December 17, 2010
Believe it or not?!
日本語 
My video got nominated by YouTube Japan






Okay..I don't believe it myself still..
But it's real


Out of million potential videos in Japanese, my video got nominated!

by the all-known YouTube! Though I still need time to digest this fact, *too excited* like... why me


I hope to have everyone who loves my stuffs could give some support by voting my nominated video..


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This is it! The one that has been nominated
A really short video just wanting to introduce the snow being sooooo powder-ish ! 






Being nominated, I hope I win

If I won, I will be making more videos on snow!
coz it's winter now and I'm here again
If I did not, I will be making more and more and MORE videos till I get nominated again and WON

hahaSo, please Vote ne~~~~!


Go to the Official YouTube Video Awards Japan 2010 channel,
click on to the *Clapping hand* that says Good on top!
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Like this!! 
But remember to scroll to harupi before you click to vote... 
Arigato~~
Cheers


Arigato~~

Cheers


November 18, 2009
Best Winter of Your Life in Niseko!
I have once created a video application for the Best Job in the World organised by Queensland.
Speaking of the Best Job in the World, I did had a great experience when I was trying to think something out of a box to make a wonderful video, communicating while competing with the other contestants, weeks of just sticking onto my computer checking other videos on YouTube days and nights...
At the same, I spent all my precious time dreaming about
the beautiful ocean~

the tranquil of the island~

the white beach sand~

the clear blue sky~

the fun on the island and the excitement under the sea...the Great Barrier Reef



Coz I did not even made through the first stage~

But I LOVE what I've experienced


And I LOVE my video.



And so that was only a story in the past..
Now, I've a new story.

I've just created a new video to participate in a new contest which is quite similar with the above.
What is different is, the contest is limited for only people in Japan, and it's in winter


So instead of competing internationally, I'm competing only within Japan,
and instead of a blue ocean, I'm gonna see white powder snow
covering the whole mountain so beautifully, that it shall makes me touched to cry



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I adore the tropical island and the ocean so much that I've always make my ways to visit as many islands as I could .
But snow
somehow makes me cry. 

The scenery covered by snow is just too amazingly beautiful.


It's...it's just magical



Our Earth is just heaven~



Therefore, I just thought I should not missed this opportunity.

You know, if I won this contest,
I'd get paid

1,000,000yen (US$11,111, RM37,000) 
to enjoy this lil' piece of heaven the whole winter
But then, you should also know that if I won,
I am needed to stay in the resort for 4 months presenting the Daily Video Snow Report (Monday to Saturday), presenting Weekly Video Blog 3 times a week, and participating in every promotion activities..
which literally means that this is a job

1,000,000yen for 4 months..

1 month = 250,000yen (US$2800, RM9,500)

...looks more like a basic salary in Japan kinda
But hey~ MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING!


Of course we are not talking just about money here

Guess what!

I'll be getting free Ski or Snowboard Equipment from K2 Sports

I'll be getting free winter wear from Burton

I'll be getting free ski and snowboard lessons from professionals

I'll be getting free memorable Photo and Video Album of my Winter by Niseko Photography
Most of all, I'll be getting the most amazing experience that I never had before


A chance for a Level-up !


If I got chosen of coz

(Nevertheless, still the 1 million yen is essential..
)Translation

Hi, I'm Ito Haruka.
I came from Malaysia but have been staying in Japan for 6 years.
I've grown up in a multi-racial country. Therefore, besides Japanese, I'm also capable in speaking English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay.
English
I can read, I can write, I can speak in English. My accent might not be excellent, but trust me, I'm quite familiar with English.
Mandarin
I know how to speak in Mandarin, I know how to speak in Cantonese as well.
Cantonese
But I'm not familiar with the words in either both of them.
Malay
I'm a Malaysian and that should proves my ability in Malay.
I love to blog. I blog about my daily normal life. I blog about my special experiences. I blog about stuffs I care about with my words, pictures, videos, and designs. This has eventually bringing me so much surprises and happiness of knowing new friends and new discoveries.
I of course love the outdoor activities and adventures. I've not tried ski or snowboard before but really hoping to experience the REAL powder snow if I got the chance to win this contest. I have full confidence in my enthusiasm.
I hope to tell everyone from all over the world about how amazing Niseko during my days in [Best Winter of My Life in Hanazono Niseko].
The winner will be announced on the 23rd November 2009


But till then, judging will be based on the popularity and number of views in YouTube.
So, pleeeaaaseeee rate and view and spread for meeeeee


Seriously


So that I can blog, blog, blog more about the powder snow~





October 12, 2009
I'm going to Fit's DANCE!

