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    Japan Herald

  • Nakamura set for return to Japan

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am
    The former Celtic playmaker has been told that he is no longer in the long-term plans of coach Mauricio Pocchetino. The 31-year-old was the subject of a bid from Middlesbrough in January, but he sh...

  • Chinese and Japanese study the difficult history of their relations

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am
    - "An unprecedented undertaking". This is how the newspaper Asahi defines being able to bring together Chinese and Japanese experts and the 31 January publishing of a document of 549 pages s...

  • Sony gets USB connection for its Home Theatres

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:06 am
    Kolkata, Feb 9 : Keeping its commitment of making a positive difference to Indian consumer's lifestyle, Sony has introduced a brand new line-up of its Home Theatre Systems where movies can be played t...

  • Japan vows a record-matching performance at the Olympics

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:59 am
    Japan, which managed just one Winter Olympic medal in 2006, vowed on Monday to restore their pride with a record-matching performance at the Vancouver Games."Our athletes have worked hard for four yea...

  • Toyota to suspend sales of two hybrid models in Japan

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:58 am
    Toyota will suspend sales in Japan of two hybrid models with the same brake problem as the Prius while it develops a repair, the government said yesterday.Toyota is pulling 10,820 Sai sedans and 12,42...
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    The Japan Times: News & Business

  • Kan survives G7 debut at Road to Nowhere

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:34 pm
    IQALUIT, Yunavut — Finance Minister Naoto Kan's first real exposure to the international arena was not in the dazzling lights of New York, London or Paris. It was in Iqaluit, a tiny town in the Canadian tundra, the name of which means "place of many fish" in Inuktitut. Kan attended a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven developed nations through Saturday, not to talk about angling but to discuss how best to return the global economy to a self-sustained recovery path.

  • Ozawa, wife worth ¥2 billion

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:33 pm
    Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa and his wife had assets with an estimated market value of at least ¥1.974 billion as of late August, according to a Kyodo News tally based on filings by Ozawa as required by law and officially registered data on his wife's assets. Ozawa has been under fire for the alleged misreporting of funds by his political money management body and a lack of adequate explanations about his record-keeping.

  • Give activists fair trial, Greenpeace demands

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm
    JAKARTA (Kyodo) Greenpeace activists staged a protest outside the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta on Monday to call for a fair trial of two of their colleagues in Japan who were arrested after exposing the alleged smuggling of whale meat under a government-sponsored research whaling program. "Fair trial! Respect international human rights law!" said banners in English and Japanese carried by a Greenpeace activist during the silent protest, one of several vigils to be held this week outside Japanese embassies around the world.

  • Hatoyama says Ozawa can stay

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:31 pm
    Democratic Party of Japan kingpin Ichiro Ozawa on Monday was given the go sign to remain as the party's secretary general by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama despite mounting public calls that he step down over his fund management body's involvement in a shady Tokyo land purchase. "I asked if I could remain in my current post, and the prime minister said yes, he wanted me to continue giving my best," Ozawa said during his first news conference since his former aide and DPJ lawmaker Tomohiro Ishikawa, along with two other current and former secretaries, were released on bail Friday following…

  • Toyota confidant it has loyal customers

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:30 pm
    TORRANCE, Calif. — "If there's a problem, we fix it," said Bill Coyne, general manager of South Bay Toyota, sounding frustrated. As Toyota seeks to rebuild its battered public image that has seen more than 8 million of its vehicles recalled at a potential loss of $2 billion, it was business as usual at the service department of the dealership, located less than 2 km from the headquarters of Toyota Motors USA.
 
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    Kyodo News (All Headlines)

  • Sri Lanka president dissolves parliament

    Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapakse dissolved the country's parliament Tuesday, setting the stage for another national election two months ahead of schedule. The dissolution followed the arrest the previous day of former army chief Sarath Fonseka, the main opposition candidate who was defeated in the country's presidential vote on Jan. 26.

  • U.S. House postpones Toyota hearing due to expected snowstorm in Washington

    A House of Representatives committee said Tuesday it has decided to postpone a Wednesday hearing into Toyota Motor Corp.'s massive recalls because another snowstorm is expected to head for the U.S. capital later Tuesday. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said the hearing, ''Toyota gas pedals: Is the public at risk,'' is rescheduled for Feb. 24.

  • U.S. regulators may investigate Toyota Corollas over power steering: report

    U.S. regulators may launch an investigation into possible defects of the electric power steering in 2009 and 2010 Corollas, the Automotive News reported in its online edition Tuesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering the action in response to 83 complaints drivers have filed to the federal agency since April 2008 regarding the compact car's power-steering system, the newspaper said.

  • Toyota to recall 437,000 vehicles worldwide for Prius, other hybrids

    Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall about 437,000 vehicles worldwide to repair brake problems in its best-selling Prius and three other hybrid models, in a blow to the automaker's brand strength as a pioneer in green technology. Other models subject to the recall are the luxury Lexus HS250h sedan, the hybrid-only Sai compact sedan and the plug-in Prius hybrid, all of which employ a similar brake system to the Prius, the automaker said.

  • N.Y. stocks rebound in morning on receded concern over economy

    New York stocks soared Tuesday morning on diminished worries over the course of the U.S. economy. The 30-issue Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell 103.84 points to end below 10,000 Monday for the first time since Nov. 4, gained 72.18 points, standing at 9,980.57 at 11:15 a.m.
 
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    News On Japan

  • For Japan's cellphone novelists, proof of success is in the print

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:25 pm
    She likes Care Bears, doesn't wear makeup yet, and took her nom de plume from a character in the Disney classic "Bambi." And last year, 15-year-old "Bunny" became one of Japan's top authors of a genre called keitai -- cellphone -- novels. After getting its start as a tale told on tiny cellular screens, her three-volume novel "Wolf Boy x Natural Girl" has gone on to sell more than 110,000 paperback copies since its release in May, according to Starts Publishing Co. The "Wolf Boy" author, who took her alias from Thumper's friend Miss Bunny, started writing when she was in the sixth grade, after…

  • Olympics: Japan targets record medal haul

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:56 am
    Japan, which managed just one Winter Olympic medal in 2006, vowed on Monday to restore their pride with a record-matching performance at the Vancouver Games. "Our athletes have worked hard for four years, aiming for the highest spot," Japan's chef de mission Seiko Hashimoto said. Japan collected a record 10 medals, including five golds, on home ice and snow in Nagano in 1998. (CTV)

  • Sea Shepherd in water cannon fire stoush

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:27 am
    Anti-whaling activists hope to prevent Japanese whalers from making a kill for the next three weeks, as they exchange water cannon fire on the high seas. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's ship Steve Irwin joined its other vessel, the Bob Barker, in Antarctic waters about 7am (AEDT) on Monday in pursuit of the Japanese factory ship, Nisshin Maru. "As we moved towards them they we had a bit of a water cannon fight and demonstrated ours was a more powerful water cannon," Captain Paul Watson told AAP on Tuesday from the Steve Irwin. (Sydney Morning Herald)

  • Police question victim of alleged assault by Asashoryu

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am
    Police questioned a man allegedly assaulted by retired sumo grand champion Asashoryu on Tuesday and could consider whether to hear from the Mongolian himself. The Metropolitan Police Department questioned the man on a voluntary basis at the Azabu police station in Tokyo, where Asashoryu's lawyer had informed officers of a settlement reached between both men. (AP)

  • U.S. study disputes increase in Antarctic minke whale population

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am
    The population of Antarctic minke whales has not increased even after other larger whales in food competition were hunted, according to a recent study by U.S. researchers, countering arguments Japan cites as a reason for conducting what it calls research whaling. With larger species of whales including blue whales being intensely hunted in the late 20th century, Japan's Fisheries Agency and researchers have hypothesized that Antarctic minke whales may have increased as a result of lesser competition for krill that they feed on. (AP)
 
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    Osaka News

  • Nakamura set for return to Japan

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am
    The former Celtic playmaker has been told that he is no longer in the long-term plans of coach Mauricio Pocchetino. The 31-year-old was the subject of a bid from Middlesbrough in January, but he sh...

  • Chinese and Japanese study the difficult history of their relations

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am
    - "An unprecedented undertaking". This is how the newspaper Asahi defines being able to bring together Chinese and Japanese experts and the 31 January publishing of a document of 549 pages s...

