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JUMI on tour: IFFR 2012 Ace Attorney (review)

2012-01-29T11:30:00.001+01:00

Yesterday we've been to Ace Attorney at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). They showed the movie at the Oude Luxor theater and it was packed! All the seats were taken, and I can understand why. Today was a special day. Before they started the movie, there was a Big Talk with the director Miike Takashi. Journalist Gawie Keyser interviewed the director (live, with audience!) about his film and his view on moviemaking.

And then Ace Attorney started.

(*SPOILER ALERT*)
Rookie Phoenix Wright has just became an attorney and started his first case. Then his mentor attorney, Mia Fey got killed. According to a witness, the only person who was in the same room, when Mia got killed, was her own sister, Maya. Maya might have killed her own sister? Phoenix Wright doesn't believe that she killed her and after some investigation, he proves that she is innocent and finds out that the witness did it! Phoenix Wright wins the case, so everybody's happy now, or not? Another problem occurred. His old friend, who's also an attorney (and also defended the witness/murderer of the case of Mia) has been suspected for murder. And there seems to be a link with the Mia case. Now Phoenix Wright wants to defend his old friend. It's a tough case. Will the rookie attorney solve this case and save his old friend?

Ace Attorney was funny and entertaining good for its genre. If you love courtmovies, then this is definitely a must-see. It was nice to recognize elements of the Nintendo DS game in this movie. Funny to see the same hairstyles of the game characters. I like the way how huge blue transparent touchscreens pops up during a case showing evidence, it just gives the movie that extra game-ish feeling. So the movie might be more enjoyable if you know the game/manga, yet good to follow for those who aren't familiar with it.

They day ended perfectly. After the movie, we immediately went outside and guess who we saw...Miike Takashi! Aaaaah! From now on our pink JUMI member will never wash her hair again :)

TADUFEU: funny film about the flame war

2012-01-28T14:50:00.001+01:00

Click on the lighter and there you have it....fire! Wonder how they made fire way back in the days? Well, meet the Cromags! They obtained fire without even knowing how to make it. Another group, the Neandert, is cold. Father Neandert sees a smoke in the distance and decides to go…

Will the Neandert freeze to dead or will they also be able to make some fire? Check out the video, and you will find out!

Watch out for the pink Hello Kitty car!

2012-01-27T18:22:00.003+01:00

If you're the Hello Kitty freak who really would to stand out on the roads, you should check out the BYD F0 Hello Kitty Edition. This car is soooo pink, even the interior is PINK! Even though it looks cute, this car can reach the speed of 151 km/h. Anyway if you still have money left, you can have this kittycar for 5880.18 euros.

Source: carnewschina

Chololi: Nose Hair alert

2012-01-26T20:06:00.003+01:00

The day has come. You're meeting a friend you haven't seen for a while. And now, finally, he/she is sitting in front of you. And the first encounter is uhm.....What if you're dying to say that one thing, that might sound offensive. But it's bugging you the whole time, because, well, you're confronted by it, every time you're looking at that person. Finally the solution came: Chololi. Yup, this is an online message-service for people who are a bit afraid to tell a person, face to face, that......his or her nostril hairs are too visible or just toooo long! The service was only available in Japanese, but now also in English.

This is how it works:

Go to the website hanage.info/en
Here you can fill out a form with questions (for example on which side of the nose the noticeable hair are showing) and send it anonymously to the long-nostril-haired person
Now the person knows, that some action is required, before a whole nose beard grows out of the nose.

Next time you're meeting that person, he or she will have beautifully trimmed nostril hairs, thanks to the alerting service Chololi.

source: odditycentral

Makerbot: 3D fairy tale

2012-01-25T21:08:00.000+01:00

3D this, 3D that....There are 3D printable masks, you can even print your own edible food, also in 3D of course. I think we will have much fun if we all own a 3D printer. Makerbot printed some cute characters in 3D for a cute short fairy tale. Watch the video, here at JUMI!

Jummyornot: Tiny Tokyo sushi - Kyoto set

2012-01-23T17:42:00.021+01:00

The real deal?

So in Holland there is a chain of takeaway sushi, called Tiny Tokyo. Years ago, when it was introduced in The Hague, I tried it. But the sushi was expensive and not good. The rice was kind of uncooked and they put too much mayonaisse and tuna salad (like the one you eat on a sandwich) in a sushi. These kind of sushi's are too Dutch in my opinion. If I want to eat sushi, I want the real deal or it's not sushi.

Today I passed by a Tiny Tokyo shop, thinking to give it a try again. Maybe they have improved their sushi over these years. I have bought the Kyoto set as the picture above this post. It was € 7,75. Pretty expensive I say!

At home the sushi was still cold, like near frozen cold. And I couldn't taste the fish or shrimp. They didn't have any taste. I waited a bit for the sushi to get on normal temperature, but still no taste. Though the rice was good. Then on with the maki sushi, one had tuna salad. I'm not a fan of tuna salad in a sushi. I have never seen this in Japan. To me it's tasting weird, but surprisingly it was the most tasty one of this set. The other two had surimi and cucumber, which were too soft.

Sorry, but again I have to give Tiny Tokyo a low score. It's way too expensive for the quality you're getting. The sushi is too much "Westernized". I like the whole set up of the brand Tiny Tokyo. The shop looks fun, they have all kind of fun sets. But unfortunately this is not sushi.

Hatsune Miku at opening ceremony Olympics?

2012-01-22T19:26:00.001+01:00

Who do you wish to see at the opening the 212 Olympics London? Gaga? Bieber? Or maybe another type of idol singer. Type? Well...according to a recent online UK poll of "Singers you'd like to perform at the London 2012 Olympics", the majority of the voters didn't vote for superstars such as Gaga or Bieber, but the virtual singer Hatsune Miku.

Hmm, the changes to see her perform at the Olympics are really small, because the poll isn't official and Hatsune Miku is not really real. Even though she's extremely popular in Asia and also in the US, it would be too strange to let her perform at this big international event. But it would be so cool if the organization would choose for the virtual idol. It only makes this years Olympic opening much more unforgettable, right?

More news: Hatsune Mikue drives Toyota Corolla, Hatsune Miku live in concert

Source: zdnet.com

Bruce Lee documentary in theaters: I Am Bruce Lee

2012-01-22T15:22:00.000+01:00

I've always watched his films on a small screen, on crappy quality videotapes. Now it's time to see him on a big, good quality screen. Bruce Lee will return to cinema next month! Or well, a documentary: I Am Bruce Lee. Director Pete McCormack made the documentary of this legend and it's about the influence Bruce Lee had in the world of Martial Arts, his films and his tragic death. Besides film footages, the documentary also shows some interviews of celebs such as Kobe Bryant and Black Eyed Peas, talking about Lee. Anyway, the documentary will be in theaters at February 9th. For now, enjoy the trailer.

Eat some brains at Capcom Bar in Tokyo

2012-01-19T19:32:00.000+01:00

Next Wednesday, the 25th of January, will be the grand opening of Capcom Bar! And I've seen some jummy pictures of the food they serve: a real Resident Evil desert, called BRAIN CAKE! And also other game-themed food, such as Ace Attorney's rice/pasta and Monster Hunter appetizers.

Besides food you can also find (of course, of course) game demo kiosks and buy stuff. And Capcom will also use the location to host talk events with game creators.

So if you're in the neighbourhood next Wednesday, then run to the Capcom Bar, on the first floor of the Pasela Resort in Shinjuku, Tokyo.


"Zombies are targeting your brain. Equip the blade and fight!"

Mmmm, jummy brains with some bloody juice...

More info and pictures at andriasang.com

Movie ROBO-G: Grandpa in a robosuit

2012-01-17T19:27:00.000+01:00

OK, I just saw a funny trailer of the new Japanese film: ROBO-G. The film is directed by Shinobu Yaguchi. It's about the new robot, ‘Robo-G’, which has been created by three employees of a small electronics maker in order to get the company more exposure. Unfortunately, they have bad luck, because the robot gets destroyed shortly before they wanted to show it to the public at a robo-expo. Now they came up with a pretty strange idea: put a real human inside the robot structure! Because the show must go on. And guess who has to be that person....a 73 year-old grandpa. From then on, ‘Robo-G’ becomes more popular than they ever dreamed. Things turn much more bizarre when a young female student falls in love with the robot. Haha, hilarious!

Anyway, the robot looks awesome. No high-tech, hypermodern technology or other futuristic stuff. It's just a nice old-fashioned robot, with some scratches.

The movie has been released a few days ago in Japan. Check out the trailer.

