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Desktop 'Magic Sakura' Cherry Tree Springs Into Bloom
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Sun, 2010-03-14 21:47
Spring is almost here, and for those in Japan (and Washington D.C.) that means the cherry blossoms are about to bloom! Now the rest of us can get in on the fun, thanks to the Magic Sakura fake flowering tree!
What's going on in my life.
Submitted by AichiAlex on Sun, 2010-03-14 21:14So yeah, I've been neglecting this blog a lot recently, but all that neglecting has finally paid off!
Last week, I was accepted to study abroad in 関西外大 !!! So it looks like I'll be going back to Japan for another year, and of course I'll keep all you guys updated on everything I do. That means...
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Are the rumours about Japanese girls schools true?
Submitted by KenYN on Sun, 2010-03-14 15:28I am occasionally accused (quite rightly!) of spicing up story titles, but today this survey from goo Ranking needs no extra help from me, when they asked what rumours about Japanese girls schools are they curious to find out if they are true or not.
Mizuna Bacon
Submitted by underpainting on Sun, 2010-03-14 11:07
Mizuna is a Japanese vegetable, also called Japanese Mustard or California Peppergrass, which used for hotpots, salads, and pasta, among other things.
Japan's Train Buffs Yell For Dr. Yellow
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Sun, 2010-03-14 11:01
Riding the pain train? The doctor is in... Dr. Yellow, that is. Folk wisdom among Japanese train buffs states that a glimpse of the bright yellow diagnostic bullet train is all that's needed to cure the blues.
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Japan daily train commute
Submitted by japansugoi on Sun, 2010-03-14 08:06What is your daily commute like? Like this daily train commute in Japan?
Showing off your coolness and cuteness in Japan
Submitted by KenYN on Sun, 2010-03-14 06:14goo Ranking’s silliness for today is a look at what women do in the hope of being considered cute and men do for coolness.
The 'Wipe Shirt' Keeps Eyeglasses And Shirts Clean
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Sun, 2010-03-14 04:01
The "Wipe Shirt" - say that carefully - combines a stylish white dress shirt with a microfiber pad. Both your eyeglasses and your shirts will stay cleaner though wearing it may cause you to look geekier.
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Ferriss on how he learned Japanese, and other stuff
Submitted by harvey on Sat, 2010-03-13 18:34- Read more
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More dubious statistics on domain ownership
Submitted by KenYN on Sat, 2010-03-13 16:41
Every time a survey like this one from Marsh Inc into domains comes up, I comment on how the statistics must surely be wrong, or at the very least the question is framed badly.
The Samurai Maid Cafe... Stop In For A Slice!
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Sat, 2010-03-13 14:01
Maid cafes? Tokyo's full of 'em. Samurai cafes? Seen it on TV. Wouldn't it be cool if there was a Samurai Maid Cafe? Yes it would... and yes there is!
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Hello Kitty Tartan Celebrates Cute Icon's 35th Birthday
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Sat, 2010-03-13 04:01
Hello Kitty is 35 and brand owner Sanrio is celebrating the event with the introduction of an official Hello Kitty Tartan - and of course, a line of goods decked out in eye-watering pink plaid.
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Sayaka Matsui sexy race queen and chakuero idol
Submitted by japansugoi on Sat, 2010-03-13 03:05Sayaka Matsui 松井沙也香 is a sexy 27 year old Japanese race queen and chakuero gravure idol. Originally from Osaka, she was a race queen for Katchaogaru (The Japan GT Championship round 4 only) in 2003,...
Twittering on TV
Submitted by KenYN on Fri, 2010-03-12 17:36
As if Japanese television wasn’t mindless enough (there are good shows, but even the good shows are cheap time-fillers), nearly half of the respondents to iShare’s survey into Twitter and television thought the two make a fun mix.
Bonden Festival, Akita
Submitted by Shibuya246 on Fri, 2010-03-12 17:08
This entry was simple but very bold. It kept trying to run up and down the street which sent people ducking for cover in case it fell.
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Foreigner Radio Taisou Fun
Submitted by harvey on Fri, 2010-03-12 15:15
A friend of mine had the pretty rare experience of working in a company that still does the Radio Exercises (ラジオ体操) before starting work each morning.
The video says it all.
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Cellphone Sensor Tells Your Boss If You're Working Or Goofing Off
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Fri, 2010-03-12 14:01
Every slacker employee's worst nightmare is about to be brought to life, thanks to the research arm of Japan's second largest telecom company. Is goofing off on the job doomed to become a thing of the past?
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Flower Resurrection Service Delivers Zombie Orchids
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Fri, 2010-03-12 04:01
Japanese orchid grower Matsumura Yoran has hit on a way to bring flowers back to life. Beginning this April you can order your franken-flowers, which will soothe your soul without eating your brain.
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Natsuko Tatsumi and Sayuri Otomo sexy cosplay
Submitted by japansugoi on Fri, 2010-03-12 03:43Super sexy Japanese gravure idols Natsuko Tatsumi 辰巳奈都子 (above) and Sayuri Otomo 大友さゆり (below) play doctor in this sexy cosplay video from their hot DVD Caffe Latte.
Natsuko Tatsumi cools down...
Milk Cream Snack Cakes Look Like Cute Cows
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Thu, 2010-03-11 18:32
Please DO have a cow - though the bold bovine pattern on every Fuwamaki Milk snack cake makes them almost too cute to eat.
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Most Japanese find mobile search reasonably useful
Submitted by KenYN on Thu, 2010-03-11 17:58
Unfortunately what this survey by Marsh Inc and reported on by japan.internet.com into mobile search omits is what search provider people are using, but still it is quite interesting to see what people are searching for.
I am back
Submitted by chottom on Thu, 2010-03-11 07:28Dear All,
I am sorry for my long absence. I had to prepare projects for my new job application and to pass a job interview. I got the position (I am starting the new job at 1st of April). So now I have again more free time for the blog.
I am glad to be back :)
Little buzz on Google Buzz in Japan
Submitted by KenYN on Thu, 2010-03-11 05:41
I’ve been hoping such a survey as this one from iBridge Research Plus, reported on by japan.internet.com, on Google services but focusing on just Google Buzz, would appear, as I’ve wanted an excuse to write about Google Buzz.
First maid cafes, now Samurai maid cafes
Submitted by japansugoi on Thu, 2010-03-11 05:19We all know of Maid cafes in Tokyo’s Akihabara district. One of the newest themed bars is the Samurai cafe which capitalizes on the “Sengoku” Boom. The Sengoku Style Cafe & Bar...
Japanese Packaging Design- The Poopy Picker
Submitted by laurelrinkya on Thu, 2010-03-11 01:05
In case you were unsure of what a Poopy Picker is, this packaging design makes it VERY clear, in a pretty gross, but in that uniquely Japan funny way, lol
Eww!
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Sega Home Planetarium Turns Your Bathtub Into A Spaceship
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Thu, 2010-03-11 00:27
A nice, relaxing bath can make you feel like you're floating in space. To complete the experience, set up the the Homestar-Aqua home planetarium on your bathroom floor.
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