Amerikajin: Your Eyes To The East

American In Beijing Impersonates 12 Characters In Viral Video

Amerikajin — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:39:12 +0000

Mike Sui who posted himself imitating 12 different personalities (*below) on Chinese video sharing platform Youku just less than a week ago has become an overnight web celebrity. His video already has over 4 million views and has been trending not only on Youku but shared all over Sina Weibo. The dialog is mainly in Chinese making it difficult for non-speakers to understand, but it’s still worth to watch.

*Beijing man, American white man, Mainland Chinese man, American black man, African black man, New Yorker, Japanese man, Hong Kong Chinese man, Russian man, French man, gay man, and a Taiwanese Chinese man.

Shara Lin: The One Girl Band

Amerikajin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:56:48 +0000

Garnering over 7 million hits on YouTube, I’m surprised this is the first time I have seen this video. Meet Taiwan’s Shara Lin, a music major, who here performs Jolin Tsai’s “Dancing Diva” all single-handedly on the piano, violin, and zither. Doesn’t hurt that she’s easy on the eyes either.

Steve Jobs Tribute Logo Designer Does New Ad For Coca-Cola

Amerikajin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:58:14 +0000

The Hong Kong student whose logo tribute to the passing of Steve Jobs (Apple logo with silhouette of Steve) that went viral is back again with a design for Coca-Cola. The designer, 20-year-old Jonathan Mak, was approached shortly after by Oglivy China and given the task to support Coca-Cola’s current campaign of “Open Happiness” through sharing. The ad is now out in China.

Yakiniku Master Restaurant By Golucci International Design

Amerikajin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:07:56 +0000

Located in Shanghai’s Tianyaoqiao Road lies Yakiniku Master’s third establishment which opened late of last year. Headed by designer Lee Hsuheng, the interior concept of the restaurant takes reference from both Japanese and Chinese cultures and combines them into modern and simple aesthetics. The overall construction gives off a very peaceful, zen-like atmosphere.

Ferrari Celebrates 20 Years In China With Special Edition 458 Italia

Amerikajin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:16:26 +0000

There’s not a better way to show off your status in China than rolling around in a luxury Ferrari. To mark their 20 years in the Chinese market since their very first sale in Beijing, Ferrari celebrates with a very limited edition Marco Polo red body, gold wheel plated, dragon detailed 458 Italia. Only 20 cars will be produced and you can get a first hand peek at the Italia Center of Shanghai World Expo Park in a few weeks.

via Autoblog