July 2008

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    Tagtype makes Kanji input easy

    Writing Kanji is probaly the toughest thing about the Japanese language. While it’s possible to input Kanji via the Japanese IME on a computer, doing so on other electronic equipment still can present a challenge. Thankfully, there is a new device called the Tagtype that tackles the problem a little differently. The Tagtype was developed […] More

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    Shinjuku Piccadilly for movie VIPs

    Do you consider yourself the ultimate movie fan? Do you get excited knowing you’re going out to the movie theaters tonight? Does the smell of popcorn fill you with delight as you walk in the front door of the theater? Do you live in Japan, and have an extra 30,000 yen ($278) to blow? Well […] More

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    Nico Nico Douga goes International

    Nico Nico Douga has officially went international! They launched a German and Spanish version of the site on Friday. Recently, Sankaku Complex posted an article talking about how much trouble Nico Nico Douga is in financially. In Japan, there has been a sharp decline in traffic to the site most likely due to Nico Nico […] More

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    Ikki Tousen breast shaped food

    In order to celebrate the Ikki Tousen Great Guardians PSP Game, the Cure Maid Cafe has added an interesting milk pudding dessert to their menu called “Hakufu no gyuunyuu purin”, which translates to Hakufu’s milk pudding. This dish is named after the main character in Ikki Tousen, Sonsaku Hakafu. I like the attention to detail […] More

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    Chinese restaurant’s BIG mistake

    By now you must be familiar with Engrish… the act of Japanese people and companies trying to use English when they don’t have a full understanding of the words. Using English words in everyday life, especially on signs is a popular practice all over Japan and Asia. Unfortunatly, this Chinese restaurant learned the hard way […] More

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    Lego Sushi

    I had the craving for sushi a few nights ago, but never made it out. But Mona came to the rescue with her Lego Sushi find. It didn’t satisfy my hunger, but it definitely made me smile. The lego sushi is very well done, and features your popular varieties including different maki, and nigiri rolls. […] More

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    Dragonball Movie Poster

    A new Dragonball movie post was released by the Sankei Shimbun paper which shows the lead actor Justin Chatwin standing in Goku’s trademark orange gi. The Kanji on the poster literally means “The legend comes to life.” Also you may notice the opening date worldwide on the bottom. We shall be seeing the Dragonball movie […] More

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    Yuko Ogura wins Gravure Idol Award

    Sankei Newspaper’s entertainment website ZakZak has awarded Yuko Ogura their first ever Gravure Idol Award on July 17th, 2008. Some may consider her a non tradition choice because usually popular gravure idols have a large chest. So its a pleasant change to see that you can have normal and realistic porportions and still be popular […] More

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    VIZ Media now in the movie business

    With the success Viz Media has had with the Death Note, and Bleach movies this year in the states, they have taken the next step and formed a movie production company called Viz Prods. What this means is that we will no doubt start to see a lot of the anime and Japanese titles their […] More

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    Photos of traditional life in Japan

    Japan has a history that dates back for millennia. However, for the normal person, it may be hard to get a glimpse of what life was like during even the most recent centuries. Old Photos of Japan is one way to see how people dressed and lived during 1860 to 1930. Photography was brand new, […] More

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    Dragonball Bento Boxes

    Well you may remember the Rockstar Bento Boxes. This time, I have bento boxes from the Dragon Ball anime. I could not find the source of these images, only a Youtube clip with screenshots of all the boxes, so if anyone knows the original Japanese source, please leave a comment! Krillin Oolong Master Roshi Garlic […] More

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    Bullet Train vs Car

    During my visit to the UK in 2003, I discovered so much I like about that country. I was instantly attracted to the music like UK Grime, and Bhangra due to the clever lyrics and strong, unique beats. Food-wise, I’m still trying to find a source of Walker’s Crisps here in the states 5 years […] More

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