Source: tokyohive.com, robo-g.jp

Hello Kitty presents wintersneakers: Gwyn and Etienne High

2012-01-16T18:37:00.000+01:00

Still in search of some nice warm Hello Kitty sneakers, which isn't pink, doesn't look childish and is even appropriate to wear at the office? Well, check out these shoes: Hello Kitty Gwyn and Hello Kitty Etienne High. The brown one, Gwyn, is filled with Kitty faces, has a faux fur lining, lace-up with adjustable strap and a gold colored Kitty face on the back. Hello Kitty Etienne High has Kitty bows spread on the whole sneaker and a decorative metal Kitty face on lace. So, which one do you like?

Source: pickyourshoes.com - Hello Kitty Gwyn, Hello Kitty Etienne High

Queen of Swords by Daisuke Okamoto

2012-01-15T19:52:00.000+01:00

Hmm, it looks like an ordinary drawing, with just some organic waves and squares. But wait until you see the process of creating it. I think I would go nuts, making such a piece, because I really don't have the patience to perfectionize each ultratiny millimeter of a blank piece of paper, drawing different little pieces and afterwards coloring it.

With this drawing and a lot of other work, Daisuke Okamoto represents the idea of the hybrid in both identity and transformation. Watch as Okamoto draws Queen of Swords. Beautiful!

Source: okainaimage.com

Hello Kitty: cervical cancer prevention & awarenessproject Hellosmile

2012-01-13T20:47:00.000+01:00

We all know (or well, I hope so) that Hello Kitty isn't just a brainless, childish, careless Kitty. Now she has been selected to be a supporting character for a new project: Hellosmile. This project is 'to promote awareness and prevention of cervical cancer, an illness that continues to increase among young women.'

Recently Hello Kitty's father Sanrio teamed up with Japan Airlines (JAL) and TOKYO FM Broadcasting to beautify one of JAL’s Boeing 777-300 aircraft with the Hellosmile logo. 'It will be the world’s first aircraft specially-decorated to raise awareness for cervical cancer, and it will begin flying domestic routes from today.'

The logo really fits the campaign: a profile view of a mature Hello Kitty expressing the concept of looking towards a bright future. Of course Hello Kitty was present when the plane got introduced to the public. And of course, classy Kitty, dressed herself up perfectly. She left her childish outfit at home. As you can see she wore a beautiful warm white dress, with a pearl necklace and a bright orange flower brooch to make the outfit not too boring. Check out her matching handbag (it's the same color as her bow!). Anyway, ladies, she left a very important message on the website http://www.tfm.co.jp/hellosmile/english/. Please read it and spread the word.

Source: jal.co.jp

Hello Kitty Pop Culture

2012-01-12T19:37:00.000+01:00

It seems like Hello Kitty never gets tired of costume plays, because this time she dressed herself up as several movie- and gamecharacters and pop icons, such as Lady Gaga. Or well, 'she dressed herself'.....with the help of artist Joseph Senior. He created 87 (!) different celebrity kitties. Click here to check out Joseph's collection.

Hello Tron

HALO Kitty

Hello Kill Bill/Hello Bill/Kill Kitty

Kitty Mouse

Hello Stormtrooper

Ryu vs Ken stopmotion battle

2012-01-10T19:30:00.000+01:00

Hmm, I guess in 'real life' best buddies Ryu and Ken also love to get into streetfights. And I've found some evidence....John Huang caught the fight on camera :) Cool!

Source: counter656-productions.blogspot.com

Fly with Hello Kitty airlines

2012-01-09T19:35:00.001+01:00

Maybe you've already heard the news: Taiwan airlines - EVA Air introduced three new Hello Kitty planes, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original Hello Kitty plane.

It's not just the exterior that turned into Kitty, but the boarding pass, headrest cover on board, tissues, paper cups, plates, packages of bottles, snacks, hand lotion, ice cream, everything has her face on it.

Watch how a new boring Airbus 330-300s turned into a Hello Kitty plane.

Source: sanrio.com, evakitty.evaair.com

Goldfish Salvation by Riusuke Fukahori

2012-01-08T19:17:00.002+01:00

Hmm, is this a bowl of goldfish soup? Well, try and eat it. The only thing you'll taste is acrylic and resin. Yup, these are the main ingredients of the goldfish you see. It's 'cooked' by artist Riusuke Fukahori. He has a really special way of painting, which results into a three-dimensional piece of artwork. Guess who was his biggest inspiration. Fukahori's own pet goldfish (aaaah). Check out the demonstration, here at JUMI!

Pingu VS The Thing

2012-01-06T19:53:00.001+01:00

Who remembers Pingu? The cute little penguin made of clay with all his crazy fun adventures on tv. I love the way he talks! Do you also remember The Thing? That 80's horror movie with a recent remake. Well mister Lee Hardcastle had this awesome idea to mash up these two and made a Pingu version of The Thing!!
Check it out:

Happy Machine

2012-01-05T19:32:00.000+01:00

The baby lives happily in an artificial room, without any sorrows. Until the videoscreen-woman who feeds him suddenly fades away. Now the baby is all alone. So he decides to go outside and he meets new creatures. He's not alone anymore, and he's happy again, but for how long? These creatures won't stay with him forever...

This beautiful animated short by Masaaki Yuasa brings you to a 15 minute trip, with the strangest creatures, such as the long legged creature that needs to fart to move forward and a little fireman who's hungry, but is having some difficulties to eat because almost everything burns in his hands. Watch the video, here at JUMI!

Click here to read an analysis of the animation

Miike Takashi's live action movie Ace Attorney

2012-01-04T21:02:00.000+01:00

It's been a while since I've played Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on my DS. And today I found out that a live action movie of this game has been released. I'm not a huge fan of movies based on games (Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Lara Croft, Mortal Kombat...ulggg...). But when I found out more about the live adaptation, it increased my interest a little bit. Guess who's the director of the movie: Takashi Miike! Yup, the guy from 13 Assassins, Ichi the Killer, Dead or Alive, Zebraman and a looot of other cool movies! And Narimiya Hiroki (Nobu from the Nana-movies!) has the leading role as Phoenix Wright (Ryuichi Naruhodo).

The story is about Ryuichi Naruhodo, a rookie defense attorney, who strives to protect his clients in various murder trials including the death of his mentor and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Reiji Mitsurugi. Ryūichi's greatest ally is Mayoi, a spirit medium whose body is posessed by her older sister to communicate with him.

Anyway, the movie will be released on 11 February. But it will be screened before at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (festival held at 25 January - 5 February) in the Netherlands. Watch the trailer, here at JUMI!

Source: wikipedia, gyakutensaiban-movie.com

Hello Kitty Fashion Bracelet

2012-01-02T20:39:00.000+01:00

I think we've found the cheapest Hello Kitty bracelet including cute colorful charms: it only costs 1 EURO! We've found them at the toystores Intertoys and Bart Smit in our little country.

The package includes the bracelet. I think there are two different kinds of bracelets, one with small round rings and another one oval shaped. Besides the bracelet, you'll get two different charms. You can still use the charms and hang it onto another bracelet if you don't like the one in the package. And some white/pink sour candy. Of course it's all plastic, so don't expect that these bracelets are unbreakable. But it's a lovely cheap present for yourself or your friend, don't you think?

The world gets pixelated

2012-01-01T18:57:00.000+01:00

Did you ever had a nightmare about an invasion of space invaders? Or daydreamed about Pac Man eating all subwaystops, while waiting for the subway? Or just having a moment thinking about how frustrating it would be, if giant Tetris-blocks suddenly fall down from the sky, blocking your way, while you're in a hurry, trying to be on time for your appointment? How would it look like if the world suddenly gets pixelated? Director Patrick Jean made a short film about it. Watch it here, at JUMI!

Happy 2012!

2012-01-01T00:00:00.003+01:00

Whow, time flies, when you're having fun with a lot of addictive doramas, geeky gadgets, jummy snacks and drinks, weird sneakers, lovely Hello Kitty news, cool robotvideos and more. In 2012 we will keep u updated and write about the latest cute, cool, weird and jummy stuff from all over the world, of course while enjoying our meal of sushi & bulgogi, with a sip of sake and soju (mmmm)!

We wish all the readers a very happy and healthy new year!

Run! It's a Chocolate Bomb!

2011-12-30T19:43:00.002+01:00

Hmmm, it looks like a harmless quiet piece of chocolate-art shaped like a bomb. But is it really harmless? This chocolate-art, Chocolate Shell, is made by chocolatier Braquier. It's made of black chocolate, filled with almonds, dragees and gadgets, mmmm. But how on earth do you get to the filling of the shell? Break it with your hands?

Uhm, nope. This bomb has a wick that really works. So light up the wick, run, take cover and enjoy! Watch this demonstration.