  • Sony gets USB connection for its Home Theatres

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:06 am
    Kolkata, Feb 9 : Keeping its commitment of making a positive difference to Indian consumer's lifestyle, Sony has introduced a brand new line-up of its Home Theatre Systems where movies can be played t...

  • Japan vows a record-matching performance at the Olympics

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:59 am
    Japan, which managed just one Winter Olympic medal in 2006, vowed on Monday to restore their pride with a record-matching performance at the Vancouver Games."Our athletes have worked hard for four yea...

  • Toyota to suspend sales of two hybrid models in Japan

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:58 am
    Toyota will suspend sales in Japan of two hybrid models with the same brake problem as the Prius while it develops a repair, the government said yesterday.Toyota is pulling 10,820 Sai sedans and 12,42...
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    JAPAN TRENDS - LIVE FROM TOKYO

  • ECO gadget cases made of wood

    William
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 pm
    We loved the concept behind the Touch Wood last year, NTT DOCOMO’s cypress phone. Now, once again mixing eco and design insights in that bravado way that only Japanese product designers seem to know, the Moku Deji (もくデジ or “Wood Digital”) series from Game Tech and With Smile Ltd. brings consumers natural wooden covers for their iPhone or Nintendo DS consoles. It feels smooth and natural in the hand, and is arguably more eco than a plastic case (not just aesthetically of course, but also in the manufacturing process). The makers have used a warm mahogany for the…

  • Minty QR code made of the product it links to

    William
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:03 pm
    It seems that Set Japan, who wowed us with their Louis Vuitton / Murakami and Marc Jacobs promotions last year, have now been working on “built” QR codes for clients like Frisk mints, utilizing actual physical object (like the product in this case) to create the scan-able barcodes.

  • The five coolest eco innovations in Japan

    William
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:38 pm
    We’ve been gathering resources and case studies on eco trends in Japan for years now. As part of our recent eco report we compiled a lot of them into categories in order to analyze their influence and global potential. Here’s a quick run-down of some of the coolest innovations we came across. 1. Eco-vending machines Japan has 2.4 million beverage vending machines and this understandably consumes a vast amount of power. How can we support our mobile lifestyles while being kind to the planet? Well, there are prototypes being developed, including Fuji Electric’s E3 vending…

  • Suntory Jokki beer ad uses new face every day

    William
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:42 pm
    We all would like to have a girl for every day of the week. While most of us struggle unsuccessfully to convert our fantasies into reality, Suntory has achieved this feat with their latest TV commercials campaign. The new ads for the Jokki Nama (mug draft beer) feature a different model on different days of the week, with the six girls (Thursday is a bumper day with two models) joining forces for group appearances on the weekend editions. Take a look at the gallery to see how, though the stars are carefully dressed in the same colored yellow and white clothes, there is still a strong sense…

  • Recycled tire fashion in Japan

    William
    4 Feb 2010 | 5:24 pm
    Consumers love to buy cool shoes made from durable material, and Seal brand have taken this to an eco level. Collaborating with Hiroshima sneakers line Spingle Move, their latest product, Sneaker 101, is made using old tires. More than just a green gimmick jumping on the eco bandwagon, the recycled material makes these shoes very water-resistant and long-lasting. And Seal brand didn’t stop at shoes: they have turned tires into bags, laptop cases, wallets and more. Design-lovers will definitely appreciate the sleek, black look that makes these ideal urban wear. Seal’s products also…
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    Néojaponisme

  • Better Luck Next Tie

    nj@neojaponisme.com
    24 Jan 2010 | 5:30 pm
    Representatives of the necktie industry made an official appeal to Environment Minister Sakihito Ozawa to end Cool Biz — the campaign to cut greenhouse emissions by encouraging white-collar workers to work sans jacket and tie in the summer months to reduce dependence on air conditioning. The necktie lobby says it’s unfair to treat neckties as if they were the cause of global warming. They claim that summer sales are down 34% since Cool Biz started. They claim that their “necklace-tie” innovation failed to catch on. They also pointed out that PM Hatoyama campaigned with his…

  • Haters gonna hate: Mori Ogai on translation

    nj@neojaponisme.com
    18 Jan 2010 | 4:34 pm
    A translation of Mori Ōgai 森鴎外’s Honyaku ni tsuite 「翻譯に就いて」 (”On translation”), published in 1914 for a collection of essays by famous writers on literary technique. ON TRANSLATION Translation and fallacy I have been asked to write something on translation for this book. It appears that I am considered a major figure among translators. Very well — but on the other hand, there are those who put it about that my translations are almost entirely erroneous, that I have no talent for translation, and that my translations have no value. It has become…

  • Japanese Music: 2000-2009

    nj@neojaponisme.com
    13 Jan 2010 | 5:00 pm
    1. J-Pop: From Peak to Weak I recently heard rumors from Japanese music executives that Japan has become the world’s largest market for recorded music. Consumers in the U.S. can no longer be suckered into buying $18 CDs. Meanwhile the loyal Japanese music fan still shells out ¥3,000 — this is not a typo: ¥3,000! — for the third “Best” album of their favorite artist, even though they already own every track. The trick of selling CDs as loyalty-proving “character goods” rather than musical content likely softened the decline for the Japanese music industry.

  • Pattern Pattern 17

    nj@neojaponisme.com
    4 Jan 2010 | 11:11 am
    The latest in a series of graphic design tools for Néojaponisme readers: a number of red, white, and black patterns based on Modern Japanese graphic design from the 1950s. These patterns are free to use for non-commercial applications. (For commercial applications, please contact us for a license.) The patterns are provided in Illustrator CS3, Illustrator CS, and Adobe PDF format. You can download a zipped file containing all three formats here.

  • My Sweet Santa

    nj@neojaponisme.com
    24 Dec 2009 | 9:21 am
    In the English-speaking world, “Santa Baby” has been the go-to Santa-as-lover song for ladies since Eartha Kitt’s original 1953 version. The lyrics propose, slyly but unmistakably, that the dynamics of a hypothetical relationship with Santa, while grotesque, would nevertheless be topologically conjugate to the norms of postwar US gender relations. Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me. Been an awful good girl, Santa baby, So hurry down the chimney tonight. [...] Think of all the fun I’ve missed, Think of all the fellas that I haven’t kissed, Next year I…
 
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    The Japan Times: All Stories

  • Kan survives G7 debut at Road to Nowhere

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm
    IQALUIT, Yunavut — Finance Minister Naoto Kan's first real exposure to the international arena was not in the dazzling lights of New York, London or Paris. It was in Iqaluit, a tiny town in the Canadian tundra, the name of which means "place of many fish" in Inuktitut. Kan attended a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven developed nations through Saturday, not to talk about angling but to discuss how best to return the global economy to a self-sustained recovery path.

  • Ozawa, wife worth ¥2 billion

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:44 pm
    Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa and his wife had assets with an estimated market value of at least ¥1.974 billion as of late August, according to a Kyodo News tally based on filings by Ozawa as required by law and officially registered data on his wife's assets. Ozawa has been under fire for the alleged misreporting of funds by his political money management body and a lack of adequate explanations about his record-keeping.

  • Broncos haul in Albirex

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:43 pm
    No team ever wants to be embarrassed on its home court. After a 34-point loss on Saturday, the Saitama Broncos regrouped when it mattered most. They overcame a large fourth-quarter deficit and defeated the Niigata Albirex BB 94-89 in overtime at Tokorozawa Municipal Gymnasium.

  • Japan targets 10 Olympic medals

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:42 pm
    VANCOUVER (Kyodo) Seiko Hashimoto, Japan's Chef de Mission for the upcoming Vancouver Olympics, said Sunday she has set the country's athletes a target of 10 medals. "As a medal target, I aim at the number we won in Nagano," Hashimoto said after arriving in Vancouver from Japan.

