June 2008

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    New Japanese Words

    Language is one of the many things that is constantly evolving. Here in America, the news of Webster adding new words into their dictionary is always a news worthy event. In Japan it is no different. Kojien has adopted a “few” new words into their dictionary. This is the first time in nearly a decade […] More

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    The Trons: Robot Rock Group

    Even though this one’s from New Zealand, when I think of robots, I instantly think of Japan. New Zealand has their own four piece rock band with robotic members. The robots play real instruments, and are pretty good. Ham, Wiggy, Swamp, and Fifi make up the 4 member rock band, “The Trons”. Get it? Check […] More

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    Solar Panel Plants

    Mitsubishi Corp has taken a little hint from mother nature in their new solar panel setup. They have created a “solar plant” that features leaves made up of solar panels. The faux plant mimics nature’s leaves gathering sun from all directions. Mitsubishi hopes to have these sort of plants in homes as a means to […] More

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    Japanese Love Piggy Bank

    Love can be a very expensive thing, especially when dating. First there are all the dinners you have to pay for, the movie tickets that must be bought, the hotel rooms when you are traveling. It’s almost like you need to start saving before you even fall into love. The Ikemenbank, “handsome men bank”, may […] More

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    Pokemon Haruhi Dance

    It was only a matter of time before I lied again and posted another Haruhi dance video. This time it’s the Pokemon Haruhi dance! More

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    Dance Dance Revolution Community

    I’m not going to lie. I used to be one of those people that played Dance Dance Revolution when I was in high school. I loved it, and it burned calories like nothing else. I was pretty good. Handling 8 steps on Mainiac (Heavy for you new DDR fans). However while DDR is still going […] More

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    3D TVs for Japan Only

    Well Japan gets another thing cool that we wont be seeing in the U.S. anytime soon. Hyundai has unveiled that they are offering a 3D TV for Japanese markets. Hyundai says that cable stations already broadcast the 3-D programs about 4 times a day. However those programs are just a few minutes of video, including […] More

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    83% of Japanese hate Pepsi Blue Hawaii

    Seems like Billy West was right when he said he didn’t like the new Pepsi Blue Hawaii flavor. A marketing agency in Japan has reported that 83% of Japanese hate the new Pepsi Blue Hawaii flavor. I don’t think Pepsi was adventerous enough with their new flavor. Japan seems to like odd combinations that would […] More

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    Real Life Niko Bellic from GTA4

    Pixeloo has done it again. You may remember him for starting the big craze in un-tooning cartoon, and video game characters. His latest work took Niko Bellic from the hit video game Grand Theft Auto 4, and made him into a real life man. Check out Pixeloo for details, and the high resolution version can […] More

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    Japanese Govt. crackdown on Fansubbing

    The Japanese government is stepping in to help anime companies battle the pre-dominantly overseas trend of fansubbing anime titles. In their new “Intellectual Property Strategic Program 2008”, the Japanese government aims to stop unauthorized online sharing of content and distribution. While the report doesn’t specifically mention fansubbing, it does leave hints that this year will […] More

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    Big Four of Akiba fund raising

    Remember the Big 4 of Akiba? Those guys who cross dressed as Haruhi, and were shooting air-guns in the crowded streets of Akihabara? Well they’re back, but this time, it shouldn’t get them arrested. Last Saturday and Sunday the infamous 4 made their reappearance in Akihabara to begin a fundraising campaign to bring happiness back […] More

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    Yakuza 2 to be in Japanese

    Sega has scored some cool points with me for Yakuza 2. I think Japan is on like the 6th Yakuza game or something, and we are just getting a second. However, after much criticism over the original Yakuza game being dubbed — losing some of the sterotypical Yakuza-ness that American’s seem to love, Sega is […] More

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