Source: www.dragees-braquier.com, Incredible Things

Dubstep moves on China's Great Wall

2011-12-29T18:10:00.000+01:00

So this dude has some cool moves! Check out this video of him where he is dancing on the Great Wall!

Be sure to check out his amazing dance on a remix of Pumped Up Kicks too.

Cool sneakers: Hello Kitty X Pastry

2011-12-28T19:10:00.000+01:00

I've got some news for the "I'm-not-a-girliegirl-Hello Kitty-fan". Pastry introduced these really cool limited edition sneakers: NYC Sweet Crime. Check out how Hello Kitty looks cool with her sunglasses on (even though it's wintertime). These sneakers are available in three colors: cool Black, Gun Metal Gray and Gold for the diva's. Check out the website lovepastry.com for more info.

NYC Sweet Crime - Hello Kitty X Pastry - Gold

NYC Sweet Crime - Hello Kitty X Pastry - Gun Metal Gray

Korean movie You're my Pet

2011-12-27T22:08:00.000+01:00

YES! Just a second ago I found out that my favorite online channel Dramacrazy uploaded the Korean movie You're my Pet with English subtitles, starring Jang Geun Suk! I really loved the Japanese dramaversion of the movie and now I'm really curious about this one.

Go to www.dramacrazy.net/korean-movie/you-are-my-pet/ to watch the movie, and let us know if you liked it, or still prefer the original Japanese version. Anyway have fun!

Colorful finger Laserrats: Party Rats

2011-12-27T20:51:00.002+01:00

- 'I want that drink!'
- 'Say what?? 'This one?'
- 'No, that one!' (pointing your finger at the right bottle behind the bartender)
- 'OK!' (So, your friend is ordering the drinks in this noisy cafe)

After a few minutes your friend comes back and gives you your jummy drink...or not? Noooo, it's the wrong drink! It seems like your friend didn't hear you well and even though you've pointed out your favorite bottle of drink behind the bartender, your friend just failed to buy you the right drink. In these situations it would be handy if you've brought your Nordic Walking pole. Or it would be nice to have elastic arms that can stretch out two meters or more, just to point out the right bottle of drink....

Well, I found a solution for these disappointing moments: a Party Rat! Yup, just put the rat on your finger, press 'on' and a beam of light comes out of the rat! Now you can point out your favorite drink easily. These rats love to party so after you've finished your drink, just bring them to the dancefloor and they will light up of excitement. How cool is that!

Source: Archie McPhee

Daytime firework by Cai Guo-Qiang

2011-12-23T20:15:00.001+01:00

Watching firework in the daytime not exciting and fun enough to watch? Wait until you see the video of this artist. A few weeks ago Cai Guo-Qiang went to Qatar for an event with a lot of colorful explosion. He lighted up some special fireworks made of gunpowder filled with paint. *KABOOM*...for a moment the air was filled with Dementors...luckily soon followed by happy colors.

Jim Henson's old paper animation: Alexander the Grape

2011-12-22T20:14:00.000+01:00

It really started with Sesame Street, and then the Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock. We all know the puppets of Jim Henson. But now I found a film of Henson's early inspiration: Alexander the Grape. It's really funny to see the storyboard stills from Henson’s Red Book, his hand-written journal of ideas.

Anyway, the story is about a cute grape who wants to be big as a watermelon. Watch the video, here at JUMI!

Shit in style on a crystal toilet

2011-12-21T06:00:00.002+01:00

Being in heaven for a moment, while sitting on the toilet? Well, to be honest I've had a lot of these moments during my travel in Japan. Clean, a heated seat, a water spray and a soundbutton (if Mr. Hankey's too noisy). But now I found about a new toilet, that would give you the ultimate diva-royal highness feeling, while being in heaven for a moment: the crystal toilet.

Yup, this toilet has been created by INAX and an Austrian jeweller for an exhibition in Tokyo. The toilet is studded with more than 72000 pieces of Swarovski cut crystal. Why on earth would they create this royal diva toilet?! Well, the director of the showroom (where the toilet has been exhibited) said that the crystal toilet was "created to please the god of toilets". "That's why keeping toilets clean and taking good care of it have been a Japanese custom since long ago".

Hmmm, too bad that this royal diva toilet is a little bit expensive to me....it would be worth around 100.000 euros.

Source: reuters, zie.nl

Snoop Dogg ft girlband SNSD - Updated!

2011-12-20T19:16:00.000+01:00

Last week we've posted about Snoop Dogg being in a girliebandmood, or well, he's part of the new song The Boys of Korean girlband SNSD. And today was the day, that SNSD released this single featuring a loooot of other remixes. Website allkpop posted the remixes on their website, of course including Mr. Dogg's version. So what do you think of this song? (now I imagine Mr. Dogg dancing happily on this danceversion, with a cheerful, bright smile on his face, aaaaahh)

Sweet Hello Kitty x UBIQ sneakers

2011-12-19T20:05:00.008+01:00

Say Hello to this sweet colored Hello Kitty x UBIQ sneakers! Like the Adidas Originals of Jeremy Scott, UBIQ also uses Kitty's head as the tongue of the sneaker. And her hands, ahh, see how sweet they're waving on your shoe. On top of that, the sweetness of these sneakers are emphasized by the cute babyblue and pink color. The sneakers will cost about 155 euros. You can pre-order these sweeties at the Japanese site Zozotown.

Source: freshnessmag.com

Chocolate heaven in Shanghai: World Chocolate Wonderland

2011-12-18T17:01:00.000+01:00

Chocolatelovers, another chocolate heaven has been opened: World Chocolate Wonderland in Shanghai! This exhibition has more that 200 chocolate art pieces, based on showing the differences between eastern and western culture. Nope, this exhibition is not just fun for women (and children), even though I can imagine that some of us would really go crazy seeing a chocolate Louis Vuitton handbag. Other stuff to drool on are a chocolate BMW, Terracotta Warriors and a chocolate Huangpu River. This wonderland also offer a lot of activities. Why not making your own wine chocolate, jummy...

Last thursday World Chocolate Wonderland opened with a real haute couture chocolate fashion show. Watch this video here.

Chocolate fashion show

Unfortunately, World Chocolate Wonderland is a temporary exhibition. They will close at February 19, 2012. Go to www.chocolatewonderland.com.cn or CNNGo for more information.

Another video (in Dutch)

Snoop Dogg ft girlband SNSD

2011-12-15T19:40:00.002+01:00

Imagine Snoop Dogg 'singing' in a Korean girlband....Uh, I'd rather not hehe. But he actually is in the Korean girlband mood! Say what?! Yup, Mr. Dogg will feature in SNDS's US version single of The Boys. This is the first time SNSD will be releasing a brand new song in English within the States. For those who don't know The Boys, the song was produced by Teddy Riley (who also produced songs for MJ and Keith Sweat, and is also known from Blackstreet). The single featuring Snoop Dogg will be released on December 20th. Anyway, I don't know if the song sounds bearable with Mr. Dogg, but doesn't he look lovely together with the girls :)

Source: allkpop.com

Top 5 evil bitches in doramas

2011-12-14T17:53:00.001+01:00

I think what makes an Asian drama a real dorama is having at least one mean bully in it.
So I decided to make a top 5 of evil bitches in dorama's ever.

1. Oh Yoon-Joo in My Princess
This evil woman is playing a very dirty game to make Korea's imperial family shake. Warning: she makes you swear while watching!

2. Park Hwa Young in Me Too, Flower!
She is so mean! Or is she blinded by selfishness? Leave the guy alone!

3. Kim Joo Won's mother in Secret Garden
Moon Boon Hong. I can't stand her.

4. Friends of Han Ji Eun in Full House
These so-called friends Hee Jin & Dong Wook suddenly sold the house of Han Ji Eun and took all her money to pay off their debts! And they keep coming to her and call themselves her friends. Ughh

5. Mae Ri's father in Mary Stayed Out All Night
Yes, this obnoxious dad (Wi Dae Han) belongs in my top 5 of evil dorama bitches too! He couldn't stop forcing his daughter ridiculously to marry some other (handsome) dude.

Turns out my top 5 contains only bullies from Korean doramas. Funny!
Do you have a top 5 too? I would love to hear them. Share your thoughts here below :)

Cover Girl Hello Kitty in Elle Taiwan

2011-12-13T20:52:00.000+01:00

Yes! Finally! It's about time! A true star appeared on the cover of the magazine Elle (Taiwan): Hello Kitty! This month Elle celebrates her 20th anniversary, so they've decided to come up with two special Kitty cover editions. Lovely, isn't she? I don't like her pink shoes, though...

It's not Kitty's first time appearing on the cover of a magazine. This summer she also was on the cover of a Japanese men's fashion magazine Numéro Homme Tokyo, standing next to model Harry Goodwins.