  • Give activists fair trial, Greenpeace demands

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:41 pm
    JAKARTA (Kyodo) Greenpeace activists staged a protest outside the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta on Monday to call for a fair trial of two of their colleagues in Japan who were arrested after exposing the alleged smuggling of whale meat under a government-sponsored research whaling program. "Fair trial! Respect international human rights law!" said banners in English and Japanese carried by a Greenpeace activist during the silent protest, one of several vigils to be held this week outside Japanese embassies around the world.
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    Akihabara News

  • New Elecom memory card readers with support for SDXC 64 GB

    Emine
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:46 am
    Elecom launches two types of new memory card readers: USB-type MR-A001BK and cable-type MR-A002 series. The MR-A001BK can support 10 types of media including SDXC (max 64 GB) and SD Pro High speed memory card (max.2GB). As to the MR-A002 series, they are available in black and white and can support 32 different types of media including SDXC (max 64 GB) as well as memory sticks without the need of an adapter. Both types are Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 as well as Mac OS X (10.2~10.6) compatible and will be available in Japan later this month @ around 1,890 yen for the first and 2,415 yen for the…

  • Samsung officially announces the S5620 aka Monte Smartphone

    daimaou
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:08 am
    Here you have Samsung’s affordable “full touchscreen device for style-conscious mobile users.” Running TouchWiz 2.0 Plus, our Smartphone offers the basic facebook, Twitter, MySpace garbage, sorry SNS thingy as well as being Exchange friendly with ActiveSync and Google best friend (Latitude, Map, Gmail…). Our Monte S5620 features a 3” WQVGA screen, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.2Mp Camera with AF, Face Detection, Smile shot and Panorama mode. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced the launch of Samsung Monte (model: S5620), its new full touch screen…

  • Green House launches USB 3.0 Interface Board, max. 5Gbps transfer speed

    Emine
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:02 am
    Claiming to be capable of high speed data transfer of max. 5Gbps for USB 3.0, this latest interface board from Green House, a.k.a GH-UIPE302, is also PCI Express x1 bus compliant and supports Windows 7/ Vista/ XP OS. Available in Japan later this month with the price tag of about 3,780 yen.

  • LG Mini, a compact yet powerful mobile phone

    daimaou
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:48 pm
    LG Mini is the smallest and slimmest 3.2-inch full touchscreen phone on the market today, making it the perfect handset for people who want all the communication features that today’s technology has to offer without the bulk and heft of a traditional fully-loaded handset. What’s more, the LG Mini boasts a 5.0 megapixel camera featuring advanced face detection which allows uploading of sharp, vivid pictures and videos wirelessly to multiple social networks in one simple step. The device also plays music and movies in several popular file formats and even includes an FM radio. With HSDPA…

  • Baby-G gets “ Sweet, Chic, Unique” touch of the fashion brand PASTRY

    Emine
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:41 pm
    On the one hand, Baby-G goes Green with the new Eco model and on the other hand, it gets even more feminine as the sweet fruit of the collaboration with the popular American fashion brand PASTRY. This pinky fruit code-named BG5601 has the “ Sweet, Chic, Unique “ motto of Pastry’s on its band and as a complementary touch comes in an exclusive pink packaging. No word on pricing or availability.
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    Japan Blog

  • First LTE Modem Certified In Japan

    Maki
    6 Feb 2010 | 5:56 am
    Mobile phone and wireless Internet enthusiasts will surely clap their hands with glee when they hear about this new technology. Dubbed LTE, the technology is an improvement of the 3G, which is currently the standard in many parts of the world. Naturally, Japan is the leader in this new technology – what else can we expect? Last week, the government certified the first ever LTE modem and the honor of having this modem certified belongs to electronics giant LG Electronics. This is a huge step towards the establishment of an LTE network in Japan, and we can only hope that the technology will…

  • Japan’s Fujitsu: We Made The First “iPad”!

    Maki
    31 Jan 2010 | 6:49 am
    Apple made the world stop on January 27 when Steve Jobs announced the newest gadget in its already long line of toys: the iPad. This tablet computer is being touted as the next gadget that will change the way we perceive things. Much like when the iPhone was launched, the unveiling of the iPad has got the whole world a-buzzing. Japan’s Fujitsu, however, is quick to speak up. Apparently, they have been using the term iPad to call a gadget that they launched as early as 2002. If this is true, then Apple might have to deal with a trademark issue in the coming months. The official word is…

  • The Wonder Football Robot

    Maki
    28 Jan 2010 | 7:03 pm
    The World Cup always attracts immense amount of attention. Every four years, when it is held, the whole world stops in its tracks to follow what’s going on in the world of football. Of course, part of the reason for the large following (aside from the love of the sport itself) is the fact that tons of money is spent on advertising. That means that sponsors will not hesitate to advertise their own wares. This time around, Castrol is jumping into the advertising bandwagon big time. Have you ever heard of the “wonderful” robot made by Castrol Japan? If not, then check this…

  • Japanese Men Look To Ikebana For Stress Relief

    Maki
    27 Jan 2010 | 7:02 pm
    What do you do when you feel that the stress of your every day life is getting to be too much? Some men turn to sports: basketball, soccer, football, etc. Others sit in front of the TV to watch shows, movies, or play video games. I know some men who would hit the gym. And there are those who go to the kitchen and cook up a storm. In Japan, the trend is for men to do something quite different: ikebana. If you’re not familiar with this term, it is the Japanese word for flower arrangement. The literal English translation of ikebana is “the way of the flowers.” Obviously, this…

  • Japan To Give $5M To Haiti

    Maki
    14 Jan 2010 | 11:19 pm
    Hearts are bleeding and tears are flowing all over the world. The quake that hit Haiti the other day is something that no one can ignore, and anyone who is able to help out in whatever way is doing something. Japan as a country has been quick to respond as well. Yesterday, the Japanese government pledged the huge amount of five million dollars. With the help of the various agencies of the United Nations, Japan aims to be able to distribute the money properly in order to help out the victims of the quake, which is reported to have killed over a 100,000 people. On top of this pledged sum, the…
 
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    Joi Ito's Web

  • Interview by Seth Godin

    Joi
    26 Jan 2010 | 3:00 am
    Whenever I get a chance to have a conversation with Seth, I take it. Recently Seth asked me if he could ask me a few questions on my blog. Here are the questions and my answers. Seth: Tell us briefly about the entrepreneurial climate of where you're currently working -Singapore. What's making it work there for you? Joi: Singapore has many interesting attributes. The nation state is small enough that the government is extremely well designed and can run Singapore in a very efficient and flexible way. They have a very open visa policy for smart people, are within a short direct flight to the…

  • Happy New Year

    Joi
    1 Jan 2010 | 1:06 am
    I apologize for the rather impersonal nature of a canned New Year's message, but the New Year's greeting is an essential part of Japanese etiquette and one which I feel compelled to preserve. First of all, I want to thank all of the people in my life - my family, my co-workers, my friends as well as all of the animals and plants in my life for making this year yet another wonderfully stimulating and fulfilling year in my journey through life. I feel one year wiser and one year happier, looking forward to next year's challenges. Working on Creative Commons and being part of an extremely…

  • Diary of my mother and the New Year

    Joi
    1 Jan 2010 | 12:50 am
    Happy New Year. I was part of an interesting conversation today about mentors and I described my mother as one of my mentors. My mother died 15 years ago after struggling with cancer for about 2 decades. Sitting here pondering the New Year and the past, my thoughts returned to my mother who was my friend, parent and mentor. I pulled up some entries from a diary that she kept on her computer. For some reason I feel compelled to share an excerpt from her diary. I miss my mother very much but I still hear her voice clearly. Slightly edited for brevity and grammar. Momoko Ito 5/21/94(Sat.) It is…

  • My TEDxDubai talk

    Joi
    31 Dec 2009 | 6:55 am
    This is a talk that I gave at TEDxDubai about open innovation in October. It's fairly similar to the talk I gave in Italy, but slightly longer and broader. TEDx Dubai 2009 - Joichi Ito from Giorgio Ungania on Vimeo. Following is the Prezi that I used. PS : There is a section where I talked about Infoseek's original business model of trying to charge each user per search. It might sound like I was involved in the pivot to advertising when I said, "we were thinking". While I helped run Infoseek Japan later, at the time that decision was being made, I was just a user and I meant that "we" as a…

  • Creative Commons fund raising campaign update and a request

    Joi
    18 Dec 2009 | 1:42 pm
    We're getting close to the end of our fund raising campaign and I wanted to give you an update and ask you to consider contributing again this year if you're a past supporter and give for the first time if you're not. ;-) Over a year ago, I took over the the role of CEO of Creative Commons from Lawrence Lessig. As you might imagine, following the founder and visionary leader was a daunting task and I have tried to focus my energy on the elements that I felt the most suited to execute on. Larry and the founding board had laid the founding principles of Creative Commons and the organization had…
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    The Japan Times: Sports feed

  • Broncos haul in Albirex

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:17 pm
    No team ever wants to be embarrassed on its home court. After a 34-point loss on Saturday, the Saitama Broncos regrouped when it mattered most. They overcame a large fourth-quarter deficit and defeated the Niigata Albirex BB 94-89 in overtime at Tokorozawa Municipal Gymnasium.

