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Journal Entry #My Top 6: "Holy Crappy Cartoon, Batman!"

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Feb. 18, 2023

cartoonists cartoons catchphrases humor popular culture slogans superheroes

My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #I Do Have 1,000 Comics: "Manic Buys..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • May 5, 2018

beanie babies (toy) cartoonists cartoons collections (objects) comics fads humor popular culture toys

A pilgrim of Peruvian and Nikkei culture

In contemporary Peruvian culture, there is a constant plowing of the country's traditions to give t…

Javier García Wong-Kit • Oct. 23, 2017

arts identity Origen Peregrino (firm) Peru popular culture

My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #12 Long Months: "Signs of the Times..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Dec. 31, 2016

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Kawaii Ambassador of Brazil

Akemi Matsuda, second-generation Nikkei, had lived in Japan from 3 to 19 years old. There, she co…

Henrique Minatogawa • July 23, 2015

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #Née Kitty White, 1974: "Kitty Comments..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Oct. 18, 2014

cartoonists cartoons cats Hello Kitty humor popular culture

My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #6 Sisters: "Kawaii Overload..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Oct. 11, 2014

cartoonists cartoons Hello Kitty humor popular culture Sanrio (firm)

Rie Tsuji on Conquering the Classical World and Touring with Beyoncé

Rie Tsuji is living the life she’s always dreamed of—traveling the world playing music. Oh, and she…

Sora Hwang • Dec. 27, 2013

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #About 2.5% By Volume: "Kitty Brews..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Oct. 19, 2013

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Pop culture including J-pop builds bridges between Japan and the US

I’m a fan of anime and manga, although I don’t actually follow the zillions of comics or animated s…

Gil Asakawa • Feb. 27, 2013

AKB48 (musical group) animation anime food Japan Japanese food J-pop (music) Kyu Sakamoto music popular culture popular music sukiyaki Ue o Muite Aruko (song)

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