So, which cover do you like?

Source: animenewsnetwork.com

Dramatip: Me Too, Flower

2011-12-12T19:19:00.001+01:00

Yesterday night I was planning to try a new drama, while waiting for the subs of A Thousand Kisses. Watching one episode of the new drama Me Too, Flower should be enough, before it's sleepytime. Well, I ended up watching too many episodes, that I had some difficulties waking up on time this morning. Yup, Me Too, Flower is a must-see!

The story with the characters in it, is a bit the same as other dramas I've seen: Tomboy meets manlyman. You can already guess how the story ends, yet it so funny, and sometimes tearjerking to see how the two main characters evolve. The tomboy, played by Lee Yi-Ah, is a tough police officer, who bumps into a guy (Yoon Si-Yoon) one day, while walking in the street. This wasn't a pleasant first meeting. She's already in a bad mood. She's cranky because of her work, ex-boyfriend and other stuff, that her boss even sends her to counseling, to work on her bad attitude. But why on earth is that guy on the street getting in her way?!! Of course this wasn't their last meeting, because they accidentally meet each other again and again in the city. Anyway, even though she's having bad moods, at home she can be in peace, dreaming about her idol, who's hanging as a poster in her bedroom (haha, some of the scenes with her idol are soooo funny). And that guy on the street, well, what kind of loser is that? Or isn't he? Or does it look like he's perfect, having everything, or not?

I think I've said too much. You just need to watch Me Too, Flower at dramacrazy.net.

Film about mastersushichef: Jiro dreams of sushi

2011-12-10T22:37:00.000+01:00

Forget all those all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants where the chefs work in the kitchen as if they're working in a fabric, trying to make sushi as fast as possible, as much as they can. Where they often serve crappy looking sushi, with seaweed so tough that you're almost choking on it. Where the rice is cooked toooo long and where the fish is all dried up.

Meet the world's greatest sushi-chef and his three Michelin stars restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo. Director David Gelb followed 85 year old sushi-chef Jiro in his daily life, who's passionate about sushi (of course) and still wants to reach perfection by creating the jummiest, most beautiful sushi. The film Jiro dreams of sushi will be in theaters on March 9, 2012. So here's another restaurant to be added on your travelwishlist :)

Mmmmm, I'm hungry....

Source: sushimovie.com

Leonardo DiCaprio is casting for Akira

2011-12-07T19:57:00.000+01:00

Even though I'm not looking forward to it, I was 'shocked' again, when I found out who's planning the cast for the live action movie Akira: Leonardo DiCaprio....He's one of the new producers for the movie. Yup, what the *huh*?

So, Garret Hedlund (Tron) and Kristen Steward (Twilight) will probably have the role as Kaneda and Kei. And there is another name added to the list of possible castmembers: Ken Watanabe (Memoirs of a Geisha, the Last Samurai, Inception). He will turn into the Colonel. Well, that sounds a little bit better than Morgan Freeman and Gary Oldman.

There's a lot of criticism about the movie: Hollywood's choice to use white actors instead of Asians, and it will also take place in the US instead of Japan. Hmm, why still calling the movie Akira...Recently George Takei (Star Trek) openly criticized the Akira casting. Click here to watch this video.

Wonder how the live action movie Ameri-akira would look like? Hmmm, maybe like this video.

Prankshow: little wizard brother

2011-12-05T21:56:00.000+01:00

I'm not really into prank shows, but this one is sooo cute and funny. A boy pulls a prank on his younger brother. He pretends to be a wizard and shows off his magic. And well, the reaction of the young brother is just too cute! Watch the video, here at JUMI!

Is that a plant around your neck?

2011-12-04T14:58:00.004+01:00

HAF by Hafsteinn Juliusson designed Growing Jewelry. It is a clash of jewelry and gardening; couture and organism. The collection has a silver necklace with a small bucket of greenery. The plant (moss) in it is actually real and you have to water it! Usually plants and I don't get along that well because I always forget to water them, but this one you have to water it only once every 5 weeks. The collection also have rings and for people who want moss with more swag: knuckles rings :)

NYC from a bug's point of view

2011-12-03T14:26:00.001+01:00

Usually you see photos of city skylines. But Brian Cleaver is a photographer living in NYC, who shoots photos from a low angle. The shots are taken so low you will feel like you're watching through the eyes of a tiny bug in a big city!

Cute little printer

2011-12-01T20:07:00.000+01:00

What if your best friend just sent you the cutest picture of his/her hamster posing like a girliegirl diva:

Don't you want to print this cutie on paper, straight from your smartphone? No? I can imagine it would be a waste of paper to print it on a huge A4. Or it would be annoying if you don't have a printer nearby. Or it would just be a hassle to figure out how to print something straight from your smartphone. Well, in the near future, 2012, it's possible to print anywhere, anytime with the tiniest ultracute printer I've ever seen.

His name is Little Printer (see picture above. He has legs too).
Connect your smartphone and Little Printer will gather your favorite information, such as news, Sudoku and messages from friends to create a cute little mini-newspaper. How cute is that! Click here for more info.

Sand art by soundwaves

2011-11-30T18:32:00.003+01:00

Creating art by using soundwaves? Huh?

Artist Kenichi Kanazawa has been filmed while he was creating sand art by the vibrations of sound. He just puts some colored sand on a table and grabs a special stick which he taps and glides over the table. By tapping, he creates really noisy soundwaves, that even the tiniest sandgrain on his table jumps up and down with excitement.

Caution: Turn down the volume first, if you want to see this video.

Source: laughingsquid.com

Super Mario enters the real world

2011-11-29T18:41:00.000+01:00

How would it look like, if Mario has to finish a gamelevel at your house? Starting in the bathroom, afterwards jumping over eating plants on your windowsill in the living room, and finally facing Bowser in the kitchen. Well, Mario has been caught on camera (again). Will he succeed finishing the level and save the Princess? Watch the video, here at JUMI!

Mies Container restaurant: male version of Hooters

2011-11-28T19:50:00.000+01:00

We all know the concept of the Hooters restaurants (or Teasers in Amsterdam). And I wonder why there isn't a male version of this type of restaurant...Well, today I found out that there is: Mies Container in Seoul!

The restaurant is filled with good looking manly waiters, who are 'overtly friendly to the female customers ....'. And the interior simulates the concept of a male-only working space of a construction site. Just to give the restaurant a more masculine atmosphere. The restaurant is a big hit among women in Seoul, who wait in long lines to get in. 'The wall next to the cashier is papered with napkins where customers have jotted little notes about their visit. "Dear hot waiter, please marry me!" reads one.'

It doesn't have exactly the same concept as Hooters, as i've seen pictures of the staff, and they are dressed properly. But, according to Mies restaurant, 'it exhibit higher quality dishes, friendlier service and trendier design.' And well, that's the most important thing to me, having served jummy high quality food...yet I wouldn't mind to have my dinner served by a high quality manly-man waiter *eheh*.

Source: cnngo

Hello Kitty Swarovski laptop

2011-11-27T19:16:00.000+01:00

OK, I found the perfect Christmas present for....me. Japan's Mouse Computer introduced LuvBook S. And as you can see, it's with Hello Kitty! This 11.6-inch laptop has a heart made of 1100 Swarovski stones. Hmmm, I think I should start writing a lovely letter to Santa Claus.

Real life Mario Kart

2011-11-24T19:27:00.000+01:00

West Coast Customs did it again. They've created another custom made dreamcar: a life size Mario Kart. And nope, NOT for kids. This one is really for grownups. Cool! Watch the video here at JUMI.

Worlds first 4D theater in Seoul

2011-11-23T20:10:00.002+01:00

Even though it sounds futuristic, it won't take long for all of us to experience movies on a different level: in 4D! Imagine this, you're in the theater watching a brainless 3D action movie and suddenly the main character in the movie punches someone, but the camera films a close up of his punching fist. At that exact moment you feel that your chair moves 'shockingly' to the back. Or what if you're watching the newest National Geographic wildlife documentary about uhm...elephants walking somewhere. After a few minutes you see one elephant standing still. Wonder why? Well, you can already smell something...smelly...

This month CGV opened worlds first 4D theaters in Korea. The 4D screening uses more than 30 special effects including moving seats, scent, sprinkling water, laser lights and wind. Don't expect to smell everything constantly or feel a punch in your back a thousand times. It really wouldn't be fun to get out of the theater with bruises all over your back, half nauseous of smelly stuff. So I think they just use regular special effects. Go to cnngo.com for more info.

By the way, did you see the 5D horror attraction?

Even Yoda loves Cup Noodle!

2011-11-22T19:21:00.000+01:00

Yup, even very very old wise men love a simple snack just like Cup Noodle. A few days ago Yoda has been spotted preparing his noodles in his own way. Watch the footage, here at JUMI!