  • Japan targets 10 Olympic medals

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:16 pm
    VANCOUVER (Kyodo) Seiko Hashimoto, Japan's Chef de Mission for the upcoming Vancouver Olympics, said Sunday she has set the country's athletes a target of 10 medals. "As a medal target, I aim at the number we won in Nagano," Hashimoto said after arriving in Vancouver from Japan.

  • Drogba strikes twice as Chelsea rolls past Arsenal

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pm
    LONDON (AP) Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday to stay ahead of Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title. Didier Drogba scored twice in the first 23 minutes to establish a dominance that Arsenal was unable to overturn despite an improved second-half performance.

  • Robinho the hero in Santos return

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:14 pm
    SAO PAULO (AP) Robinho scored the winning goal in his first game back with Brazil's Santos, giving the team a 2-1 win over top rival Sao Paulo in state tournament play Sunday. The striker entered the match in the 57th minute and immediately showed signs of his old form, combining with Santos' 18-year-old sensation Neymar for some shots that just missed.

  • Caps rally for 14th straight

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:13 pm
    WASHINGTON (AP) Three goals from Alex Ovechkin. Half a meter of snow on the ground. One big comeback against a detested rival, with punches and name-calling added for good measure. The biggest number of all: 14, the length of a winning streak topped by just two other teams in NHL history.
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    Japanese Cuisine Daily Recipes & Something Kawaii From Harajuku?

  • Thank you for reading.

    kirin
    22 Jan 2010 | 4:50 am
    I've tried to update this blog from time to time even after my main blog was replaced by Tokyo Kawaii, etc. But I am not able to update this blog any longer now that I need to focus on Tokyo Kawaii, etc. Thank you for reading and subscribing to "Japanese Cuisine Daily Recipes & Something Kawaii From Harajuku".  I will not just delete it because it still connects people with my new blog, "Tokyo Kawaii, etc." Thank you for bidding for the ad boxes which I've deleted completely by now. Tokyo Kawaii, etc. has much more traffic and contents than this blog, and so please consider…

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    An Eternal Thought in the Mind of Godzilla

  • OTAKU USA March-April 2010

    Patrick Macias
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am
    All right then. The new issue of OTAKU USA magazine (March/April) is just on the verge of release, so here's the cover.  Look for it on sale / going out to subscribers shortly. Meanwhile, we've begun work on what will be our third anniversary issue. So thanks for your continued support!

  • Godzilla: Promoting Godzilla Vs. Biollante in Ginza, 1989

    Patrick Macias
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:58 am

  • 2010 is 1980: Shinjuku disco photos by Katsumi Watanabe

    Patrick Macias
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:40 am
    Disco: Betty & JackDisco: TrashDisco: Tsubaki House Disco: TrashDisco: Trash

  • Rebel x Xfrm - Fierce Black Fox Attacker

    Patrick Macias
    30 Jan 2010 | 11:15 am

  • Podcast: Hot Tears of Shame x Episode Thirty-Seven

    Patrick Macias
    26 Jan 2010 | 10:16 am
    Episode 37: "i here the Nakano Broadway center period." Madness and mayhem ensue as officers Matt Alt, W. David Marx, and Patrick Macias climb into a heavily armored Go! Go! Patocar and make for Nakano, Asakusa, and points in-between.  Blood curdling screams are heard as the trio fill out illegible surveys, search high and low to find the legendary Lost Apartments of Nakano Broadway, and barely avoid being killed by a Shambling Mound. $39.95, LD-CLV/CAV, Sub, HiFi Mono © Hot Tears of Shame Production Committee/jaPRESS Download here
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  • Happy Birthday, Mom!

    kuri
    5 Feb 2010 | 2:07 pm
    Birthday party, 1975 Mom turns 70 today. Here she is half a lifetime ago at our dinner table in New Jersey, opening a birthday present with remains of yellow cake and party decor on the table. Happy birthday, Mom!

  • Memory Loss

    kuri
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:54 pm
    Last week when I posted my hoop performance video, my mother and sister were both reminded of a record we had when I was a kid - classic marches - that I didn't have any recollection of. Even having been reminded of it, I have but the vaguest tickle of recall. This happens to me a lot. It is worrying. I've always been this way with books and movies. A few of them stick, but most are forgotten; possibly a part of a scene or a song or something will resonate with me, but the rest is quickly lost. I've read voraciously since childhood and assumed that forgetting so-so plots and narrative was my…

  • Epic Change

    kuri
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:44 pm
    Yesterday morning Yesterday afternoon The dull grey mood of winter begs for something new and exciting. Something different. February is high time for a style change. The sort that a salon will never give you but that a friend with scissors and valor will. While giggling. I popped around to Jojo's for a cup of tea and a bit of snipping and came home looking like a new person. The sort of person who buys vivid pink hair dye and performs circus tricks. Yes, that person. Hi!

  • Circus Panic

    kuri
    25 Jan 2010 | 6:10 pm
    On stage in the light of flashbulbs Saturday night's performance was a blast. Was it rehearsal perfect? Not at all. Did that matter? Not at all. I jumped around backstage while D and Mix did their gorgeous mini hoop routine (video here). Then I bounced onto the stage, did my thing and it was over before I had time to be scared. I spent the rest of the night dancing, smiling, laughing, and applauding the other amazing performers. Watching the video of my part (the first 90 seconds of this video) is weird. I ended up changing the choreography on the fly and my brain was in overdrive trying to…

  • Hoop Panic

    kuri
    22 Jan 2010 | 12:24 am
    Tomorrow night, I am performing onstage with my hoop in a talent show at Exit Bar in Shinjuku Nichome in front of a paying audience of (I assume) drag queens and gay men who are voting for the best act. I am only a brief 90 second entre'act in a larger Hooplovers performance, but I am very excited. And more than a little nervous. This is the first time I've performed a solo. It's the first time I've had to do my own choreography. Thank goodness it's only a 1'30" circus march. I guess I could just get up and wing it but I won't let myself do that. Instead, I am learning how to prepare a…
 
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  • Nagashima Resort Winter Illumination

    7 Feb 2010 | 11:58 pm
    One of Japan's largest illumination events is being held at the flower garden called Nabana no Sato in Nagashima Resort, Mie prefecture until March 14, 2010. Main features include tunnels of lights, illuminations on the pond, and garden illuminations which depict the aurora borealis. It can be accessed within one hour from Nagoya. Plan a day or two to have fun at Nagashima Resort. Related Content: Nagashima Resort Information Top Japanese Theme Parks Tokyo Amusement Parks Photo by Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com Nagashima Resort Winter Illumination originally appeared on About.com…

  • Shirakawa-go Light-up Winter Event

    4 Feb 2010 | 11:30 pm
    Shirakawa-go Village is known for its Gasshozukuri-style houses with thatched roofs. It's one of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is also known for its heavy snowfalls in winter. Shirakawa-go has been beautifully illuminated from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on weekends: January 23, 30, February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 in 2010. The area is accessible within one hour from Takayama. Read More: Shirakawa-go Guide Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites Photo by Akira Kaede / Getty ImagesShirakawa-go Light-up Winter Event originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at…

  • Blog Carnival: Love Makes the World Go 'Round

    2 Feb 2010 | 11:15 pm
    Are you planning a trip around Valentine's Day? Wherever you are traveling in the world, you might want to plan a romatic Valentine's Day. If you haven't decided what to do, About.com travel guides suggest the sweetest places, deals, and activities for Valentine's Day. Check out our newest Valentine's Day Blog Carnival posted by About.com Guide to Honeymoons/Romantic Travel. Valentine's Day in Japan: What Do the Japanese Do for Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day Events and Destinations in Japan Photo by Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com, Inc. Blog Carnival: Love Makes the World Go 'Round…

  • Nagasaki Lantern Festival

    1 Feb 2010 | 12:55 am
    Nagasaki Lantern Festival is held from February 14-28, 2010. About 15,000 coloful lanterns and objects decorate the exotic city of Nagasaki during the festival, and traditional Chinese performances take place in various locations. The 8m high main object placed at Minato Park depicts tigers this year. Take a trip to Nagasaki to experience this Chinese New Year celebration. Related Content: Nagasaki Lantern Festival Guide Nagasaki Guide Nagasaki Pictures Nagasaki Lantern Festival Photo by artworks Nagasaki Lantern Festival originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Monday, February 1st,…

  • Kyushu or Hokkaido in March?

