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Saturday, July 4, 2009
North Korean Beer Video: Taedonggang Beer
In apparent first, North Korea airs beer commercial on state TVKWANG-TAE KIM, Associated Press WriterJuly 3, 2009Via Los Angles TimesSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In an apparent first, North Korea — a country that struggles to feed its 24 million people — has aired a beer commercial on state…
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Smart & Speedy | Helicopter Services | MORI BUILDING CITY AIR SERVICES - MORI Building
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U10G
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ATTACK ROBOT ATTACK!
embiggen pix daylife.com - July 3, 2009… hyper rescue robot “T-53 Enryu”, developed by Japanese robot venture Tmsuk… Kitakyushu Fire Department deployed the 2.8-meter tall, three-ton robot which can be operated manually by a person aboard it as well as by remote control…
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japan-guide.com - Japan Travel and Living Guide
Everything about modern and traditional Japan with emphasis on travel and living related information.
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Art Space Tokyo - An Intimate Guide to the Tokyo Art World - a book by Chin Music Press
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Kaoru Yosano
与謝野馨Rogues' Gallery Part XIVKaoru Yosano is the current Minister in charge of Economic and Fiscal Policy in the cabinet of Prime Minister Taro Aso. Yosano was defeated by Aso in the LDP leadership election in September last year after the resignation of Aso's predecessor Yasuo Fukuda.A…
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remanence : variance
Remanence a. The state of being remanent; continuance; permanence. b. The magnetic flux remaining in a substance after the magnetizing force has been withdrawn. Variance a. A difference between what is expected and what actually occurs. b. The number of thermodynamic variables, such as…
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Trailer Video for 'Robo-Geisha'
Inspired by the almighty News on Japan 3Yen.com I have added the below trailer video for Robo-Geisha: And, yes, it is going to be a 'real' Japanese movie but, no, I have no idea WTF it is going to be about!?!?!?!http://www.RobPongi.com
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Tokyo expressway, not just an eyesore...
Also a safety risk... http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/news/20090 703p2a00m0na012000c.html?inb=rs And an engineering bad joke. Quote: "None...
Japanese workers working #15
Considering that the Japanese are still, on the whole, noticeably svelte when compared to their cousins in many other countries, food, and a phenomenal amount of it at that, is a huge feature of not only days out, but day to day life itself. And as every single city, sometimes even street it…
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Space Amoeba Vs. giant Japanese cooks
Giant mutant Japanese cook threatens to paddle passersby in Chuo-ku Niigata Japan! A huge replica of Yukiko Kobayashi was unveiled in Chuo-ku’s ”NEXT21” in Niigata Japan according to Mainichi Shimbun of June 29. I have no idea why Yukiko Kobayashi, the C-List star of…
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Organic Catnip Maki Sushi Cat Toys
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4d9d3f67c60.jpg http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4d9d3f84180.jpg"Jak...
‘…when handling fun bags on the train.’
embiggen View the original/unaltered version of July’s Metro Manners poster here. The poster above for July is one of a monthly series of the Tokyo Metro aimed at cajoling the so-called ‘rude’ Japanese public to have better train manners. In previous months, posters reminded riders…
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Japanese cooks
Giant mutant Japanese cook threatens to paddle passersby in Chuo-ku Niigata Japan! Huge replica of Yukiko Kobayashi unveiled in Chuo-ku’s “NEXT21″ in Niigata Japan according to Mainichi Shimbun of June 29. I have no idea why Yukiko Kobayashi, the C-List star of Space Amoeba, is…
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Jonze Directs Pitt for Softbank
Brad Pitt has been in tons of TV commercials for mobile provider Softbank, but it’s interesting to note that his latest ad — you can watch it here — in which he plays assistant to retired sumo wrestler Musashimaru was directed by Spike Jonze. Via Slashfilm.
Get That Hot Pepper Out of My Head
This is a commercial that’s been airing recently on TV for the discount/coupon free paper Hot Pepper, featuring Kaela Kimura and Snoopy. I post it because I see it all the time, and am now at a point where it plays automatically in my head when idle. Via Japan Probe.