A Gundam has been filmed too, while he was preparing his Cup Noodle! Click here to watch this video.

Cameraless camera: Air Clicker

2011-11-21T19:22:00.003+01:00

Have you ever been a photographer for at least one day when you were still at primary school? Well, I was. Even though I didn't have a camera when I was 7, I still could make some pretty cool pictures, by using my fingertops (as if holding an invisible camera). Click! Many year later people would call me idiot if I'm using my invisible camera again...

Now designer Yeon Su Kim came up with something really awesome. It's an 'invisible camera' that really creates pictures by of course using your fingertops. You just have to wear small special rings (or bands). One on you thumb and the ring with the shutter button on your forefinger. When you bend your forefinger, as if pressing the real button, it senses the tension and click! There you have it, your picture taken by your thumb and forefinger. The rings are connected with bluetooth, so you can see your pictures immediately on your smartphone. How cool is that! So next time you see someone making those movements with the hands, as if taking a picture, don't call him/her idiot again.

Source: yankodesign.com

Giant rice cracker record

2011-11-20T14:27:00.000+01:00

Yes, they did it! The World's Largest Rice Cracker Committee in Kioroshi won the Guinness World Record for making the biggest rice cracker! They made a cracker with a diameter of 160 centimeters with 15 kilograms of rice flour. For committee member Michihiro Yamaguchi it was a moment of triumph. Click here to watch the video. JUMI congratulates the Committee with their world record!

Crazy Naolito Art

2011-11-19T20:35:00.000+01:00

Love Story

I just found out about the work of a Spanish graphic designer, Nacho Diaz. He made some really funny realistic-in-our-fantasy-illustrations. For example, have you ever seen the mysterious scary Bermuda Triangle. Well, I can tell you, he doesn't look scary at all. It's just a coincidence that he loves the taste of boats and airplanes. Or do you know what Harry likes to do in his spare time? Making pottery! And do you know how Blade Runner really looks like? Take a peek at naolitoart.com

Crunches

Crazy Night

Pillowbear against snoring

2011-11-18T20:15:00.002+01:00

So you're having a sleepover at your place. Sounds like fun, having fun all day and night, until it's time to sleep. And what if you're that unlucky person that has this friend who snores like a motorcycle in dolby surround, volume 1000! Noooo!

It's time for a solution. Ask your snoring friend to use your bear as pillow. Uh bear? Yup, a professor, Dr. Kabe from Waseda University’s Kabe Lab came up with this cute invention: Jukusui-kun! This is a bear that doesn't like snoring people. Let your friend sleep on it, and every time he/she starts the motorcycle, the bear will react by moving his hand towards the head. In that way, the person will turn around from lying on the back to moving onto the side, which will reduce the snoring sounds. Watch a short demonstration, here at JUMI!

Source: japantrends.com

Twilight actress in Akira movie?

2011-11-17T19:21:00.000+01:00

Last time we've posted about who will have the leading role in the live-action movie Akira: Keanu Reeves. Now it is said that Tron-actor Garrett Hadlund will have this role. So he will become Kaneda. What the???!! And now there are some rumors about who will have the role of Kaneda's girl Kei. It's Kristen Stewart (that girl from Twilight). OMG!

The movie should be released in 2013 in the US. *sigh* Will this live-action adaptation be a magnificent masterpiece just like the animation? Well, you already know my answer...

Commercial break: Hello Kitty loves McDonalds

2011-11-15T20:26:00.003+01:00

We already know that Hello Kitty loves to dress herself up as another celeb. Last time she wanted to fool her Sanrio friends during Halloween. She also became streetfighter Chun Li.

And now Hello Kitty is in the McDonalds mood, dresses as Ronald McDonald, Hamburglar, Birdie and Grimace. You can get the Hello McDonalds-Kitty at the restaurants in Hong Kong. Click here to go to the McDonalds Hong Kong website.

Jummy pandapoop tea!

2011-11-14T19:23:00.002+01:00

Last time we've posted about edible human turd, nicely mold and shaped into a normal looking burger. Now a Chinese professor, An Yanshi, came up with the idea to create drinkable turd: pandapoop tea!

The professor believes 'the rich fertilizer will give his brew a unique aroma that will make it a connoisseurs' favorite'. It will have a rich, nutty flavor. Research showed that pandas have a poor digestive system and only absorb thirty percent of their food. That means that their poop will be rich in fibres and nutrients. So that would be very healthy for us to drink!

So, what's on todays menu: turdburger with a cup of pandapooptea?

Read this: Pandapoop-art sold for for 34000 euros.

Cute huggable Chuck Norris

2011-11-13T20:24:00.002+01:00

Do you remember (or know) Chuck Norris? He's an American martial artist/actor who also played in the Bruce Lee movie Way of the Dragon. A tough guy that absolutely isn't cute at all. But wait until you see this version of Chuck: the huggable plush version, including beard and mustache! He's still carrying two guns to make the doll not toooo cute. So what do you think about plush Chuck? Cute?

Source: www.funko.com

The perfect sauce for everything

2011-11-12T10:24:00.001+01:00

Just discovered this amazing sauce. It's called Manis Pedas sauce by ABC.
A bottle of sauce cost just 1,49 euros and it's delicious on everything. Or it makes everything more tasty.
Especially with these Aviko rösti rounds, they make the perfect combination. It's a mild hot sauce with a sweet chili taste. I am really addicted to this sauce and can't imagine a life without a bottle of this haha. Well, it passed the JummyOrNot test easily!

Fish your own sashimi at Zauo restaurant

2011-11-11T19:32:00.001+01:00

OK, when I set foot on Japanese ground, the first thing I do is run to the restaurant where they serve giant sushi to have my breakfast. Afterwards I'll take the speediest taxi I can find to take me to this place, where you can actually fish your own food IN the restaurant: Zauo. *drool* Yup, here you will get the freshest sashimi and sushi. After you've catched your own victim you can choose how it should be prepared. So, grab the fishing rod and fish your own dish!

Touchscreen vending machine

2011-11-10T20:07:00.003+01:00

Have you ever seen a touchscreen vending machine? Yes? OK, what about a touchscreen vending machine with a lot of animals in it? Yes? OK, so what about a touchscreen vending machine with animals in it that actually respond to your actions? Uhh...for example birds that grab and give you the snack, after you've put some coins in the machine. Or some monkeys you can touch, tickle or, if you're a very mean person, let them drop to the bottom of the machine? Well, this vending machine really exists! Watch the video, here at JUMI!

Dior into pinball

2011-11-09T20:43:00.001+01:00

Last week I was really enthusiastic when I saw the new makeup commercial of Dior with the videogames. Dior didn't stop making cool commercials, because now the accessories section Mise en Dior came up with another nice video, starring the oldscool game Pinball! Watch how the pearls turn into a beautiful necklace in the pinball machine.

Source: nowness.com

Amon Tobin - ISAM

2011-11-08T17:41:00.001+01:00

Wow check out this cool clip of dj Amon Tobin. It's a clip of his transformerish visual show entitled ISAM. I would love to see this live someday. As usual I'm late with this kind of events as he toured already in Holland this year :S

Brussels Japan Expo so-so

2011-11-07T20:14:00.004+01:00

We bought the tickets eleven months ago (because the expo supposed to be held in April) and last Friday we went to the Japan Expo 2011 in Brussels, finally!

It wasn't really crowded. I saw a few people dressed up in their cosplay outfits. Some of them were walking at the expo with a 'look-at-me-i am-so-cool-attitude' dressed up like cr*p. But some don't, like the girl here, dressed as the vocaloid Hatsune Miku.

Stands
There were stands selling manga and animestuff. I bought a classy Totorobag and Totoro hairpins, yippee! But also Japanese snacks, clothing, accessories, CDs and there was even a K-Pop/J-Pop stand selling merchandise (I bought something beautiful here too, *eheh*). Unfortunately a lot of stands offered the same stuff. There was also an area where artists could show their works. I saw an artist busy drawing a mangaversion of a visitor.

Entertainment

Gaming area at the Japan Expo Brussels

Even though the expo had arranged some entertainment, I wasn't really entertained that day. There were some fighting demonstrations, which I didn't see, and a gaming-area.

It was too bad, that we couldn't find a program anywhere. Well, on the website, but it's only available in French (!), not even in English or Dutch. That's not good.

And there was a maid-cafe. The only 'maid-thing' about it, was that there were a few people dressed in typical maid clothing. That's it! The interior wasn't decorated or something, it was just a separate space with maids walking in it. Nothing special.

The Japan expo was okay. We've seen what we already have expected. Not big and too much of the same stuff. But it's nice to to see the first Japan Expo in Brussels.