    28 Jan 2010 | 10:54 pm
    Which do you think is a better destination for a spring trip: Hokkaido or Kyushu? "I'm planning two week trip in Japan between 13th March to 28th March. The 2nd week is planned for the Osaka area. But I need to find somewhere to go for the first week. I intend to buy a 14th rail pass. I'm torn between Kyushu and Hokkaido?" Post Your Suggestions Here. Related Content: When to Go to Japan Where to Go in Japan Japan Travel Tips Kyushu or Hokkaido in March? originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 06:54:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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  • unsung heroes of japan (1)

    the englishman
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:50 am
    The Man Under The PlatformWhile walking along the platform of your local train station, have you ever wondered what's going on beneath your feet?No, neither have I.However, I recently discovered that there is a man down there performing a very important role.For it is his job to ensure that the wheels of incoming trains are perfectly aligned with the tracks on which they come in on.The slightest discrepancy or irregularity will be immediately addressed by the man under the platform, thereby guaranteeing the smooth continuation of an impeccable nationwide service.During the rush hour, they…

  • horrifying head?

    the englishman
    31 Jan 2010 | 6:55 am
    Many will consider these heads to be imaginative works of art.They may well have been inspired by a disturbing dream.........or by some mind-bending stimulants.They could possibly be the work of someone fascinated by faces - as well as knockers.That's all well and good.However, while out walking recently in deepest rural Nagano, I happened upon a head which later caused me to have a disturbing dream, made worse by mind-bending stimulants such as red wine and cheese.You see, from a distance it looked rather horrifying and for an awful moment I thought I'd stumbled across the following day's…

  • a cheap vending machine in osaka

    the englishman
    24 Jan 2010 | 6:17 am
    Soon after being serviced by Miki, I happened upon what could well be the cheapest vending machine in Japan, dispensing drinks for a mere 50 yen.....I mean, just 50 yen!Maybe there is a....although God evidently costs substantially more than 50 yen.

  • a winter warmer

    the englishman
    17 Jan 2010 | 4:18 am
    On a cold winter evening, there's nothing quite like tucking into some nice bread........and washing it down with a warmed-up glass of Vinegar and Milk.........before finally vomiting into the toilet.

  • bald osaka

    the englishman
    9 Jan 2010 | 9:15 pm
    A plane coming in to land at Osaka's main airport.Osaka is known widely as the kitchen of Japan. Not because the city's inhabitants enjoy washing dishes (though they might), but because Osaka contains more cooking utensils per square kilometre than anywhere else in the country.Kyoto might have its temples and shrines, but Osaka has its pots and pans. But more about that later....When you approach Osaka from any direction, the first building most people see is the city's answer to the Arc de Triomphe - the Umeda Sky Building. Opened in 1993, it includes a cinema and the German consulate.It was…
 
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    Hello Kitty Hell

  • Hello Kitty Retainer

    Hello Kitty Hell
    5 Feb 2010 | 12:25 pm
    I would put visiting the dentist pretty much up there with living in Hello Kitty Hell. When you put the two together, you basically have the makings for a complete horror show where stuff like the Hello Kitty tooth becomes a permanent fixture in your mouth after getting a Hello Kitty root canal. One would assume that the Hello Kitty tooth would make all Hello Kitty fanatics come to their senses and simply admit that Hello Kitty x dentistry will never go together, but once again you would be underestimating the lengths that Hello Kitty will go to get her image on absolutely everything. Thus,…

  • Hello Kitty Superheroes

    Hello Kitty Hell
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:17 am
    Seriously, if my wife ever is able to convince me to go out in an outfit like this, just shoot me. Sometimes there is nothing more to say. Sent in by Amy who should have to dress up like this everyday for the rest of her life as punishment for creating the thought in my wife’s mind that this would be “a cute and wonderful costume” for us to wear next Halloween (I’m moving back to Japan before that happens), and for ever thinking that anything good would come of sending it to me…

  • Hello Kitty Chainsaw

    Hello Kitty Hell
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:19 pm
    There are some combinations that just should never go together. Hello Kitty x Jesus. Hello Kitty x S&M room. Hello Kitty x Men’s underwear (I could go on and on, but I would rather not have your suicide attempt traced back to this blog). Of course, Hello Kitty continually adds to this list. Case and point — Hello Kitty x chainsaw: While Hello Kitty fanatics may see something like this as cute (you have to seriously feel for the lumberjack significant other that has to carry this around at work), for the rest of us it pretty much exemplifies what any horror movie villain (or…

  • Hello Kitty Seaweed

    Hello Kitty Hell
    1 Feb 2010 | 10:45 am
    Hello Kitty continues her quest to make sure nobody ever wants to eat again (or at least immeasurably suffer when it comes to eating food). Apparently being able to punch faces of Hello Kitty out of seaweed isn’t enough for the evil feline. For those that feel that it is too much effort to punch Hello Kitty’s face (oh how that would be so much better of a sentence if it was being used in a different context), you can now actually buy seaweed that has Hello Kitty on it: Sent in by Peter

  • Hello Kitty President Obama

    Hello Kitty Hell
    30 Jan 2010 | 12:49 pm
    Wars? The economy? Global warming? You would think that the President of the United States would have enough worries on his plate these days with all the current crisis that exist, but things just got a whole lot worse for him and he probably doesn’t even know it. The evil feline has set her sights on invading his territory and has moved into a position just a couple of seats away. If you think things weren’t looking good before, wait until the president faces Hello Kitty Hell… Sent in by Stacy who has confirmed that the world is much closer to doom that anyone ever…
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  • Kim Yu-na, Mao Asada, Apolo Ohno among Time Magazine’s ‘Olympic Athletes To Watch’

    mark
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:41 pm
    Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na has been selected into Time magazine’s list of ‘Olympic Athletes To Watch’.  She’s also considered a front runner for the gold medal.  She’s quietly made a name for herself in the sport by “racking up championships and setting records with the highest-scoring performances.” Japan’s Mao Asada also joins Time magazine’s list as a medal contender in ladies figure skating.  Japan is hoping to repeat their surprise Olympic gold medal victory back in 2006 when Shizuka Arakawa beat out such contenders as Sasha…

  • Jeremy Lin a Finalist for Cousy, Wooden Awards

    alvin
    5 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am
    Harvard’s basketball star and captain Jeremy Lin, recently written about here, is now one of eleven finalists for the Bob Cousy Award (for best college basketball point guard).  The Cousy Award actually has a fan-voting component, and you can vote here for who you think should win. Lin is also one of thirty-one finalists for the John Wooden Award (for best college basketball player).  Past Wooden Award winners include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Tim Duncan. NPR recently interviewed Jeremy, and ESPN also wrote a piece on him as well, about his immigrant parents from Taiwan, as…

  • New Wii Zelda Playable at E3

    mark
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:14 pm
    Even though the Nintendo Wii is probably the most popular current gen video game console on the market most hardcore gamers have had a hard time picking up their Wii-motes.  This is mostly due to the lack of games catered to the hardcore market since most Wii games are designed to be played by casual gamers. So any news about any Nintendo first party titles will always hit the headlines.  Especially when the news is about the new Legend of Zelda game.  Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma reportedly hopes to have a playable demo of the game and to have the new Zelda game completed by the end of…

  • Lee Byung Hun To Receive A Bigger Role In G.I. Joe Sequel

    mark
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:44 pm
    At least Paramount knows how to capitalize on what was actually good in last year’s G.I. JOE: RISE OF COBRA.  It wasn’t the “acting” of Channing Tatum or the misplaced “comedic” flirtations between Marlon Wayan’s “Ripchord” and Rachel Nichols’ “Scarlett” (Scarlett is Snake Eye’s woman!!!). What made the live action G.I. JOE film even half way watchable was seeing the bad ass ninja rivalry between Lee Byung Hun’s “Storm Shadow” and Ray Park’s “Snake Eyes” fully realized.  While…

