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
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
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
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
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
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
With America imitating so much coming out of Japan, even commercials are not off limits. Check out this viral parody of a Japanese Bikini Zone commercial… very bad Japanese might I add. More
When big companies are going after high-tech, revolutionary materials for the edge during the Beijing Olympics, Hitoshi Mimura goes back to basics and incorporates rice to give athletes an edge. Mimura’s running shoes incorporates rice husks in the soles. He says, The husks, which are ground and embedded in the rubber soles of racing flats, […] More
Here’s a cool set of watches from Fredflare for anyone who’s learning Japanese, or just wants a cool accessory. When a button is pressed, the watches will announce the time in Japanese. It’s like having a Japanese friend with you all the time, plus for $20, it’s a very cheap friend. More
Life in or near Florida? Want to meet the LEGEND of Ninja Warrior himself? Here’s your chance! Makoto Nagano will make his first U.S. appearance at the Chibi-Pa festival in West Palm Beach, FL on September 27th 2008! Who is Makoto Nagano? You have got to be new to Ninja Warrior if you are wondering […] More
How can you teach kids about music, give them a nice plushy toy, and help endangered animals all at the same time? Give them a Keromin! Yuji Okuyama, a Saitama engineer, has created a stuffed toy frog that looks as if it’s just a normal stuffed animal. However, a look under the green furry skin […] More
Karaoke fans around the world rejoice… or maybe just karaoke fans in Japan. On October 18th, in time for Japanese Karaoke day, toy maker Tomy will release a tiny Karaoke box called the Hi-Kara. The Hi-Kara is a small box like toy that features a 2.4 LCD screen that displays karaoke lyrics. The toy is […] More
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