Best Friends Hello Kitty and Tokidoki

2011-11-06T17:19:00.000+01:00

Last time I daydreamed too much about me sitting on a beautiful Tokidoki chair, wearing Tokidoki-Fornarina high heels, holding a limited edition classy black Hello Kitty-Tokidoki bag. Hmm, I think I want to add something more to this daydream:

While I'm still sitting on the chair, I want to know what time it is, so I look at my watch,

and I decide to go outside to buy a snack, so I grab my brandnew wallet......

These cool products are from the newest Tokidoki - Hello Kitty collection: Best Friends. And I love it. It has a simple look, with black and white as basic colors. And of course I found them on the Sanrio's website. Click here to check out the new collection. Now it's time for me to wake up again.

General Electric Samurai - A Furry Clever Little Warrior Animation

2011-11-03T19:04:00.003+01:00

I just saw a cute short animation by Rezatron. An evil emperor captured a little furry samurai. The emperor wants to kill him, unless furry wins the emperors challenge: he has to light a lantern high on the mountain BUT not a soul can help him. Will furry succeed lighting up the lantern?

Dior into videogames

2011-11-02T19:30:00.001+01:00

When I read magazines, I don't even pay attention to all those makeup ads of expensive brands, such as Dior, except when Hello Kitty is involved :). Because I always see these women, with flawless skins, posing being 'perfect'. But now Dior came up with a new makeup commercial. And yes, finally a really good commercial, that definitely stands out, between all those cliche commercials. Dior combines makeup with oldscool games. Do you recognize all games?

Dramatip: Swallow The Sun

2011-11-01T16:48:00.000+01:00

While Ju is into the drama A Thousand Kisses, I am drool.. uh watching Swallow The Sun with Ji Sung as the main actor. We know him from Protect the Boss where he plays a spoiled guy. For Swallow The Sun he got all buffed up for his character and has trained alot to be a convincing tough rebel whose parents are unknown. He meets the girl of his dreams in a unfortunate situation. And just when he thought to be given a chance in life when he meets a rich and powerful gangster, he gets cheated by him. His revenge is to bring him and his wealth down by all means. But then... he finds out something very important and shocking.

This drama is really exciting and adventurous! It has an interesting plot and some unexpected events. It was filmed in Jeju Island, South Korea. But also in Las Vegas and South Africa. And we get to see 3 different looks of Ji Sung ;)
Together with a bunch of well casted actors this is a drama to watch!

Supercute song from Lee Seung Gi - Love Time

2011-10-31T19:24:00.004+01:00

So today I was working at home, sitting in front of my computer. My hands were icy cold, so I grabbed my cup of warm tea, while looking outside the window. The sun was shining...and for a moment I felt like I was Seoul, sitting in a relaxing coffeeshop, enjoying the atmosphere with a cup of tea in my hands, while listening to soft background music....And suddenly I woke up, because the song I was listening had ended!

Yup, the new poppy song of Lee Seung Gi - Love time/Alone in Love, made me feel this way for a moment. The song is so cute, sweet, touching (with short conversation breaks, it's like you're sitting between Lee Seung Gi and his girly friend)! Click here to listen to it, maybe you'll find yourself for a few minutes in a coffeeshop in Seoul too.

Source: lsgairenint.tumblr.com thank uuu (^_^)

Dark Korean anime: The King of Pigs

2011-10-30T20:03:00.002+01:00

OK, I really need to see this animated thriller by Yeun Sang-ho: The King of Pigs. This low-budget animation won three awards at BIFF this year, including the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema) Award and Movie Collage Award. So it caught my interest even more, after reading the storyline and watching the trailer.

The story
This mature animation is about two middle school friends who are reunited 15 years after their graduation. It begins as one of the two, impulsively murders his wife after his business goes bankrupt. He seeks out his long-lost friend, who now makes his living by ghostwriting someone’s autobiography. When they were younger they were bullied by classmates. Then they became friends with an outsider who has some morbid, strange thoughts “one has to become a monster in order not to live like a loser.” This boy had planned a gruesome revenge against the class bullies, and the viewer will only find out the shocking truth of his plan at the end of the film.

The King of Pigs will be released in theaters on November the 3rd (in Korea). Hopefully we can see it in our theater in our little country soon too. Anyway, the trailer looks awesome. Watch it here, at JUMI!

Source: koreaherald.com

Hello Kitty in Halloween mood

2011-10-30T06:11:00.002+01:00

Yes, our little sweet Kitty is also in the Halloween mood! Sanrio worked together with the Harajuku Department Store and museum Laforet in Tokyo to introduce the The Hello Kitty Mega Monster cosplay collection. So now the stores sell Hello Kitty stuff (clothing, accesoires, bags and so on) in the spooky Halloween style. *sigh* I wish I was there, I really would buy everything! So, if you're in in the neighbourhood, be smart and run to the department store now!

By the way, they made a spooky commercial to promote the The Hello Kitty Mega Monster cosplay collection. Do you dare to watch the video?

Hellcatpunks

Angelic Pretty

Sephora: Hello Kitty noir collection

2011-10-29T20:12:00.007+02:00

If you think you're a glitter and glamourgirl who secretly adores Hello Kitty, you definitely should check out this collection. Sephora introduced her new collection: The Hello Kitty Noir Collection. It consists of a lipgloss and eyeshadowpallet, perfume, brush sets in the colors black and ruby, hand held and compact mirrors, a shimmering powder and eyeshadowpallet, makeup bags, a brush and a comb and nail art (silver glitter, red sparkle, gold sparkle, opaque black with gold and green shimmer). Click here to watch the video of the new collection or go to the website sephora.com.

Brush set: Hello Kitty is also a holder. So if you're done with the brushes, you can open Hello Kitty's head and just put it in.

Perfume: This one has the smell of floral accords with a wink of warm vanilla and a little bit of musk.

Makeup bag: Don't you love these classy makeup bags? It has a zipper with Hello Kitty's bows dangling cutely.

Drama A Thousand Kisses

2011-10-28T19:49:00.003+02:00

Now Protect the Boss has ended (JUMI's doramatip, really a must-see!), I'm watching another drama for a few weeks: A Thousand Kisses. When I saw the first couple of episodes, I wasn't really amused, it was boring, because the storyline was a bit cliche to me. But after ten episodes, the story became much more interesting. So now I want to share my new addiction to you.

The story
It's about two sisters. One of them has a child and is getting a divorce, because her husband took her for granted and cheated on her. And her sister is just a young happy girl who lives at her grandmothers' house, because their father died and mom left them, when they were still kids.

One day the happy girl, meets a rich chaebol man (Ryu Jin, who also played in Babyfaced beauty), who's much older than her. And they're starting to like each other. Her sister meets a younger man and they're starting to like each other too. It seems like fun, but it wouldn't be a dorama if the story is about two happy couples. Of course both women have to face a lot of problems. Both men are part of a rich family and the women are not. The mother of the rich chaebol man also has a dark secret, which makes the relationship a bit difficult. And the younger man, well, he fell in love with a divorcee who has a child. So it's a bit scandalous for the family and on top of that, he has a crazy psycho ex-girlfriend. The drama is pretty serious, but it also has some funny, light moments.

I love the acting of the mother with the dark secret: Cha Hwa Yun. She also played an excellent role as rich mom in Protect the Boss. But in this drama she played the role as rich mom, with a totally different background (very humble, quiet. Very different than the witch rich mom in Protect the Boss).

Well, if you would like to see A Thousand Kisses, just go to dramacrazy.net

Funny human beatbox by HIKAKIN

2011-10-27T17:59:00.014+02:00

Do you know HIKAKIN? I didn't know him too but a few days back I was searching for something on Youtube and ended my search with a video of HIKAKIN. I became an instant fan!
He's great at beatboxing and very funny too. Take a look at his channel here and enjoy a Lady Gaga beatbox, some human dubstep beats, Korean beatbox and many more.

If you have finished watching all the videos of his channel, then HIKAKIN has another channel. His videolog can be found right here. On this channel he tries out different foods and drinks and tells us if it's JummyOrNot in Japanese and English. Ofcourse with some awesome beats!

Aviko's delicious rösti

2011-10-26T18:38:00.000+02:00

Yes, I am really blogging about groceries!
I just wanted to share this with the world: rounded rösti of Aviko with bacon and onion makes my tummy say yummy! It's really easy to bake and it taste perfect. So, ofcourse this passed the JummyOrNot test!