  • ‘Bad Apple’ Stop-Motion Animation

    mark
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:37 pm
    Mind blowing stop motion animation involving a web cam and 6,566 still photos of printed bitmaps. Most people will probably think that some form of photo-editing post production was involved in the making of the animation.  Instead, the animation is very lo-fi in it’s production.  The creator of the piece simply changed camera positions and adjusted the focus, brightness, zoom, exposure and gain to achieve some impressive effects. Watch the video and prepare to be amazed! Source: Pink Tentacle
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  • Love Boat on the Korea Strait

    ampontan
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:24 am
    WHAT IS IT with those folks in Fukuoka and Busan anyway? They keep confounding the people whose misconceptions masquerade as conventional wisdom and overturn every tired old cliche of Japanese-Korean relations. Now they’re at it again. The accompanying photo depicting a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony was taken during the filming of a television drama in the Kushida Shinto shrine in Fukuoka City. The filming, which occurred on the 6th, is for a program being produced by MBC-TV in South Korea. The name of that program translated into English from Japanese from Korean is The Korea…

  • Trying to draw a foul in international relations

    ampontan
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am
    LAST THURSDAY, many Japanese suspected the day would bring an end to the career of a well-known public figure. Their suspicions were justified—the career of a well-known public figure did end. It just wasn’t the one they expected. Karma has yet to have its way with scandal-plagued Democratic Party Secretary-General Ozawa Ichiro, but it did smite down with a heavy hand the preeminent sumo rikishi of his time, Asashoryu. Don't mess with Mr. D. The Mongolian-born superstar, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, announced his retirement from the dohyo at a Thursday press conference in the…

  • Dig yourself, baby

    ampontan
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    READER IKE sends in a link in the Comments section to some Australian blogger who claims the Japanese nation is racist and will never be able to handle immigration. His characterization of the Japanese nation is based on a single anecdote. The blogger said he was chased away from what he assumed was a brothel in “downtown Fukuoka” by a man shouting in “broken” English, “No foreigners allowed.” That blogger writes about financial matters, by the way, and is presumably well educated. Well, there might be brothels in “downtown Fukuoka”, though…

  • Imagine Western culture with Chinese characteristics

    ampontan
    6 Feb 2010 | 8:59 pm
    THE CHINA DAILY website has an intriguing article that provides a glimpse of how the Chinese are dealing with cultural cross-fertilization now that the country is opening up to the West. One of the interesting aspects of the piece is that most of it could have been written about Japan at an earlier point in Japanese history. Just substitute Japan for China in this passage: While China remained closed off, few of its people, products or ideas could make their way into the rest of the world. When the country opened up, the rest of the world rushed in as quickly as Nature moves to correct any…

  • Unintended consequences

    ampontan
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:34 am
    The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design. - Friedrich Hayek HERE’S AN INTRIGUING CONTRAST between the Japanese approach and the Chinese approach to the same problem. Or perhaps it’s a disturbing contrast, depending on your perspective. The problem in this case is the United States, and specifically, the American economy. Last quarter’s growth figures notwithstanding, conditions in the U.S. are still painful. Driving the growth was a slowdown in inventory depletion, which is unsustainable over the long run.
 
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    Gadling

  • Second chance for swinger cruise

    Tom Johansmeyer
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: North America, Bahamas, United States, CruisesIt's not the waves that are rocking the boat. This year, YOLO Cruises is bringing back its swingers trip. Since you only live once (YOLO), the reasoning goes, you should get out on the water and work up a sweat. YOLO's last Swingers Cruise trip was a bit controversial, but that hasn't stopped the company from giving it another run. It's chartered a Carnival vessel for a three-night voyage to the Bahamas, which is set to depart Miami on October 29, 2010. Once you cross into international waters, there are no rules, aside from common…

  • Free King Tut passes in San Francisco

    Amy Chen
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    Filed under: United States, Budget Travel, Travel DealsOn Feb. 21 and 22, the de Young Museum is giving away free passes to the King Tut exhibit in San Francisco. Tickets to "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" are normally pretty pricey. For a family of two adults and two kids between the ages of 6 and 17, you're looking at shelling out $98 on admission passes alone if you visit on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday (kids under 5 are free). Details: Tickets will only be handed out on site on either of those days. Sponsored by Target, the giveaway is limited to four tickets per adult.

  • Travel-sized everything: 3floz.com

    Annie Scott
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Filed under: Gear3floz.com is a new website featuring the best of what comes in a TSA-approved size. The site is a collaboration between two travelers with 11 years of experience in the beauty industry, Kate Duff and Alexi Mintz. They used to travel together, and Kate would check a bag with all her beauty products, whereas Alexi would carry her bags on -- and then have to borrow Kate's stuff. This wasn't an ideal situation, and the two spent hours scouring beauty websites looking for 3oz versions of their favorite products. They didn't exist. And so, 3floz.com was born, with a brand list…

  • Lunar New Year souvenirs

    Amy Chen
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    Filed under: United StatesLunar New Year falls on Valentine's Day this year. While hunting for souvenirs in Seattle's Chinatown last month, I spotted these cute tote bags that feature the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac ($20). I caught up with the designer Joyce Wan at New York City's International Gift Fair last week to learn more about Wanart, her five-year-old collection of greeting cards, infant apparel, and canvas totes that are still screen-printed by hand. It turns out that Wanart's Zodiac Zoo line is not just a lucky Chinatown find, but is actually carried in several museum shops…

  • Daily gear deals - $130 noise canceling headphones, $16 pocket weather station and more

    Scott Carmichael
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Tuesday February 9th 2010. Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone. Today's first deal is for a pair of highly rated noise canceling headphones from Audio Technica. Their ATH-ANC7B on-ear headphones come with a sturdy carrying case and at $129.99, are currently almost $100 cheaper than their regular retail price. Click here for this deal. Next up is the kind of gadget only a real geek can appreciate. For $15.97, Yugster.com will send you two keychain weather station…
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  • DoCoMo to Demo LTE handset at MWC

    1 Feb 2010 | 4:43 pm
    According to this PC World report, DoCoMo plans to demonstrate a prototype handset running LTE technology at this month's Mobile World Congress exhibition in Barcelona. The demonstration at Barcelona will be running on a prototype LTE chip developed by the four companies, said NEC. The chip was first demonstrated in October in concept data cards, and its appearance at Barcelona will be the first time it's appeared in a handset.

  • SoftBank Q3 Results Show iProfit

    1 Feb 2010 | 4:42 pm
    Softbank Corp. said its fiscal third-quarter net profit jumped 41% year-on-year, driven by strong sales of the Apple iPhone at its wireless division. Softbank Mobile’s strong performance helped the group expand in the country’s cutthroat but profitable mobile market.

  • Sandvine Lands NTT DoCoMo Contract

    31 Jan 2010 | 4:38 pm
    Network equipment maker Sandvine Corp (SVC.TO) received a contract from Japan's NTT Communications Corp to deploy its Policy Traffic Switch (PTS) on NTT's high speed network in Japan, sending Sandvine's shares up as much as 13 percent. The PTS platform provides broadband and wireless network operators with services like capacity planning and quota management.

  • KDDI to Offer Mobile Insurance Plans

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:36 pm
    KDDI is planning to roll out the "au Femtocell" – a miniature base station to be used indoors by summer 2010, and will commence trial operations in locations throughout the Kanto region beginning March 2010. "au Femtocell" is a miniature base station that creates a small mobile coverage area of a radius of approximately 10 meters; the service will be offered to the consumer market.

