おいし～い日本 in 新嘉坡 Yummy Nihon in Singapore

Tampopo Deli @Liang court

新嘉坡の街中には日本の美味しい物が溢れています。だから、私はホームシックになったことがありません。
今日ご紹介するのはこれ！　タンポポ・デリ(Liang Court　地下)の「プリン」です。味は4種類。どれもおいしいです。もう、食べてみましたか？

Throughout the streets in Singapore and almost everywhere, there are great yummylicious Japanese food. An overflowing bliss~ That's why I don't get homesick at all.

And so, today's special recommendation is..... Tampopo Deli's SUPER DELICIOUS PUDDING!!! There are 4 different flavours to choose from, and all of them are really mouth watering. It's literally a 'smooth, velvety and melt in the mouth process' right from the pudding container into your mouth.

The store is located at Liang Court's basement. Have you tried it? :P

Location:
Tampopo Deli
177 River Valley road
#B1-16 Liang Court
Tel: 6338 7386

- Suggested and recommended by Tsuchiya sensei!!

Lucky SEVEN

AOBAができてから7年目の年に突入しました。
これから9月まで｢7年目記念｣のいろいろな企画が続きます。

先ずはBBQパーティ、そして日本旅行、ホームスティのサポートなど、皆さんに喜んでもらえるようにいろいろプランを考えています。

FACEBOOKやこのブログでもアップします。見逃さないでください！！

AOBA has progressed into her 7th year running.
Hence, from now till September next year, we will be having various [7th Anniversary] plans and events coming up.

To start off, we have the BBQ party. And probably a trip to Japan next year, homestay with Japanese families and much more. Of course, we are having these lovely plans and ideas just to please and thank everyone in the AOBA family. :)

So stick and follow closely to AOBA's Facebook and blog to not miss out on these exciting activities!!

XD

クリスマス Christmas

街中でクリスマスの準備が始まりました。
皆さんも素敵なツリーを発見したら、どんどん情報を寄せてくださいね。



Christmas decorations are being set up throughout the streets.
If anyone happens to spot magnificent trees, please tell me the location and information of it!

-2c by Tsuchiya sensei

Would anyone like to guess the location of this tree? :)

宇多田＆やまピー Utada & Yamapi

休業宣言した宇多田。最近毎日インターネットに登場しています。

今日の記事は新しい映画「あしたのジョー」の主題歌についてでした。この映画「山ピー」が主演。とっても古いボクシングの漫画が原作です。アニメ版の映画をyoutubeでどうぞ。

Click here to watch.

宇多田の曲の情報は⇒ http://smash.music.yahoo.co.jp/top/20101117-00000006-natalie/

Hiatus has been announced for Utada. In case you aren't aware of it yet, she has been appearing daily on the internet in the recent weeks.

In today's news report (quite some days ago), her song was adapted as the main theme song for the latest movie [Ashita no Joe]. In this movie, Yamapi is the lead. And the plot originated from a really old manga series about boxing. There also appears to be an anime version of the movie on youtube.

Click here to watch.

For more information on Utada's songs,
http://smash.music.yahoo.co.jp/top/20101117-00000006-natalie/

AOBA's 7th Anniversary BBQ Party!!!

Hi Everyone,

Finally the time has come for AOBA to celebrate her 7th birthday!!

This time we are organizing a Japanese style grilling session. Sensei will personally prepare certain types of food and teach you how to cook during the session. Ever wanted to learn how to make Yaki onigiri or Yaki soba? Don't fret, we have the pros here to teach you. :D

Join in on our BBQ party, get to know more friends and interact with your teachers in Japanese!

Play games with your fellow school mates and teachers, chat and exchange your Japanese skills, satisfy your stomach and have fun!!

Ever had 'something' you wanted to ask our dear sensei? This is your chance! >.<

Grab your tickets at our reception now!!!

Cheers~

コンビニ ２ Convenience Store part 2

スーパーでも同様ですが、「品切れ」で欲しい物がないということがシンガポールでは頻繁におこります。日本では、コンピューターでの在庫数の管理が徹底されているので、そんなことは滅多にありません。

先週、我が家の急病人のためにポカスエットを買いにコンビニに行ったのですが、やっぱり品切れ！　スーパーはすでに閉まっているし・・・。全然便利じゃない！（怒）。
それにとても高いです。シンガポールのコンビニにはがっかりしています。

でも、ここには日本にはない「超便利」があります。それはフードコートやホーカーズです。安くて、早くて、おいしい食べ物がたくさんあります。スーパーコンビニエント！
今日も美味しい物を探しにフードコートへ行ってきます！

Although it's similar between supermarkets in Japan and Singapore, I can't get the items I want due to them being [SOLD OUT]. And this happens rather frequently.
In Japan, there is always an automated system thoroughly checking the available stocks in the warehouse and this kind of situation rarely happens.

Last week, for the sake of a heavily ill person at home, I headed down to the convenience store to get a can of Pocari Sweat. And as I had thought, it was sold out! At that time, the supermarket was already closed.. It wasn't even in the least bit convenient! (Angry)
And it is really expensive to get stuff from the convenience store. I'm utterly disappointed with the convenience stores here.

But then again, there are also certain places that are super convenient which cannot be found in Japan. Of course, they are the food courts and hawker centres.
It is inexpensive, has a speedy service, and has a huge variety of yummy food. SUPER CONVENIENT!

Again, I'm heading to the food courts to look for more delicious food today!!

- by Tsuchiya sensei

Do you have any suggestions with regards to sold out items? Post them now!! XD

Weekly Give away Draw Winners!!!

Hi everyone,

Aoba Chat is pleased to announce our previous giveaway draw winners~~

A huge round of applause for all of them!!

Maverick san with his kappa cookies!

ST san with her new box of facial masks!

And YM san with a Rilakkuma key holder!

Do join in on our future posts and reviews for more giveaways~~ :D

Have a pleasant weekend ahead!

コンビニ Convenience store

シンガポールにもコンビニエンス ストアはありますが、日本のとはかなり違います。
品揃えのが豊富で見ているだけでも楽しい日本のコンビニは、実は外国からの観光客にも大人気です。おにぎり、デザート、メークアップ用品などなど、コンビニでしか買えないものもたくさん。

「コンビニに寄ってから帰ろう」と、日本人の心を掴んで離しません。

Although there are also convenience stores in Singapore, it's rather different from those in Japan. Complete with an enormous array of items, the convenience store in Japan is not only popular with locals but also tourists. Onigiri (Rice ball), desserts, make up items and etc. There are also many supplies that you are only able to get from a convenience store.

The one line that captures the heart of Japanese people-
[I'm returning to Japan just to drop by the convenience store.]

-2c from sensei :)

So everyone, what do you think of Japanese convenience stores??

Ahhh... I could just live in one..