Master Blaster
Writer / Translator
Master Blaster is the two-man translating team of Canada’s Steven Le Blanc and Japan’s Masami M, a pair who in addition to writing work are in English education and created the StudyNow app for Japanese students of English.
Together they have written somewhere around 1,500 articles for RocketNews24 covering such diverse topics as Chinese men selling sanitary napkins to each other and a Japanese guy dragging an ear of corn around the Tokyo train system. A few of these were actually good, but don’t take our word for it! Here’s what our beloved readers had to say:
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It was a good thing the suspect had decided to become a cop, because he doesn’t seem to be a very good criminal.
Our skeptical writers wonder if the combination of singing and elevating is a winner or a bust.
Next time someone rides a tiny scooter through a typhoon to bring you a filet-o-fish, don’t forget to request your free smile too!
The zoo has planned a highly interactive exhibit allowing visitors to be completely immersed in animals’ pooh.
Some historical sites are honored while others get the shaft, but that may just be how the Shuri Theater likes it.
A car with your own face plastered on every inch of the body is the epitome of a “customized car.” How could they refuse?
This stunning work of century-old architecture has given its last tour allowing people access to never-before-seen parts of the facility.
A former correctional officer recounts one experience of an execution in detail, because he can never forget.
Dainashi shows the stamina of a warrior as he drums the extremely high tempo theme songs to every stage.
Finally, what virtual reality was intended to do this whole time: let you fire a powerful wave of energy at those who have wronged you.
Fans of Love Live! Sunshine!! will no doubt want to get their hands on a pair of Love Live! nippers.
Mr. Sato takes the plunge and follows the promise of a super-cheap haircut into the unknown.
You don’t have to be a baseball fan to be a fan of arguably Japan’s greatest export to the sport.
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