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    Hello Kitty Online

    So, are you a fan of Hello Kitty and MMOs? Hello Kitty Online may become your new addiction. I have to admit, it looks like this game could keep you busy for awhile. Along with designing a very customizable avatars, you can: Own pets, take care of them, and watch them grow. Play countless mini […] More

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    Green polar bears in Japan

    The polar bears at the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya are drawing weird looks from zoo visitors. The coats of the polar bears appear to be turning green. Masami Kurobe, a zoo official said, Visitors seem to be shocked by the color, and we are asked every day why they are so green. […] More

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    A look into the Japanese immigration office

    For anyone that has had to deal with Japanese immigration, Mike’s latest video may look very familiar. For those who have never had to deal with it, like me, I may take his advice and fly to Korea, and deal with the Japanese visa there. Check out Mike’s hilarious podcast of the ordeal: Via Japan […] More

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    Attack of the Show in Japan 2008

    Everyone’s favorite dynamic duo from G4TV, Kevin and Olivia are filming their annual Japan show to air in mid November on Attack of the Show. One of their first stops was meeting with Dannychoo for a little Starwars trooping on Danny’s home turf in Shibuya. With everyone in shorts and short sleeves, you know Danny […] More

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    Keiko Suzuki loves to play with ice cream

    Sometimes art comes to us in the strangest places. Meet Keiko Suzuki, a talented artist, with a tiny obsession… She’s addicted to sculpting faces in her ice cream! Her blog, IceFace, offers us a glimpse into her ice face sculpture creations, as well as other tasty desserts she finds and must try. She also has […] More

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    Games you can actually feel

    A team of Japanese developers have created a system that uses ultrasound to create a 3D representation of an object that you can feel with your bare hands. Let me give that a second to soak in. Yep, you heard me right. You can actually feel the virtual object. Using vibration in controllers has been […] More

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    What time is it? Gun O’clock!

    Japan seems to love unique ways to wake up in the morning. You may remember the Japanese Ministry’s children army training clock that I wrote about before. For those of you secret agents out there, this is the ultimate training clock that will keep you on your toes right out of bed. This clock has […] More

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    3D stereoscopic images of Japan

    Stereoscopic imaging is a way of creating an illusion of depth in an image using two different pictures of an object. There are many forms of stereoscopic images, from the blue and red 3D photos that you used as a kid to read 3D comics, to the special glasses used at 3D movies at theaters. […] More

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    Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda resigns

    In a bit of breaking news, the current prime minister of Japan, Yasuo Fukuda, has officially announced his resignation! While he hasn’t been the most popular prime minister in recent years, he said the reason he is resigning is due to political deadlock. The upperhouse is controlled by the opposition party, while Fukuda’s party controls […] More

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    Outlet shaped closet

    Need that finishing piece to complete your geeky interior? Well the people at VICEVERSA-e have just what you need. Here’s a outlet-shaped mini-closet that even includes a socket shaped cup that holds your magazines. This outlet closet is hand made from fiberglass, and will run you about 21,525 yen ($199 dollars). DVICE via Mona N. More

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    What blogs do the Japanese read?

    Have you ever wondered what are the top blogs people read in Japan? Asiajin compiled the list that will put your mind at ease, and even added a short English description for each of them. Here are the top 10, for the other 40, check out Asiajin’s list. 1. GIGAZINE – Tech and Geek blog […] More

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