  • DoCoMo’s Q3 Net Profit Surges

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:31 pm
    DoCoMo said Friday its group net profit for the fiscal third quarter jumped 48% from a year earlier thanks to earlier-than-expected amortization in its second-generation mobile phone business. Net profit for the three months ended December rose to 135 billion yen ($1.5 billion) from 91 billion yen. Operating profit for the period rose 28% to 217.4 billion yen from 169.8 billion yen according to WSJ.
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  • No News from Japan

    CV
    26 Jan 2010 | 12:51 pm
    By Claus Vistesen: CopenhagenSometimes no news is more telling than one might initially think and although it was hardly earth shattering for the market that the BOJ chose yesterday to keep its main benchmark rate sitting at 0.1% it does highlight the extraordinary difficulties Japan currently face in terms of sparking its economy back into some kind of forward momentum. (quote Bloomberg) The

  • A Detailed Look at Savings in Japan

    CV
    22 Jan 2010 | 10:57 am
    By Claus Vistesen: CopenhagenIn short, if the world economy is to get through this crisis in reasonable shape, credit worthy surplus countries must expand domestic demand relative to potential output. How they achieve this outcome is up to them. But only in this way can the deficit countries realistically hope to avoid spending themselves into bankruptcy. Martin Wolf (2008) It is not the first

  • Double-Dip Worries In Japan and Germany

    Edward Hugh
    14 Jan 2010 | 12:28 am
    Whoever said economists are people who don't ever get anything right?"Economic growth in Germany probably stagnated in the fourth quarter from the previous three months, the Federal Statistics office said. Still, the figure is “surrounded by uncertainty,” Norbert Raeth, an economist at the office, said in a press conference in Wiesbaden today."So German GDP was probably more or less flat quarter

  • Moodys on Japan and the Eurozone - Stating the Obvious

    CV
    13 Jan 2010 | 7:12 am
    By Claus Vistesen: CopenhagenI shall openly admit that I have always found the exact role of the rating agencies a bit odd in the global financial system. I mean, do we really need them to tell us which bonds are good and which are not? I am not sure and what is more; rating agencies sometimes, if not all the time depending on their ability to stay in

  • Plus Ca Change in Japan?

    CV
    12 Jan 2010 | 7:13 am
    By Claus Vistesen: CopenhagenLast week was a good lesson in terms of what might, or what might not, happen when policy makers attempt to steer currency markets. Notwithstanding the obvious question of much how clout policy makers de-facto holds with respect to moving currency markets (not a lot I think), the outgoing finance minister in Japan Hirohisa
 
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  • Alter Sanya

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:23 am
    Replacing the iPhone upload with a better pic of this rather lovely scale figure of Sanya V. Litvyak by Alter. Must have. Some Sanya action below to munch on while we wait. I didn't catch the release date though ^^; And how about some GITS x Strike Witches? All wonfes posts being tagged "wonfes" and live here.

  • Free Hentai

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:35 am
    "Hentai" - another word used to refer to "Eroge" or Bishojo games. Se Kirara is an eroge that's being developed by Max factory. From the looks of the character design, HCG and PV, we can see that it looks like its going to be a high quality game - and its going to be *free*. Thats right folks - 0 Yen. The official site shows that the standard version (full game) will be free and that there will also be a version that includes one of these figma's for 2,800 yen.The free shenanigans commence on the 26th of March when the game is released. I probably would have picked up…

  • Wonder Festival Booths

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Adding a ton of photos to this post which I originally uploaded from the iPhone while at the Wonfes yesterday morning. A load of goodies here including Alter Azunyan, Strike Witches Lucchini and scale figure goodness from Resinya in the form of Aegis.And a load of coverage at the following sites. http://www.foobarbaz.jp/ http://www113.sakura.ne.jp/~kotatsuga/cgi-bin/anews/ http://www.pluto.dti.ne.jp/~rinou/ http://www.cutanews.com/rv/er_wf2010_01.html http://hobbydog.sakura.ne.jp/event/WF2010winter/WF2010winter01.html http://snowcolors.web.fc2.com/WF2010_Winter_MB_1.htm…

  • Tokyo CGM Night 6

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:10 pm
    Tokyo CGM Night - an event that Andrew Shuttleworth and I have been hosting in Tokyo to bring together smart and interesting people who engage others online through the creation of content. CGM stands for Consumer Generated Media and refers to social media, blog and video content that is generated by consumers. We also bring in the best from the industry to network with the media generators which results in new friendship and business opportunities.The Tokyo CGM Night invite list includes folks from Disney Japan, Apple, Nike, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Rakutemn, Good Smile Company,…

  • Tokyo Tour Package

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:09 pm
    Mentioned just over a year ago in this post that I would like to put together some sort of package tour where I would bring you round to some of my fave spots in Tokyo. I've recently teamed up with CTC Tours and Yoshimi to put together a tour package called the CTC Tokyo AniTour.The first tour package we have put together is the 6D4N – CTC Tokyo AniTour: TAF2010 Package - 6 days and 4 nights in Tokyo with the highlight of the tour being the Tokyo Anime Fair 2010.The tour lasts for 6 days for folks traveling from Singapore but there is a Land Tour package too for folks who wish to make their…
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  • Coach Ken Green Talks About Jeffrey Hunt's Race-Making Beppu-Oita Debut

    Brett Larner
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:01 pm
    by Brett LarnerIf Australian Jeffrey Hunt hadn't been in Sunday's Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon the results would not have been especially surprising or noteworthy. Kenyan Jonathan Kipkorir, the only man in the field to break 2:08 in 2009, outkicked Kenyan veteran Daniel Njenga, the only one with a 2:06 PB, for the win in 2:10:50, with relatively unknown Japanese first-timer Atsushi Ikawa running a gutsy race up front to finish close behind in 2:11:04. On the surface Hunt's 2:11:00 3rd place mark may not appear to add much to the equation, but what made him the defining element of this year's…

  • Martin Mathathi 25:55 for 9.8 km at Meigi Ekiden

    Brett Larner
    7 Feb 2010 | 7:21 pm
    by Brett Larner2007 World Championships 10000 m bronze medalist and 10 mile junior world record holder Martin Mathathi (Kenya/Team Suzuki) set a stunning new stage record at the 64th Meigi Ekiden on Feb. 7, the last major ekiden of the season. On a day of ideal conditions Mathathi covered the 9.8 km Fourth Stage, a point-to-point leg with a net elevation loss of 1 m, in 25:55. With a flat conversion to 10 km Mathathi's time would be a stunning 26:27, well ahead of the road 10 km world record of 27:01 set last year by Kenyan Micah Kogo. Mathathi also held the previous Fourth Stage record of…

  • Yoshihisa Hosaka Gets World Record #3 at Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon (updated)

    Brett Larner
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:54 am
    by Brett Larnerphoto (c) 2009 Mika TokairinA year after his 60+ world record of 2:36:30 at the 2009 Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon, Yoshihisa Hosaka did it again with a 2:38:12 world record for the 61 year old bracket at this year's Beppu-Oita on Feb. 7. Hosaka's time breaks the existing world record, set by Wil van der Lee of the Netherlands at the 1991 Amsterdam Marathon, by a slim 20 second margin. Hosaka now holds the world record for three consecutive age brackets.59 - 2:34:23, Fukuoka 200860 - 2:36:30, Beppu-Oita 200961 - 2:38:12, Beppu-Oita 2010In this year's race Hosaka started…

  • Kenyan Gitau, Australian Chapple Take First Marugame Half Marathon Wins

    Brett Larner
    6 Feb 2010 | 10:41 pm
    http://www.47news.jp/CN/201002/CN2010020701000181.htmlhttp://www.jiji.com/jc/c?g=spo_30&k=2010020700109translated and edited by Brett LarnerHakone Ekiden Second Stage winner Daniel Gitau (Kenya/Nihon Univ.) took his first win at the 2010 Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon on Feb. 7, running a PB of 1:01:08. Defending champion and course record holder Mekubo Mogusu (Kenya/Team Aidem) was 2nd in 1:01:43. Yuichiro Ogawa (Team Kanebo) was the top Japanese man, 4th overall in 1:01:53.In the women's race, Australian Nicole Chapple ran a sizeable PB of 1:08:37 to beat defending champion…

  • Kipkorir Wins Beppu-Oita, Australian Hunt Almost Steals Show

    Brett Larner
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:24 pm
    by Brett Larnerclick here for JRNLive's detailed race commentaryClick photo for a gallery of images from the 2010 Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon.In a tactical race of few surprises, Jonathan Kipkorir (Kenya), the strongest man of '09 in the field, took the 2010 Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon on Feb. 7 in a sprint finish over the final 500 m against aging 2:06:16 runner Daniel Njenga (Kenya/Team Yakult), holder of the fastest PB in the field. Japanese debutant Atsushi Ikawa (Team Otsuka Seiyaku) had a good race, 4th overall in 2:11:04 after repeatedly attacking the lead pack of eight over the…
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  • Reports: Another Phillies Signing

    Patrick
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:03 pm
    Let’s throw this one out there and see if it gets shot down… multiple reports out of Japan are saying that the Phillies have agreed to a minor league deal with Osaka University of Commerce catcher Hiroya Yamamura. Commenter John Brooks first passed along Yakyu Baka’s post on the signing, but there have been several subsequent reports.  Yomiuri says the details of the contract are still not finalized, and we have other reports saying that there will be a press conference on the 10th. Yamamura was not selected in last year’s NPB draft, and only got a tertiary mention in…

