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TV NEWS: APPEARING IN NHK NEW YORK WAVE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CUTE BENTOS! ROCKET WORLD STUFFED BEAR TO SUPPORT WILDLIFE PRESERVATION.


NHK New York Wave, Japanese national broadcaster TV station logo, documentary about cute charaben and bentos, bento box makers in NYC, face food, cute yummy time by La Carmina, tv host and guide

I’ve been juggling projects recently, and something awesome was just confirmed… NHK, Japan’s national public broadcaster, is shooting a 20 minute documentary about cute cooking that will focus on my work and book, Cute Yummy Time! I’m currently brainstorming with the producer and director, so I can’t say much more about it yet. But NHK will be shooting the “New York Wave” episode in January, and it’ll air internationally (many US cities receive the channel). There might even be some way you can be part of the filming… I’ll keep you posted.

(The image above is from the manga, Welcome to the N.H.K. — but I thought it was cute.)

Scottish Fold cat with teddy bear toy, lying on couch, pets and stuffed animals funny photos, lolcats, Rocket World, stuffed bear from TAD gear, wildlife conservation groups plush toy, cutest wild animals, rare pets

Basil Farrow is one lucky Scottish Fold — he receives wonderful parcels in the mail (including autographed books and a Nintendo DS.) And look what arrived the other day: Titus, a slightly spooky plush teddy bear from Rocket World!

Scottish Fold cat with teddy bear toy, lying on couch, pets and stuffed animals funny photos, lolcats, Rocket World, stuffed bear from TAD gear, wildlife conservation groups plush toy, cutest wild animals, rare pets

Reader Stephanie emailed us about the awesome design company she’s working for. “We have a plush character line called I.nsurgents W.ilderness G.ruppo. The I.W.G. is a group of endangered species that have been given sentience from an alien force, dedicated to protect the world from evil humans and environmental apocalypse.”

Scottish Fold cat with teddy bear toy, lying on couch, pets and stuffed animals funny photos, lolcats, Rocket World, stuffed bear from TAD gear, wildlife conservation groups plush toy, cutest wild animals, rare pets

Basil Farrow loves his new friend — probably because Titus is squishy and has a round, adorable face like him! The skull is attached with Velcro and can detach from his paws. This teddy is a perfect gift for a Goth-inclined friend or baby bat — and it’s for a good cause, too (part of the proceeds go to select wildlife conservation groups). Come on over to Rocket World’s site to order plush characters, vinyl figures, artwork and more.

Scottish Fold cat with teddy bear toy, lying on couch, pets and stuffed animals funny photos, lolcats, Rocket World, stuffed bear from TAD gear, wildlife conservation groups plush toy, cutest wild animals, rare pets

I am so excited for Los Angeles that I can’t sleep! My book signings are Nov 28, 29 and 30 and I’ll be dressed up in an outrageous cosplay outfit, oh yes. Please pass on the info below to your LA friends, and if you’re in the area, I hope to see you soon!

Two CUTE YUMMY TIME book signings
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 28 and and Sunday, Nov 29; 2-4pm
WHERE: Kinokuniya Bookstore, 123 Astronaut S Onizuka #205, Los Angeles CA

CRAZY WACKY THEME RESTAURANTS TOKYO book signing
WHEN: Monday, November 30, 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Giant Robot LA gallery, 2062 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles CA
RSVP on Facebook

Musing of the Day #3: “Television. A medium — so called because it is neither rare nor well done.” – Ernie Kovacs quote

Song of the Day #246: Angra – Temple of Hate (Look out LA, the Adventure Team is going to be cruising around with this on repeat!)

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51 Comments

  1. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:29 am | Permalink

    PS: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

    And I forgot — here is my new CNNGo article about Asia WIN! A photo gallery of epic epicness http://tinyurl.com/ycwqgfm

  2. kat - rock n roll bride
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 4:10 am | Permalink

    wooop that is so exciting! we get that channel! be sure to tell us when it's on. good luck you crazy cat

  3. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:29 am | Permalink

    PS: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

    And I forgot — here is my new CNNGo article about Asia WIN! A photo gallery of epic epicness http://tinyurl.com/ycwqgfm

  4. kat - rock n roll bride
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 12:10 pm | Permalink

    wooop that is so exciting! we get that channel! be sure to tell us when it’s on. good luck you crazy cat

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:02 pm | Permalink

      YAY you’ll be able to see it live on the air! I will tell you well in advance. xoxox

  5. alicebello
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 10:58 am | Permalink

    CONGRATS! That's so awesome!!! XD. Hopefully I can get to LA for your book signing!

