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Japanese 'Maid Trains' Hope Miniskirts Will Maximize Ridership

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Japanese 'Maid Trains' Hope Miniskirts Will Maximize RidershipTwo train lines in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture aim to sweep passengers off their feet this weekend. Six young ladies in full-out Akihabara maid costumes have been hired to serve refreshments, cosplay style.

Maiko Itai wins Miss Universe Japan 2010

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25-year-old former civil servant Maiko Itai 板井麻衣子  beat out 4,000 applicants and ,was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2010 earlier this month.  Maiko is from the Oita Prefecture city of Usuki and used...

EggsnThings Japan

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EggsnThings comes to Japan with its Grand Opening in March.

EggsnThings comes to Japan with its Grand Opening in March.

Tori Dango Zōsui (Chicken Meatball Rice Soup)

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toridango zousui

“Tori Dango” means chicken meatballs, and “Zōsui” means rice soup. My family loves zōsui, and this was one of my favorites as a child. Loved the chicken meatballs! Zōsui is very easy to make and perfect for a low calorie diet.

Satoko Miyata 2009 San-Ai swimsuit model throws ceremonial first pitch

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Satoko Miyata 宮田聡子 (aka Akiko Miyata) is a 21 year old Japanese fashion model from Fukuoka prefecture.  She has modelled for – Tokyo Collection, 東京ガールズコレクション Tokyo Girls Collection , 神戸コレクション...

Kawaii Water Bottles!!

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Japan's magic touch for kawaii-ness adorns these water bottles- found in grocery stores in Japan.

Stitch, Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse

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Golf Course + Safari Park = 'Lion Woods'

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Golf Course + Safari Park = 'Lion Woods'Forget Tiger Woods, here's 'Lion Woods'. A Japanese golf course happens to be located immediately adjacent to a popular safari park. Golfers are advised to stay out of the rough... and I ain't lion.

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Maria Ozawa t-shirts from Devilock

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If you’re a collector of Maria Ozawa 小澤瑪利亞  t-shirts, then you’ll be interested in getting your hands on the special Devilock Maria Ozawa t-shirts.   Maria was the special guest at the...

This Colorful Pocket Ashtray Will Save Your Butt

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This Colorful Pocket Ashtray Will Save Your Butt Smokers will love this stylish, functional, portable pocket ashtray that keeps cigarette butts out of sight and scent. Non-smokers will love it for the same reason.

Sugoi Japanese prefecture icons from Messaliberty

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Attention Japanese graphic designers. Here are some great web icons designed by the folks at Messaliberty for the Japanese prefectures of Tokyo, Aomori, Hyogo, Kyoto, Okinawa and Shimane . They are...

3 Things You Can Expect in a Sento

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There are of course many things you can expect to find when you visit a sento: baths, changing rooms, the elderly, etc. Let’s have a look at a few of the not-so-expected things you are all but guaranteed to find at pretty much any sento in the land.

Cup O Noodles Game!

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You must place those shrimp and noodles in the right spot for this 3 minute puzzle game- or it will all explode!!

Pet Umbrella Keeps Your Canine Companion Covered

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Pet Umbrella Keeps Your Canine Companion CoveredRaindrops keep falling on my pet... no more! The rather blandly named Pet Umbrella is just what you and your raincoat-hating dog have always wanted.

Smoking, second-hand smoke and bans in Japan

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Do you like the smell of cigarette smoke? graph of japanese statisticsYet another positive noise that the Democratic Party of Japan have made since coming into power is the discussion of a smoking ban to prevent second-hand smoking, a topic that was the subject of this recent survey from iShare.

Peter Bjorn and John – Nothing to Worry About

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Coolest video ever.

These sort of biker sort of Elvis rockabilly look alikes are fairly common in Japan. Twitter buddy AdySan got a vid of some himself. Check it out.

Reliance Industries (RIL) and IMG Worldwide announce alliance

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India’s Reliance  (RIL) and IMG, the world’s leading sports marketing and Management Company have announced joint venture to develop market and manage sports and entertainment in India.

Facebook will open centre in Hyderabad, India

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Social networking site Facebook will open an operations office in India, it will be the first in Asia, to help manage rapid growth in the number of users.

Linus van Pelt, me, security blankets, and protecting us from the internet

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The news scared me today.

“The Internet grew 20 percent uglier last year, with terrorists and racists increasingly turning to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter — and targeting children, finds the 2010 Digital Hate Report.”

Introduction to blogging or 5 Reasons why I blog

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There are at least two kinds of writers— those who write for writing’s sake and those who write to be read. I am of the second kind.

Koyadofu no Tamagotoji

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Koyadofu no Tamagotoji
“Koyadofu” is the Japanese word for dried tofu. “Tamago” is egg. And “toji” refers to preparing a dish mixed with egg. Koyadofu no Tamagotoji. It’s a healthy, filling dish that is great if you’re on a diet.

Darth Vader Mint Chewing Gum in Japan

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Darth Vader Mint Chewing Gum ダース・ベイダー ガムポット in Japan.  Why not?  Get some  gum by opening Darth Vader’s helmut to get to the shiny black chiclets of minty gum out.

Cost is 760 Yen available at...

Konarka Solar power bag charges your mobile phone

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Another great invention – a bag that has solar panel so you can recharge your mobile phone, ipod or any other small electronic device while on the move outdoors. The Konarka solar bag with OPV...

Hello Kitty Green Bag! Wasabi YJ! Item!

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Going green and bringing your own bags to the store is a great way to reduce the use of plastic bags!
This Hello Kitty version easily fits into your purse or hooks onto your jeans!
So cute!

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