You can get this at your local supermarket. Not sure if this Dutch brand is sold internationally but there must be a brand with the same kind of rösti. Eet smakelijk! :)

DEADLINE post-it stop motion

2011-10-25T20:20:00.002+02:00

I remember these days, when I had to write theses at school. I left so much Post-it notes and prints in my room, that it looked like my desk suddenly had disappeared. Yup, it was a real mess. I think we can't live without Post-it's nowadays. We need it, yet Post-it's can be annoying sometimes.

Bang-jao Liu from Taiwan filmed his frustrating adventure with Post-it notes, during his deadlines.
"Where my idea comes from is that every time when I am busy, I feel that I am not fighting with my works, I am fighting with those post-it notes and deadline." Watch the video, here at JUMI!

Hello Kitty dressed as her friend?

2011-10-25T06:00:00.002+02:00

We all know that Hello Kitty has a huge wardrobe. Depending on her mood she loves to dress herself as princess, nerd, emo or a rockstar and even as Streetfighter. But now I found some pictures of Kitty (I think she's already in the Halloween mood) dressing as some of her friends! Whaa, if Keroppi and Kitty dressed as Keroppi, would stand in front of me, I really have to look twice, to point out the real Keroppi!

Source: sanrio.com

Celebrities of the season (Korean)

2011-10-24T20:13:00.001+02:00

So, what are the hairtrends of next winter? What accessory is a must-have, next spring? What were the fashion trends last summer? And what make up colors are 'in' this autumn? Well, of course a lot of (trend-) stuff are related to a certain season. Yes stuff...but I won't discuss the fashiontrends of next winter, because there are too many websites showing it. There are also other things to relate to a season, besides fashionstuff: people, celebrities!

The Korea Tourism Organization came up with an international survey to determine which Korean celeb goes best with each season. People could fill in the survey on the organization's Facebook and Twitter, as part of the 'Visit Korea campaign'. But why did they do this? With this survey, they're "trying to discern the needs and inclinations of Korean Wave fans, by region".

So, now, I proudly present you the Korean celebrity winners of the seasons!

Autumn celebrity

Hyun Bin has been selected as being so autumn. I love his acting. He played in Korean dramas, such as Secret Garden and in movies. His latest movies were Late Autumn and Come rain, come shine. Now he's serving military service until December 2012. So for now, we'll have to be a bit more patient, to see him on screen again.

Winter celebrity

Bae Yong Joon is the winter celeb. He's an actor too. He's known for his role in the drama Winter Sonata and he also produced and played in Dream High. To be honest, I don't know much about him (still need to see Winter Sonata). The only thing I know is, that he has beautiful white teeth :)

Spring celebrities

Girls' Generation is a popband that has many hits in Korea and abroad. Recently they released the song The Boys, produced by Teddy Riley! Yup, the guy from the Blackstreet.

Summer celebrities

And the celebrities of the summer season are: Super Junior. As you can see, it's a cute boyband, with a lot of members. And they sing poppy, (often) happy, danceable songs.

So, do you have your favorite season celebrity?

Source: CNN Go.com

Sit in style on exclusive Tokidoki chair

2011-10-21T19:57:00.005+02:00

Tokidoki lovers and diva's, if you really want to sit in style, then this might be the perfect chair for you! This is a limited edition Singapore Wingchair. I found it on clickforart.com. Well, if I had the money I would definitely buy all 33 chairs (yup, the company only made a few Tokidoki chairs).

What if, what if I really had this chair *daydreaming again*, then I would sit on it, wearing these high heels from Fornarina (these beauties were available a couple of years ago, unfortunately, as far as I know, you can't buy them anymore),

holding this limited edition Hello Kitty - Tokidoki bag.

Hm, it's time for me to wake up now!

Re-use your chopstick: turn it into a plant

2011-10-21T06:00:00.003+02:00

When I order food to take away, I often get wooden chopsticks with it. Too bad that I have to throw it away after using it, because I already have a tray loaded with chopsticks. Wouldn't it be nice if you can re-use the sticks for other purposes?

Well, designer Gyeongwan Koo came up with the idea to 'recycle' the chopsticks into plantholding sticks. This is how it works: after finishing your sushi, bulgogi or chicken teriyaki, you just have to stick the chopstick into the ground. Wait a few days and....there you have it: a plant is growing out of your chopstick!

The secret is a special cap, with seed in it, at the end of the chopstick. The cap is harmless when you accidently put it in your mouth. When the stick is planted into the earth (of course the side with the cap), the cap will be dissolved. How cool is that! So in the future, we all grow chopstickplants in our garden.

Source: yankodesign.com

This one is for the ladies: 2012 Toyota Camry

2011-10-20T19:26:00.002+02:00

OK, I'm not a carfreak, but when I saw the video of the new 2012 Toyota Camry, I spontaneously drooled so much, that I had to change my shirt. What a beauty!

As part of the campaign, to promote the new car, Toyota made a special webseries with someone who is just perfect for the role, and fits the car perfectly: the Korean actor Lee Min Ho.

Story of the webseries

Our hero suddenly rises from a coma. He has no idea who or where he is. All he has are the keys to his 2012 Toyota Camry. When he gets inside, something triggers a flood of images from his past. Then, when he uses the Camry's Entune system, a key memory sets him on his journey.

You can watch part 1 here. Go to www.toyota.com/oneandonly to watch the other episodes.

Gosh I wish they had casted me for the series: Joon and Ju....sounds nice...

Do you want to see more Lee Min Ho? Click here.

Mass games: Changing human billboard

2011-10-19T20:59:00.006+02:00

Billboard, advertisements...we're almost drowning in the huge amount of ads outside and on the tv, nowadays. I can't even remember which advertisement I saw, just a few hours ago, when I walked down the street. It's just too much.

You might remember some of the ads, because it's digital, with moving/changing elements. It's different and it stands out. In some countries they have moving ads, which doesn't change by using digital stuff, computers or whatever, but it changes by human hands. This is what they call: Mass games. (Well, it's not really really advertising, yet it sends a message by using images...)

To celebrate the birthday of the leader, 100.000 people gathered at the Arirang festival (North Korea) on August, to give an unforgettable show, by mass games. They all hold a colored paper and during the games they have to change it to another color. Watch the video, here at JUMI.

Just watch the wall, as it changes. Yes, it really is a human wall...

Ultratiny micro amigurumi animals

2011-10-18T20:19:00.002+02:00

Meet the tiniest amigurumi insects and animals! These are made by Su Ami, from Vietnam. I don't know how they (hand-) made these stuff, because it's so incredibly small. Some insects even have the same size as real insects (or smaller). For example, the honeybee above is 10 mm small (!).

Su Ami also made some cute animals: giraffes, bears, owls, turtles. And also celebrity amigurumi such as Pluto and Pink Panther.

Click here to see more of their cute mini amigurumi.

Do you want to see other amigurumi celebrities (MJ, Bob Ross)? Click here.

Hamstermovie: Bob - a race around the globe

2011-10-17T19:36:00.006+02:00

Ahh, this animated movie reminded me of my own little silly hamster, Harmpje. The main character is soooo cute, yet really dumb. The character tries to follow his true love around the globe. You really need to watch this video.

Source: bob-film.com

The story was created by a team in Germany during their studies at the Filmakademie Baden-WuerttembergBob. I hope to see more of their animated projects in the future.

Miss Piggy for M·A·C Cosmetics

2011-10-16T15:16:00.000+02:00


Miss Piggy dressed by Marc Jacobs

This is so cute! On November 14th, MAC Cosmetics will release together with Miss Piggy their Winter 2011 Miss Piggy Collection! The collection will be only available online. Not much is known yet which kind of make up gets the glamour of Miss Piggy. But rumours are going around that the collection will include an eyeshadow called Miss Piggy Pink Mid-Tone, a Penultimate Liner in Rapidblack Black and a Lash Full Lash mascara.

Trip through Kyoto with Ikkyu-san

2011-10-15T20:49:00.002+02:00

Did you ever had a Buddhist monk as your guide during your journey abroad? Well, Ikkyu-san the monk can be your guide, during a 10 minute travel through Kyoto.

Ikkyu-san was born in 1394 and lived in Kyoto. Suddenly something strange happens to him, and he travels to the future. Travel along and discover Arashiyama, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, the Nishiki food market, the beautiful Kinkakuji Temple and more, by watching this video. (The video looks a bit old fashioned...ah well, Ikkyu-san is old....but it's nice to see some pictures of Kyoto again)

Video in Chinese, with English subs.

Robot.....it's alive, alive!!!

2011-10-14T20:01:00.002+02:00

It sounds and looks and will always be science fiction, watching Short Circuit, Astroboy, A.I. and other movies, starring robots that are almost human.Yup, because we all know that robots are pre-programmed to do their jobs. But now it seems like science fiction changes more into a real life story.

