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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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    Japanese Bikini Zone

    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

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    Rice shoes to win at Beijing Olympics?

    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

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    Talking Japanese Watches

    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

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    Makoto Nagano part of Chibi-Pa festival 2008

    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

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    Keromin the singing frog

    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

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    Sing anywhere with tiny karaoke cube

    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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