Japanese Animation Film Festival and Manga Poster Contest 2013

The year 2014 will mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Japan. One of the first events to mark this occas

Kirk “Jamaipanese” Brown featured in today’s Gleaner Youthlink

A few weeks ago at a technology related press event I crossed paths with a representative from the Jamaica Gleaner who heard a

Chronixx – Smile Jamaica – Video and Lyrics

Jamaica’s local music scene has spawned many international hits and superstars over the decades and our music has influe

Jamaipanese is now on Instagram!

I recently acquired a Samsung Galaxy S4 (more on that later) to replace my now ancient HTC Legend and while going app dow

Birthday Celebrations at Japanese Restaurant Cocoro

Ever since learning about Japanese restaurant Cocoro in late 2010 I’ve always wanted to visit. Billed as the best place

Jamaipanese.com wins big at Jamaica Blog Awards

Today is a good day for Jamaipanese.com. At the 2012 staging of the Jamaica Blog Awards at  South Beach Cafe in Kingston I w

Ikebana Floral Extravaganza in Jamaica

On Wednesday November 28th I was invited to attend a special event entitled “Ikebana Floral Extravaganza”. The hig

Jamaica’s Medals at the 2012 London Olympics

The sprinting capital of the world has had another successful Olympics. 4 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 4 bronze medals fo

Usain Bolt is a Sprinting Legend – Congrats to the entire Jamaican Olympic Team

Jamaica has set the London Olympics on fire plundering 12 medals – 4 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 4 bronze medals. T

6 Jamaican Sprinters to watch at the London Olympics 2012

The London 2012 Olympic Games are underway but while a couple Jamaican’s such as the Alia Atkinson has been involved in

Anime Nation 2012 set for August 10th

Anime Nation is back for the third year running. Jamaica’s very own anime convention featuring cosplay, live performance

Jamaican Ambassador to Japan hoping to build closer ties – Jamaica Gleaner

The Jamaica Gleaner today features an article by Hasani Walters entitled “Jamaican Ambassador To Japan Dreams Of More.&

One Love Jamaica Festival 2012 – Photos + Video

Another year, another spring and Tokyo came alive over the weekend with the 2012 staging of the One Love Jamaica Festival in Y

One Love Jamaica Festival 2012 Information

It is that time of year again when Yoyogi Park in Tokyo wakes up from its winter slumber and rings in the spring and summer wi

Japan’s Reggae Affair A Deception? – Jamaica Gleaner

An interesting article entitled “Japan’s Reggae Affair A Deception?” was published in last Sunday’s J

Cooking Japanese in Jamaica – New Gleaner Lifestyle series

I was pleasantly surprised when reading the Jamaica Gleaner online today to discover the first entry in what is promised to be

Jamaipanese.com is 6 years old today

Believe or not Jamaipanese.com turns 6 today! My blog blog just keeps getting more awesome as I enjoy writing and sharing post

Japanese Culture and Calendar Exhibition 2012

It was that time of year again when the Japanese Embassy in Jamaica had their Calendar exhibition and although I was there in

Animae Caribe Animation and New Media Festival

I saw an interesting share on Twitter today about Animae Caribe – Animation and New Media Festival. Many things about th

Back in Jamaica after 3 weeks in Japan

On September 4th I left Jamaica and headed towards Japan to fulfill a dream I have had for at least 10 years, that dream was

Jamaipanese in Japan – Quick Update 5

So I am about halfway through my vacation time in Japan. I’ve seen many places and experience a lot of the things I drea

Jamaipanese in Japan – Quick Update 4

The last few days has been crazy hectic, I have clocked up hundreds of miles traveling to various places such as Nara, Kyoto a

Follow, Like and Share my Adventures in Japan

My first trip to Japan is only a few hours away now after years of planning. Due to the support of family, friends and my awes

Operation Visit Japan Update – The countdown begins

The light at the end of the tunnel is now in my face, the finish line is in sight and the goal is within touching distance. I