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    The biggest Big Mac in Japan

    Just when you thought the Mega Mac was the biggest burger in Japan, I give you the Supa Ookii Mega Oogata Biggu Makku. Sadly, Mc Donalds does not want to contribute to the obesity rate here in America, so we shall never see this Big Mac. Itadakimasu! More

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    The Hello Kitty Cocaine Ring

    Who was it that said Hello Kitty was evil? Im sure some one has said it. Now they have validation! What did Guatemalan anti-narcotics police find when they seized 1.2 tones of cocaine on its way to Mexico? Hello Kitty cocaine! So not only is Sanrio planning on having Hello Kitty model Christian Dior’s autumn/winter […] More

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    The Big Four of Akiba

    There’s a new group in Akihabara that have made the police step up their patrols since the crackdown officially started. Who are they? They call themselves the Big Four of Akiba, not to be confused with the F4 from Hana Yori Dango. These four men dress in Haruhi outfits, and carry air guns that look […] More

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    Pan Kissh – Shinjuku Panty Cafe

    When you think of Japanese pop culture, you can’t overlook the sometimes perverse underground culture that is spread all over Japan. Back in the 1980s, Japan saw a rise in the amount of “bottomless” cafes where women often worked without panties and offered customers strategic views with well-placed mirrors and fans. However, Tokyo Gov. Shintaro […] More

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    Honda’s Japanese Crime Rate GPS

    For those of you living in Japan and sometime wonder if you are leaving your car in a safe area, Honda has a new GPS system that will put your mind at ease. The new crime rate detecting navigation system  links to local police stations and provides crime ratings by location. The data that is […] More

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    The Transformers Owl

    Meet Popochan, a southern white faced scops owl from South Africa. This owl is known as the transformer owl of the animal kingdom. When it wants to seem more of a threat, it will grow 3 times as large. However, when scared, you may think Popochan has some kind of owl eating disorder. Via Hemmy. More

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    Generate your own QR code

    You may have seen those pictures before while browsing Japanese sites. That image is called a QR code. It’s basically a 2D barcode. With Japan’s citizen’s being among the top tech savvy in the world, these codes provide easy access to information for many. What Japan Thinks posted an article showing just how popular these […] More

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    The Mecha Mobile Phone

    If by chance you live in Korea, use Softbank as your carrier, or can get your hands on Korean import mobile phones you are in luck. The Toshiba 815T now has a street date of April 26th. This Transformers like Mecha phone is a real phone with a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera and QVGA screen. […] More

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    Onnanoko ni Naritai: Cosplay version

    Have you ever wanted to cosplay as your favorite female character only to realize youre male and don’t have a clue where to start? (Come on, there has to be a few of you out there). Well there’s now a manual just for you! Onnanoko ni Naritai! Cosplay ver (I wanna be a girl) gives […] More

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    Wii-mote Head Tracking

    Was just reading Dannychoo’s latest post about Apple filing a new patent for a pair of glasses with a head mounted laser. I got a bit excited because earlier in the day I was reading a cool article over at Joystiq about Johnny Lee. Who is Johnny Lee? He was a speaker at a recent […] More

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    Kobe Beef IPod Nano Skin

    Are you the ultimate Japanophile with a healthy gadget addiction and a culinary taste that would rival Iron Chef Morimoto? Have you ever wondered how to let the world know of your two very different hobbies? Well I give you the IPob, the B is for Beef! Here’s an Ipod Nano Skin modeled after the […] More

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    Hidetaka Kano

    Hidetaka Kano (狩野英孝) is a Japanese comic from Kurihara city, Miyagi Prefecture. He is known for portraying narcissist characters (characters that love themselves), such as hosts, sales guys, and even a teacher. His most famous character has been the camera guy which you will see below. Even if you don’t speak Japanese, you can find […] More

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