Recession training
The advertising revenue is getting a little thin for this Tokyo train. actual pix
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Studio Voice RIP
The magazine death trail in Japan continues with yet another victim: apparently, the print version of Studio Voice is going on “hiatus.” Looks like they are going the ART iT route, sticking with online-only for the time being.
Fez. XBLA. 2010.
And it’s official: Polytron’s Fez will be coming out on XBLA in early 2010. Next, here’s wishing Jason can come back and open a Tokyo branch of Polytron.
Gyoza maker
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/26334a4d3a5f3b508.jpg :cheers:Gyoza is a traditional Chinese fried meat pocket and extremely...
Police demanding urine specimen from FGs
Looks like Japan's finest is now testing urine.:mad2: Guess we better avoid bars in Roppongi and...
New Face Of Shibuya
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4cfd734ad4b.jpg Work will start next week on the construction of the new development around...
Japanese Troops May Head South
AFP: Japan may deploy troops near disputed islands Japan's defence ministry is considering deploying troops on an island in the East China Sea near a...
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The real Saint Mishima now on sale
Mishima stuff to be auctioned July 2, 2009 - StraitsTimes.com TOKYO - A Japanese bookseller will on Sunday auction off letters and photos of the nationalist author and poet Yukio Mishima, famous for his writings and his public samurai-style suicide in 1970… ….The 1967 and 1970…
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Famous Rome Restaurant Accused Of Overcharging Japanese Tourists
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4cbec8cd639.jpg Roman Forum: Restaurant shut for overcharging The ‘Passetto’ restaurant...
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Saint Mishima's 'lyricism of brutality'
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/thum_1294a4cbbe2b86c6.jpg Mishima stuff to be auctioned July 2, 2009 - StraitsTimes.com TOKYO -...
Paper Castle on the Ocean
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4cb8fd030e7.jpg Tokyobling: A Paper Craft Castle On the Ocean I had the immense opportunity...
Isolation Unit Updates
Isolation Unit (aka Teruhiro Yanagihara) does a major site update, and it’s looking quite nice.
Nyah, nyah, nyah, missed me!
North Korea fires two short-range missiles –July 2 (Bloomberg) . Nyah, nyah, nyah, missed me!
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Wine Manga Honoured In France
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4c986caa2f5.jpgThe manga "Kami no Shizuku" (神の雫) was honoured at the Gourmand Awards in...
Police Believe Soaplands Maybe A Hotbed Of Prostitution
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4c8770c9edc.jpg A sharp piece of detective work has led police to conclude that soaplands...
Business is booming for love hotels - article on CNN
Apparently love hotels are alive and well - who knew. From the CNN article: TOKYO, Japan (CNN) -- Even in the midst of Japan's deepest economic...
Tomokazu Matsuyama
Core77 highlights some of the works of NYC-based artist Tomokazu Matsuyama.
This Week at MoCo Loco
My weekly Tokyo post for MoCo Loco is up, this time covering D-BROS‘ Kudamemo (above), and Totonoe’s File Stand and Dust Box. Last week I covered Ideaco’s Blur Vase (above) and Lilliput flower pots, DEROLL’s cutlery by Makoto Yamaguchi, and Hirota’s bamboo-inspired…
Michael Jackson mural
Presumably just like the rest of the world, the Japanese media’s reaction to Michael Jackson’s untimely death is currently making the coverage of Princess Diana’s demise seem somewhat succinct — restrained even. A situation that at the moment shows no signs of abating…
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Man Arrested For Pretending To Be His Wife
http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/images/vbimghos t/9794a4c6e870cf8c.jpgThe Yomiuri reports (Japanese) that a man has been arrested for pretending to...
Beijing Superguide
The Superfuture Superguide series of downloadable PDF shopping guides is joined by a new city: enter the Beijing Superguide. Can’t wait to use it on my next trip there. Of course, make sure to grab a copy of the Tokyo Superguide when in town, which I update monthly.
The Asian Blow Burger
Coming soon to Burger King Japan The copy from the above ad of Burger King Singapore actually reads (via Fox News)… “…Fill your desire for something long, juicy and flame-grilled with the NEW BK SUPER SEVEN INCHER. Yearn for more after you taste…” Need I write more?
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