  6. Cecelia
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 11:43 am | Permalink

    congrats superstar!

  7. Animedancer
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 11:45 am | Permalink

    Congratulations to you! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

  8. Stephanie
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm | Permalink

    Congrats on NHK!

    AND Titus has a new home and friend. He can keep Basil comforted while you travel the world. :)

  9. Murbela
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:01 pm | Permalink

    Congratulations on the NHK documentary deal :) Happy Thanksgiving

  10. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:02 pm | Permalink

    YAY you'll be able to see it live on the air! I will tell you well in advance. xoxox

  11. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:03 pm | Permalink

    Fabulous! I hope you can come!

  12. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:03 pm | Permalink

    Thank you!! Happy Turkey Day to you too! ^__^

  13. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:04 pm | Permalink

    Thank YOU, Stephanie! The bear is very well made — I love the details, such as the mismatched eye and tooth! Basil will spend more cuddle time with him, I'm sure.

  14. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:04 pm | Permalink

    To you too! <3

  15. efalcon
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    happy turkey day typeing from an iPod is hard

  16. efrain
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    I hope you have a good day and a better night with lots to eat and good friends!

    till the next party!

  17. Token
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:13 pm | Permalink

    WEEEE!!! happy thanksgiving!!!

  18. Naka
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:49 pm | Permalink

    congrats ^^

    ur life seme svery exciting
    cute plushie too

  19. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:53 pm | Permalink

    Woohoo!

  20. lacarmina
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 1:53 pm | Permalink

    Thank you, dear Naka! I hope you're having a great Thanksgiving.

  21. Anonymous
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 6:58 pm | Permalink

    CONGRATS! That’s so awesome!!! XD. Hopefully I can get to LA for your book signing!

  22. Cecelia
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    congrats superstar!

  23. Animedancer
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 7:45 pm | Permalink

    Congratulations to you! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

  24. Stephanie
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 8:15 pm | Permalink

    Congrats on NHK!

    AND Titus has a new home and friend. He can keep Basil comforted while you travel the world. :)

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:04 pm | Permalink

      Thank YOU, Stephanie! The bear is very well made — I love the details, such as the mismatched eye and tooth! Basil will spend more cuddle time with him, I’m sure.

  25. Daveigh
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm | Permalink

    Too bad you arent in Maryland or Washington DC soon because Im here now And Id love a book signing and to meet you =)

  26. Murbela
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:01 pm | Permalink

    Congratulations on the NHK documentary deal :) Happy Thanksgiving

  27. Yukiro
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 4:05 pm | Permalink

    yeay!

  28. girl!
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 4:05 pm | Permalink

    awesome!! ^^

  29. efalcon
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    happy turkey day typeing from an iPod is hard

  30. efrain
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    I hope you have a good day and a better night with lots to eat and good friends!

    till the next party!

  31. Token
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:13 pm | Permalink

    WEEEE!!! happy thanksgiving!!!

  32. Naka
    Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:49 pm | Permalink

    congrats ^^

    ur life seme svery exciting
    cute plushie too

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 26, 2009 at 9:53 pm | Permalink

      Thank you, dear Naka! I hope you’re having a great Thanksgiving.

  33. Daveigh
    Posted November 27, 2009 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    Too bad you arent in Maryland or Washington DC soon because Im here now And Id love a book signing and to meet you =)

  34. Yukiro
    Posted November 27, 2009 at 12:05 am | Permalink

    yeay!

  35. girl!
    Posted November 27, 2009 at 12:05 am | Permalink

    awesome!! ^^

  36. shichi
    Posted November 28, 2009 at 5:27 pm | Permalink

    This is going to be fun

  37. shichi
    Posted November 29, 2009 at 1:27 am | Permalink

    This is going to be fun

  38. lacarmina
    Posted November 29, 2009 at 1:29 pm | Permalink

    I. Cannot. Wait!!

  39. shichi
    Posted November 29, 2009 at 6:51 pm | Permalink

    I told my Japanese professor, she seemed intrigued by it. I'll have to show her the cook book =D

  40. lacarmina
    Posted November 30, 2009 at 12:14 pm | Permalink

    Ooooh excellent!!

  41. lacarmina
    Posted November 30, 2009 at 8:14 pm | Permalink

    Ooooh excellent!!

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