get to do what you want on your birthday and not have to do the run around with your family XDXD

YAAAYYYY!!!

PS: According to this post, Uchi was listed as #9 for Best Jeanist and listed as a member of Kanjani8!!! <3<3<3

PPS: Have you guys caught My Girl, ROMES, Tokyo DOGS, and/or Untouchable? Those are my dramas to check out this season and I haven't seen any of them yet XD I have heard a few of your opinions but I'm wondering what you all think. Thanks!!!! Also if you found another gem I haven't caught yet I'd like to hear that too ;) So far I've only seen parts of the first eps of twdramas Momo Love and Autumn's Concerto :D
 
 
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mari-chan <3
11 October 2009 @ 03:35 pm
Happy birthday Hydee! I hope you have a magnificent birthday. Thanks for having been there for me all of this time...it's been greatly appreciated <3 I hope everything turns out well for you. Good luck!

Also I hate saying this since I guess if I were cut I'd hate to be announced on a public post...? But I will be cutting some old journals/people who I don't talk to much anymore. But I have gotten along with all of you at one point and I do like you guys so if you still want to stay on my lj after I cut you, please PM me and I'll add you back on. A lot of it is just me assuming that you won't want me anymore XD

Love ya f-list!!

PS: If you wanted to cut me and I haven't yet, feel free to cut me as well :) Unless I'm rather attached to you, then I may beg for your forgiveness XD
 
 
Current Mood: restless
 
 
mari-chan <3
06 October 2009 @ 02:06 pm
Happy birthday Toma! A few years ago nobody would have guessed you would be where you are at now: 2 movies on the horizon, in leading roles in movies and dramas, and a drama in the getsukyuu spot. And of course, his incredible popularity. Congratulations and I wish you the best in the future!

By the way... OMG KIMI NI TODOKE ANIME:



More info here. OMG YAAY! I'll be like this when Kaichou wa Maid-sama anime comes out as well I'm sure XDXDXD

EDIT: Episode 1 RAW up Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Alsoooo

General Single Info )

Lots of stuff to look forward to <3
 
 
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mari-chan <3
05 October 2009 @ 12:08 pm
関ジャニ∞ ニューシングル「急☆上☆Show!!」2009年11月4日(水)発売
ニューシングルはビッグバンドをフィーチャーした関ジャニ∞ならではのアッパーチューンな近未来ロックンロール!!
カップリングには、夏のツアー「TOUR 2∞9 PUZZLE」京セラドーム大阪公演で収録したファンのコーラスが入った楽曲「ひとつのうた」を収録。
詳細は決定次第お知らせします。

-from Teichiku site

Rock and roll eh? We'll see about that XD And hooray for extra DVD coverage!!

I hope Yasu's influenza A isn't H1N1 0_o

Ohkura on next BiDan cover woooooot!
 
 
Current Mood: hungry
 
 
mari-chan <3
01 October 2009 @ 06:32 pm
:D  
Happy birthday to [info]nekokonneko and [info]michannosekai!! I hope you both have/had a great one :D

I hope those of you from the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and surrounding areas are safe.

What did everyone think of the Puzzle DVD? My favorite parts have to be the Puzzle PV and documentary. Although I don't deny that I did giggle and clap like crazy when they did Brulee and a few other Puzzle songs XD The eito rangers skit was pretty hilarious too <3
 
 
Current Mood: mellow
 
 
mari-chan <3
21 September 2009 @ 11:19 pm
To the one who stays true to himself no matter what the situation. To the one whose thoughts and words emerge through the beauty of music. To the one who stays true and loyal to the ones he cares about the most. To the one who somehow has the ability to look like an old man and a little kid at the same time. To the one whose singing presence draws you in and holds your attention. To the one who keeps me going in fandom. Happy birthday Subaru &hearts

The last couple of years I had amazing picspams for him, but unfortunately this year I wasn't able to provide. But I STILL ADORE YOU SUBARU *mwahs*

For the anniversary of K8's nationwide debut: stay the eito rangers until you are wrinkly old men, and do it even then, because that is what makes me love you. Keep on rocking on!!

Also to [info]dioraddictxx: I got distracted with other things and haven't been able to give you a decent birthday wish. So a happy birthday to you and I wish you well with everything. You encounter many issues but you handle them with grace and calmness and also with your random bouts of hilarity. I really value your sincerity and kindness and I hope your life brings you joy &hearts

Oh yeah and I updated my layout. [info]sibarita, you are a genius. *glomps*

I also wish a belated birthday to [info]nima99 and a WAY belated birthday to [info]myeapple. You guys are so cute and dedicated to your respective fandoms and it's been a joy to have you guys on my flist &hearts

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DVD I HAVE BEEN AVOIDING SPOILERS XDXDXD
 
 
Current Mood: accomplished
 
 
mari-chan <3
09 September 2009 @ 10:11 pm
Yay!  
Congrats to Toma on his new movie. This guy is seriously incredible.

Also a happy happy birthday to Uchi and Yasu. I usually try to find a time between the two birthdays to wish them a happy birthday but I usually run more into Yasu's time XD Hopefully this is more of a central time this time. Anyways for Uchi I only wish the best for him and I REALLY want to see him in another drama. He's so fun to watch and I actually miss him. I'm happy Yasu got the opportunity to appear in ROMES and I know he's trying his hardest at it. I wish the best of luck to both of them <3<3<3

And hooray for Eita/Kaela. And even though I'm not a fan of theirs, I wish the best for fans of 2pm and its leader. Some 'fans' are crazy D:

Yay!
 
 
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: V6-Guilty (or getting to it anyways XD)
 
 
mari-chan <3
04 September 2009 @ 11:16 am
OMG  

Subaru you are beautiful *__*

PS: OMG TOMAPI!!
 
 
Current Mood: satisfied
 
 
mari-chan <3
27 August 2009 @ 07:58 pm
Hurrah for Hina and Yoko dramas, respectively XD *tosses confetti*

some news!! )

...okay that is all XD

...oh and Maru is in a TV special 8D

OMG 3 OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS IN ONE CM 8D (sorry 4th actor--but I don't think I have seen you in anything XD)
 
 
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mari-chan <3
26 August 2009 @ 12:01 pm
I just received this via e-mail and had a good laugh over it so I decided to share it with all of you as well...

There is a great need for sarcasm font. )
 
 
Current Mood: content
 
 
mari-chan <3
25 August 2009 @ 03:22 pm
Happy 5th year anniversary of the Kansai-only debut for Eito! *throws confetti*

I also got from Cindi's blog that Subaru will be on the cover of Bidan October! It'll be released September 1st. Yaaay! I LOVE his Bidan shots *__*
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