Introducing Usain Bolt’s new “Bolt Arms”

The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics begins in Berlin Germany tomorrow and runs through until August 2009. A lot has

Jamaica to Conquer Berlin at World Champs

I am still counting down the days to the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics to be held in Berlin Germany from August 1

Japan’s Obsession with Blood Types

A few days ago I was asked to donate bloodΒ  for a coworker’s father who was about to undergo an operation. A few years

Jamaican Music Album Cover Designs

Jamaica has a rich musical heritage stretching back long before we even became an independent country. Jamaican musicians and

One Love Jamaica Festival 2009 Pictures

From all the coverage I have searched for and surfed into n the net it seems the One Love Jamaica Festival held yearly since 2

The Rastaman and Swine Flu

Swine flu has taken over from global depression as the most talked about topic lately with dozens dead in Mexico and the virus

I met Sachiyo Morimoto yesterday

Who is that is probably the first thing you are asking after reading the post title above. Sachiyo Morimoto is a Japanese jour

One Love Jamaica Festival 2009 Info

It’s that time of year again when Jamaican culture overtakes Yoyogi Park in Tokyo Japan for one day. I made posts about

Roots Rock Reggae Party in Japan

Japan’s love affair with Jamaican music continues. Shibuya’s Seco Bar and Lounge is set to be transformed into a C

Embassy of Japan Helps Childcare Facility

Japan through it’s Embassy in Kingston has donated millions of dollars to various government projects, outreach programs

Usain Bolt donates signed shoes to charity

Usain Bolt is still riding high on his multiple record breaking sprinting performance from the Beijing Olympics last year and

2009 Boys and Girls Champs Buzz Building

Track and field has always been big in Jamaica but with the performance of Jamaica athletes in recent years, culminating in ou

Chicken Foot Soup

This post is my entry into this month’s Japan Blog Matsuri being hosted by Deas of Rocking in Hakata. The last time I en

Jamaican Music – Mavado – So Blessed

Without a doubt music is one of the reasons that Jamaica is more than just a dot on the map. Jamaican music may be somewhat di

Bolt vs Phelps – IOC and Media Reactions

I remember clearly the tornado of controversy that was stirred up when Usain Bolt set fire to the bird’s nest in China w

Jamaipanese.com Hits the 3 Year Mark

Today February 2nd 2009 marks 3 years since I started blogging here on Jamaipanese.com. Another year as passed by quickly and

Gladys Kingston cracks me up

This video is one of my favourite videos. It might be difficult to understand but I think it’s hilarious. The Little Mis

Japanese Author writes about Gender and Sexuality in Jamaica

A Japanese author named Sachiyo Morimoto has teamed up with Jamaican scholars, entertainers and regular citizens to write a bo

Japanese Calendar Exhibition and Charity Sale

Yesterday I received a call and was told about a Japanese Exhibition and Charity Sale atΒ  the last minute by a friend from th

Kingston Featured on AlJazeera – Street Food

A visitor of mine sent a Youtube link to an interesting video of another international program that features Jamaica. The Engl

Million Dollar Question

The latest Jamaican to gain my respect and turn into a role model for me is a simple honest lady. Her name is Dhaima Brookes a

Aalawi – Jamaican Jerk Restaurant in Japan

The Tokyo Food File feature in the Japan Times has a great new feature on a Jamaican Restaurant own by a Japanese man in Ebisu

Kool Runnings Water Park – Negril, Jamaica

In an effort to enjoy the last bit of summer (although in Jamaica summer never seems to end) I accepted an invitation for a tr

Kingston Cafe – Sendai Japan

I made a post recently about a Jamaican store I spotted while watching a Japan themed episode of Top Gear and at the end of th