A Japanese scientist, Osamu Hasegawa of the Tokio Institute of Technology, developed a robot that can think and learn by itself. For example, if you ask the robot to bring soysauce to the diningtable, the robot gathers information on the internet (on his own) about what soysauce is, and then he can find it in the kitchen. Next challenge for scientists is to learn robots moral values, which would help them to decide what's right or wrong. Hmm, so 'Johnny 5 is ALIVE' in the future for real? And we all have our own Astroboy over 5 years?

Multiply yourself with 3D masks

2011-10-12T20:03:00.005+02:00

Imagine this: you walk into a dark street, a deserted alley, or just a dark room. All of a sudden you see people (20 or something) surrounding you, with black capes on, so you can't see their faces. But then they pull down their capes, all together, revealing their faces...... Ieeeeeeek, OMG, WT......THEIR FACES! They all look like you! This could be a script for JUMI's horrormovie, just fiction....or not?

Nope, nowadays it is possible to multiply your face with 3DPF, 3 Dimension Photo Forms, of the Japanese company REAL-f. And just like the company's name says, this print looks so real. How does it work? The company shoots pictures of different sides of you face and then they print it on a special resin stretched of a mold. Even (not so nice) details such as acne, blood vessels, will be printed. So if you just love your face, you can order your own faceprint for almost 3000 euros. (Or if you want to make your own horrormovie...)

Go to real-f.jp and facebook.com/REAL.f.jp for more info or pictures.

Sit on a muffin

2011-10-11T17:32:00.000+02:00

With this deliciously looking muffin your home is complete. Place your feet on the chocolate topping, sit back and relax. Or sit on it and relax. Or use it as a table and place your freshly baked muffins on it. Well, I love this kind of pouf! The Muffin Pouffe is a cute and luxurious leather cushioned stool made by Italian designer Matteo Bianchi. It can also have a storage area within so you can choose your own filling! ;)
The pouf is custom handmade. Take a look at the designers website: muffinpouffe.co.uk.

Some wise words from the Pokemon crew about gasses

2011-10-10T22:43:00.000+02:00

Everywhere we go, whether it's in the street, on the road, in the supermarket, even in offices: we all deal with different kind of gasses. Sometimes it smells so chemical, that you can feel a bit dizzy when you inhale it too much. Sometimes you can even hear gasses, and yes sometimes it sounds a bit unpleasant. Well, if you're stuck in such a unpleasant situation, you might find this educational video of Ash interesting. He teaches Pikachu, how to act and react when a gassy problem occurs. Watch and learn...

Run in Asics Hello Kitty style

2011-10-09T19:14:00.001+02:00

Woke up early today, planning to run a round in the neighborhood. But when I opened my window, my hands got all wet: it's raining! And it's so cold outside! Ah well, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day to run.

While I'm still in the running-mode, why not share some runningnews! I found some cool runninggear on the net by Asics. And nope, not just the regular stuff, but a complete 'Run with Hello Kitty collection holiday 2011'. And I really love it (especially the hoodie jacket)! It's not the first time that Asics and Sanrio work together. In 2009 they introduced the runningshoes Asics x Sanrio Hello Kitty-Gel Lyte III (but those colors were ugly). The new collection will be available next month.

Sanrio.com

OMG, did you cut Rilakkuma's ears?!

2011-10-08T21:43:00.000+02:00

What the..? Huh? Did Rilakkuma turned into a bold bear? An earless bear? Nooo, now you can't ever speak to him, because he can't hear you....

But wait, what's up with the scissors behind his head? Well, these scissors are actually his...ears! Yup, isn't this a cute way to store your scissors? Just grab his ears and start cutting (...or if you don't want Rilakkuma to listen to your chitchat). I found them on Strapya World. Click here to go to their website.

Real smurf caught on camera?

2011-10-05T19:32:00.000+02:00

Have you already seen the Smurfs, the movie in 3D? Yes? No? Well, I'm not going to discuss the movie, but the character itself: a Smurf. What is a Smurf? What if they really do exist? How would they look like? Well, it seems that an artist was very lucky, while walking in the woods, because he caught one on camera!

Click here to find out more about this mysterious smurf...

Fry a jummysmelling donut in your bathtub

2011-10-04T21:17:00.001+02:00

OK, it looks like a normal boring bathbomb. But wait and see what will happen if you throw it into the bathtub. First you see it fizz, like any other bomb. Then you smell something extremely pleasant, that makes every woman drool: chocolate. But then you suddenly see something strange floating in the water....a donut? Mmmmm, donuts. Watch the demonstration by RRcherriepie.

Review: Gantz 1 & 2 live action movie

2011-10-03T19:29:00.004+02:00

Yesterday we went to the movies Gantz and Gantz: Perfect Answer. These are truly the highlights of Camera Japan festival of this year. The movies are packed with lots of action and eyecandy.

Gantz is a live action movie adapted from the manga. I haven't read the manga but I've seen the anime. In the anime the main character Kei is really girl-crazy :D but that has been totally toned down to a very low level in the movies. The first movie follows the story where the anime starts. In really short: two guys died at a train accident and wakes up in a room with a black ball 'Gantz'. Gantz orders them to kill aliens and score points. If they get killed by an alien they will die, for real. I bet the manga explains more and have more details, but the movies are well made to stand on their own. Both main actors Kazunari Ninomiya and Ken'ichi Matsuyama return as castmembers for the second movie.

Gantz: Perfect Answer starts where the anime has ended so that was all new for me. It was totally awesome and contained more action scenes. First all the alien killings happened in another dimension of Tokyo. But this time regular people can see them. The threat of aliens entering the room of Gantz is getting higher now. The train scene was really great to see with horror aliens who won't just die. There is even a battle between two Ken'ichi's!

So if you haven't seen these movies, go!!

The suits they are wearing fitted so well, they make you want one. Well at least me XD

JummyOrNot: Coconut Ice by The Ultimate Collection

2011-10-02T15:50:00.000+02:00

So today I tried the Coconut Ice candy by The Ultimate Collection.
I've seen it sometimes in a shop, lurking at me and whispering "I know you want me" in a sweet voice. Well today I finally give in and bought it! It's fudge with a coconut taste according to the package which is showing us deliciously looking soft fudge in pink and white.

So I opened the package, and there is a much smaller sachet with some blocks of fudge. They are not white and pink. They are white and not-so-white-peachy colored. They look rather dry and broken than soft and fresh. And when I bite into it, it doesn't take me to a tropical island but it takes me to a cheap supermarket. What is this? I have been fooled by the perfectly cute looking package. It was expensive and sooo not worth the money! It's really dry, tough to chew and it just taste like sugar. I can't taste coconut, just only the sweetness of sugar unfortunately.

This candy definitely failed the JummyOrNot test :(

Usagi Drop at Camera Japan

2011-10-01T19:10:00.002+02:00

Finally we've seen Usagi Drop/Bunny Drop. And I must say, the director Sabu made an awesome live action adaptation of this manga and anime.

The film starts the same as the anime, so where the two main characters meet each other for the first time. And I must say, I was impressed by the acting performance of the little six year old (young) girl, Mana Ashida, who played Rin. She's just as cute as the anime-version. And Kenichi Matsuyama as Daikichi played his role very well too. There was just one scene with a classroom full of toddlers and for a moment I saw a kid looking into the camera. Ah well, I guess this is inevitable and it's not really disturbing.

Even though the subject of the movie is pretty serious (thirty year old single man has to take care of the daughter of his grandfather, so he has to face parenting and nurture for the first time), there were a lot of funny moments.

Usagi Drop is a feel good movie, for a nice relaxing Sunday afternoon.

Movie about the man behind Elmo: Being Elmo, a puppeteer's journey

2011-09-30T20:09:00.001+02:00

Everybody knows Elmo, everybody loves Elmo. So cute how he talks, how he laughs...ah Elmo's voice is just toooo cute! But who is the father, the man behind this innocent, little cutie? His name is Kevin Clash and the new documentary 'Being Elmo: A puppeteer's journey, of Constance Marks will take us back to the very start, when Elmo was born.

Even though he was picked on at school, because people were saying that he was playing with dolls, Kevin still followed his dreams. Eventually he moved to Sesame Street, and Elmo became famous. I saw the trailer of this documentary, and now I really can't wait to see it. For me, this is true art, because he brings a puppet to life, just by using his voice (and movements) perfectly, eventually creating someone that everyone adores, all over the world. I've got huge respect for this man.

The documentary will be released on October the 21th. Go to beingelmo.com for more info. Don't forget to watch the trailer :)

Guiness world record: headstand stair climbing

2011-09-29T18:47:00.003+02:00

Meet the man who wants to break the record for climbing stairs on his head. Yes just with his head, just walking upside down to the top without using his hands or feet. Will he make it to the fifteenth stair?