Monday, February 28, 2011

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Latest updates from YeinJee's Asian Blog


Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascots

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 10:07 PM PST

The Hare, Polar Bear and Leopard have been chosen as the official Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games mascots following the results of a public vote, while The Ray of Light and the Snowflake will be the Paralympic Winter Games mascots.

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Hare mascot

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Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascots from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Sunday, February 27, 2011

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Ryoko Hirosue, Keio, Mount Takao

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 04:29 AM PST

Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue in a 2010-2011 photo set for Keio Group, shot at Mt Takao in the Hachioji City. The mountain is a popular travel, recreation and hiking spot due to its close proximity to the Tokyo Metropolis. Keio runs one of the major railway lines that provide access to the mountain.

Ryoko Hirosueat Mount Takao, Japan

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Japanese TV commercial collection (January 2011)

Posted: 27 Feb 2011 03:35 AM PST

Japanese commercial compilation by Love8tvcm [YT]. Featured celebs include Nozomi Sasaki, Juri Ueno, Namie Amuro, Keiko Kitagawa, and Lady Gaga etc.

Japanese TV commercial collection (January 2011) from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Isabella Leong breaks up with Richard Li

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 06:42 PM PST

Isabella Leong and Richard LiChinese actress Isabella Leong has announced that her relationship with billionaire Richard Li has ended.

Many neutrals were having doubts ever since they started in 2008 because of the age difference and social status etc. Despite having three children, the ex-couple had never got married. It’s probably just a matter of time for them to walk on separate paths.

They will have joint custody for the kids. People are now wondering if Isabella is going to make her comeback into showbiz. The 22-year-old was after all one of the most promising Asian stars before her hiatus three years ago.

Isabella Leong breaks up with Richard Li from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Saturday, February 26, 2011

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Latest updates from YeinJee's Asian Blog


Hyun Bin & Tang Wei on Vogue Korea

Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:10 AM PST

Korean actor Hyun Bin and Chinese actress Tang Wei are featuring on March issue of Vogue [Kr] magazine. The duo are co-stars in Late Autumn, an upcoming Korean production which was filmed primarily in English in Seattle City.

Hyun Bin and Tang Wei on Vogue magazine

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Hyun Bin & Tang Wei on Vogue Korea from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Mini troopers day out in Tokyo

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 06:02 PM PST

Two little Star War’s stormtroopers having a day out in Tokyo

I thought it was some little kids cosplaying at first, but it turns out to be some brilliant 3D animations by Tony Lymboura [YT] and co. That explains why the bypassers were so nonchalant with the troopers.

Mini troopers day out in Tokyo from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Chinese built Megatron Tank replica

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 08:45 AM PST

A Chinese designer – by the nickname Legend of Steel (铁的传奇) – and co have created a replica of Transformers’ Megatron in tank form. The model is 4.5m x 3.2m x 2.5m in size and weighed about five tonnes.

China Megatron Tank replica

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Chinese built Megatron Tank replica from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Friday, February 25, 2011

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Natsumi Hayashi’s levitation photography

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 09:11 AM PST

Tokyo photographer Natsumi Hayashi [Jp] is becoming an internet buzz lately with her levitating self portraits in which she appeared to be floating in the air.

Natsumi Hayashi levitation photography

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Natsumi Hayashi’s levitation photography from YeinJee's Asian Blog

The world’s smallest aquarium?

Posted: 25 Feb 2011 08:15 AM PST

Russian artist Anatoly Konenko [Rs], who specializes in micro-miniature art, has created possibly the world’s smallest aquarium.

The tank measures just 30 x 24 x 14 mm and holds only 10 ml of water (about two teaspoons) – enough to hold three miniature plants, several stones, real fish, and a fully working air pump. Info via Gotweird.

The world’s smallest aquarium? from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Taylor Swift Asia Tour

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 09:46 PM PST

American country-pop singer Taylor Swift has posted a video [YT] of her recent Asia tour (mostly offbeat stuff, including a geisha makeover), which includes stops in Singapore, Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Manila and Hong Kong…

Btw, the ‘cat’ is called fortune beckoning cat (招财猫, literally) in Chinese. It’s originated from Japan but seems more popular in Chinese culture these days.

Taylor Swift Asia Tour from YeinJee's Asian Blog

Won Bin & Moon Geun-young for Basic House

Posted: 24 Feb 2011 04:16 PM PST

Korean actor Won Bin and actress Moon Geun-young posing for Basic House [Kr] 2011 SS fashion collection…

Won Bin and Moon Geun-young for Basic House

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