July 2008
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- in Japan
LCD Display that will make you hungry
While the NTT DoCoMo’s smell-o-phone still remains to be seen, NTT’s scent technology has made it into the wild. Recruit Co Ltd has released a unit that emits appetizing scents along with video advertising offerings from cafes and restaraunts in the underground mall of Tokyo Station. This system is the first of its kind, and […] More
- in Games
Stuffed plush portables
You can never have too many soft replicas of your favorite electronics as falling asleep with them on the bed may prove painful when you roll over onto the stylus of your Nintendo DS. Designer Kmila Rodz has created awesome felt plush versions of the IPhone, classic Game Boy, and the DS that are worth […] More
- in Japan
Ikoma City dumps vending machines
Japan is known as the land of the rising sun… and the land of vending machines. There are over 5.4 million vending machines as of Dec 2007 in Japan alone. However, with going green becoming a worldwide trend, how much of a carbon footprint are those vending machines leaving? The mayor of Ikoma City, Makoto […] More
- in News
AKIBA Today site launches
As an American covering Japan, I depend on blogs and other websites that offer glimpses into daily Japan. I believe many people would be surprised to see how many blogs I have in Google reader in my quest to catch things off the radar that other Japan focused blogs miss. In a press release today, […] More
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5 reasons why Shoko Nakagawa is awesome
If you don’t know who Shoko Nakagawa is, you have missed out on one of the most entertaining, funny, and truly moe idols ever. She is not only a successful gravure idol, but she can also sing, act, and is one of the biggest otaku in the world! Yep, you heard me. She is probably […] More
- in Games
Nanaca Crash!
Looking for a fun way to waste time that involves a cute anime girl named Nanaca running into Taichi with her bike causing him to go flying in the air all while being rated for distance? Yea, I know you are. So that’s why I choose to share Nanaca Crash! The game is very simple, […] More
Bandai Namco wants more subtitles
We all know that the overseas anime and gaming markets are growing at a ridiculous pace. Anime companies in Japan, in particular, simply cannot keep up with the demand in non-Japanese speaking regions. Bandai Namco must have realized this, and have taken the first steps to help their overseas distribution. Bandai Namco announced on Monday […] More
in JapanUnagi Nobori – Eel energy drink
Japan’s hot right now. Summer is in full swing, and that means one thing… It’s eel-eating season! To start the season right, Japan Tabacco INC has released the first mass-produced eel drink in Japan called Unagi Nobori (Surging Eel). Unagi Nobori is being marketed towards manly men who are exhausted from the summer heat. Many […] More
- in Japan
JPopJapan.com Launches!
If you’re a fan of JPop, you may want to check out ChrisG’s latest creation, JPopJapan.com. While there are only a handful of constantly updated JPop blogs and sites for the English speaking fans, JPopJapan.com hopes to not only become an active place for discussion of new JPop hitting the airwaves, but also help spotlight […] More
- in Japan
Akihabara’s vehicle-free street to reopen?
Could Akihabara’s vehicle-free street come back? Akibablog pointed out that earlier signs announcing the close of vehicle-free street are now gone. The vehicle-free street had been closed since June 15th, and had been the first time being closed since it started in 1973. July 27th marks the 49th day since the Akihabara stabbings. In Buddhism, […] More
- in News
Japan objects to Olympic baseball rules
The new baseball rules for the 2008 Beijing Olympics has team Japan manager Senichi Hoshino very upset. The new rules state that during the 11th inning, each team will begin with a runner on first and second base. This was done to prevent long drawn out games. The Olympic Committee issued this announcement on their […] More
- in Games
Wii Music Trailer
No one can deny the success that Nintendo has had with their Wii console. Since the system was launched in late 2006, it has become the largest selling game console in the world. Nintendo hasn’t faltered in releasing popular in-house titles such as Wii Sports (bundled, but a crowd favorite),Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Fit. […] More
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