What's Fit's 
Fit's a popular, as written on the banner, a Soft & Long-Lasting Flavor Gum by LOTTE

Fit's a popular, as written on the banner, a Soft & Long-Lasting Flavor Gum by LOTTE
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
What's Fit's dance

Fit's dance is a dance promoted in Fit's TV commercial.
This
is the 1st season of the TV commercial 

is the 1st season of the TV commercial 

And this
is the 2nd season of the TV commercial
is the 2nd season of the TV commercial
So, what do I mean by going Fit's dance

Fit's has been holding a dancing contest last season via YouTube and whoever got the most views won the GRAND prize




I was unaware when they were doing this and totally missed the whole FUN

However, they are making it happening again for 2nd season Fit's Dance

What contestants need to do is,



Refer to official site
Steps to application



































Since, everything is in Japanese, and if someone reading this happened to have some interest in participating, I might be a help~

Follow following STEPS


STEP
Master the dance from the Fit's TV commercial.
2nd Season Fit's Dance TUTORIAL

Click to enlarge
See TUTORIAL VIDEO 

STEP 

Select the area that you are currently living in.
If you are in Japan, select the state you are residing. For those who are outside Japan, there's only 1 option which is "Overseas".
Every area has a different opening of the song. Download it

Then, use the song, dance, and edit your video.

However, there's a new rule for Season 2 which did not applied to Season 1 before.
Contestants need to dance somewhere which could represent the area you've chosen for your video.
Which means, I guess you can only dance outside somewhere but not inside your house.
Overseas contestants would be easier coz anywhere outside Japan is overseas.


STEP
Fill up the application form and upload your video.
Fill in

Nickname: harupi
Video Title: Fit's Dance to the MAX (get a title with impact
)Select area: 海外 (Overseas)
Email address: haruka@harupi.com
Check the Terms & Conditions box and CLICK

Then upload your video and CLICK


STEP
Now you can check uploaded video on YouTube 

Applying date from 29 Sept 2009 ~ 2 Nov 2009

(Apply earlier benefits to gain more views
)Publishing date will be on the 13 Oct 2009 ~ 16 Nov 2009

Anyone from all over the world can PARTICIPATE
as long as you have an internet access where you could upload your video to apply

You might think this is boring,

but you have to know,
the prizes are YUMMMY~~

GRAND PRIZE
100 million yen (US$10,000~, RM37,000~) + LOTTE Fit's (365 packs)2nd PRIZE
20 million yen (US$2,000~, RM7,400~) + LOTTE Fit's (365 packs)3rd PRIZE
10 million yen (US$1,000~, RM3,700~) + LOTTE Fit's (365 packs)Condolences PRIZE, 1 for each areas in Japan + 1 for overseas

5 million yen (US$500, RM1800~) + LOTTE Fit's (50 packs) Absolutely Delicious
Coz I need 

and I need 



and I need 
FUN 
Wanna join


Practice by watching all the samples provided





My PICK-UPS



Just be CREATIVE
, SPORTING
and ACTIVE
Watch more samples.
Oh, you might want to know the winner for the last season

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1
GRAND PRIZE
GRAND PRIZE She was just 11 years old...

Season 1
2nd PRIZE
2nd PRIZEEven this got 2nd prize...she's not REAL

Season 1
3rd PRIZE
3rd PRIZEName Kozue, she is active in the dancing world on the web...
as she has gained herself with popularity on Nico Nico Video (Japan) and YouTube~
a rival...
I never really had any dancing experience...and I'm going to compete with these people...

Anyway, it's just for fun
(persuading myself..
)I've already started practicing





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think i'm clumsy for dancing...

But I'll still try my best


Hoping from your SUPPORT







Just click to view when I'm DONE
I promised to be worth-while