  • Sanspo on Hisa Takahashi

    Patrick
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:55 pm
    If you find yourself in the minority of people who are more interested in where Hisanori Takahashi winds up than the Super Bowl, this one’s for you. Sanspo has published a report saying that the Pirates have suddenly emerged as a destination for Takahashi. I’d read earlier that Takahashi prefers the west coast, but he’s also been saying all offseason that he wants a major league deal and wants to start. The Pirates don’t exactly have the strongest rotation in the world, so it’s feasible that they could have MLB starts to offer him this season. Bringing in…

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07

    admin
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Brian Cashman brings WS trophy to Japan: http://bit.ly/dvFntd # Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-31: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-1… http://bit.ly/9SK1JE # Injury Updates: Saito, Otsuka, Ishii, Williams: A few updates on the guys who have been rehabbing for years, plus … http://bit.ly/azJILP # World Series, Japan Series trophies together at last http://bit.ly/bfLsL3 # non-baseball: there are now over 100 foreign citizens playing J-League soccer http://bit.ly/cgS5b4 # Bobby V live in New York http://bit.ly/7GRpbS # East Windup…

  • Phillies Sign Two

    Patrick
    5 Feb 2010 | 4:58 pm
    Edit Monday 17:46 PST: Reports of these signings have been debunked by the Phillies. According to Daily Sports, the Phillies have reached basic agreements on minor league deals with former Yokohama BayStars pitchers Shigetoshi Yamakita and Naoya Okamoto. Both lefthanded, Yamakita (32) and Okamoto (26) will report to the Phils’ minor league camp in March. Neither saw time at the top level last year, but you can see their minor league stats on NPB’s official site.

  • Rotowire 2010 Fantasy Baseball Guide

    Patrick
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:20 am
    File this one under self-promotion. This spring I’m making my print debut, in the Rotowire 2010 Fantasy Baseball Guide. The magazine has won a host of accolades, and personally it’s an honor to be in the same publication as writers like Jeff Erickson, John Sickels, and Will Carroll. I hope you’ll check it out.
 
 
 
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  • 監視している複数のサーバーのエラー・ログをまとめてみる方法は？（今日の腕試し！）

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    　あなたはWindows Server 2008のサーバー5台を管理している。あるイベントについて、5台全てのサーバーのエラー・イベントをまとめて見られるようにしたい。どのようにしたらよいか。次の中から適切なものを選択しなさい。

  • Microsoft、「創造的な製品は無理」という元幹部の批判に反論（Windowsコラム）

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    　米New York Times紙の朝刊に掲載された論評記事「米Microsoftの『創造的な崩壊』」を読んで驚いた。同社の元幹部が寄稿した記事で、記事を書いたのはDick Brass氏という人だ。なぜ今ごろになってMicrosoftの内情を暴露したのかというと、主要メディアは正式発表前からうわさをあおってきた米Appleの「iPad」に好意的な報道を続けざるを得ないからだ。

  • ファイルの圧縮機能を使う（Windows 7実践ナビ）

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    　数百ギガバイトを超えるテラバイト単位のハードディスクを使っても、それでもすぐに足りなくなる。そんなとき役立つのがファイルの圧縮機能だ。Windows 7には、ファイルを圧縮・展開する機能だけでなく、保存するだけで圧縮してくれる「圧縮フォルダー」という機能がある。もちろん、Windows XPやVistaでも同じことはできたが、日本語版のWindows…

  • 使用期限が近づく「Windows 7」RC版（Windowsコラム）

    3 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    　無料で使える評価目的の「Windows 7」製品候補（RC：Release Candidate）版の使用期限が近づいている。米Microsoftは2010年2月第1週、ユーザーに対して注意を呼びかけた。期限切れに至る最初の段階として、2月15日より2週間ほど画面に警告メッセージを表示する。そして3月1日からは、2時間に1回、自動的にシャットダウンする状態となる。最終的な使用期限は2010年6月1日だ。

  • Microsoftの10〜12月期決算決算、大成功のWindows 7以外は全部失敗（Paul ThurrottのWinInfo Short Takes）

    2 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    　米Microsoftは、2009年10〜12月決算で同社の売上高は過去最高を記録した。だが、ここでの大きなニュースは、むしろWindows 7以外の事業がひどい状況にあるいうことだ。Windows 7があまりにも好調なため、ほかの事業の悲惨さが隠れてしまっている。
 
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  • Linux Foundation、今年も「We're Linux」ビデオコンテストをスタート

    admin@sourceforge.jp
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:49 am
    Linuxを推進する非営利団体Linux Foundationは2月5日（米国時間）、「We're Linux」ビデオコンテストを開始した。ユーザーが作成したLinuxの利用を奨励するビデオを募集するコンテストで、最優秀賞はLinux搭載ノートPCと「LinuxCon」への旅費および入場券。4月4日まで応募を受け付ける。

  • 「iPadはiBad」キャンペーン、24時間で5000人が署名

    admin@sourceforge.jp
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:39 am
    フリーソフトウェアを推進するFree Software Foundation（FSF）は2月4日（米国時間）、米Appleの最新端末「iPad」でのDRM利用反対キャンペーンの開始後24時間で5000人の署名を集めたと報告した。この署名活動は反DRMキャンペーンサイト「Defective by Design」で展開されている。 <img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://rss.rssad.jp/rss/artimg/rPG75FvNbJ_p/c1a83f8cc5542b208f3642a6d7deb005"/>

  • The Linux Foundation、今年の「LinuxCon」参加申し込み受付開始

    admin@sourceforge.jp
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:36 am
    The Linux Foundation（LF）は、北米最大規模のLinux技術カンファレンス「LinuxCon 2010」の参加申し込みと発表申し込みの受け付けを開始した。発表は「Developer」「Operations」「Business」の3カテゴリーが対象で、申し込み期限は3月31日。プレゼンテーションは英語が前提。 <img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://rss.rssad.jp/rss/artimg/rPG75FvNbJ_p/4d715aa379c5a7d57f588204fcddc4bb"/>

  • 米Oracle、Eclipse向けの無償プラグイン最新版をリリース

    admin@sourceforge.jp
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:54 pm
    米Oracleは2月4日（米国時間）、オープンソースのIDE「Eclipse」向けの無償プラグイン「Oracle Enterprise Pack for Eclipse 11gR1（11.1.1.4）」を発表した。「WebLogic」向けの機能強化により、Eclipseユーザーはコードの品質を高めつつ開発時間を短縮できるという。 <img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://rss.rssad.jp/rss/artimg/rPG75FvNbJ_p/0dc7d83ec96ba72138273552b163be77"/>

  • LLVMのコンパイラ「Clang」、セルフホスティングに成功

    admin@sourceforge.jp
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:53 pm
    Low Level Virtual Machine（LLVM）開発チームは2月4日、LLVM向けのCコンパイラ環境「Clang」がセルフホスティングを実現したことを報告した。 <img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://rss.rssad.jp/rss/artimg/rPG75FvNbJ_p/5049c0f660b31f8288f265e2211e0a84"/>
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  • Ubuntu Netbook Edition、OpenOffice.orgの代わりにGoogle Docsを採用

    hylom
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:42 am
    あるAnonymous Coward 曰く、 Digitizorが報じるところによると、Ubuntu Netbook Edition（UNE）10.04からOpen Officeはデフォルト搭載ではなくなるそうだ。このバージョンからドキュメントはGoogle Docsで開かれるとのことだ（本家/.）。…

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    9 Feb 2010 | 5:42 am
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  • ニコニコ動画で「ATOKたん」イラスト募集中

    hylom
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:11 am
    あるAnonymous Coward 曰く、 ジャストシステムが、無償で90日間試用できる「ニコニコ日本語入力 powered by ATOK」を5日に公開した。また、同時にニコニコ大百科のお絵カキコ機能を使った「ATOKたん」をみんなで描こう！という企画もはじまった。 すべて読む | ITセクション | インターネット 関連ストーリー： ジャストシステムの創業者が新会社「MetaMoji」を設立 2009年12月11日 『ATOK for Android』開発中 2009年12月10日 Googleが「Google…

  • 初代Xbox LIVEサービス、4月15日で終了

    hylom
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:58 am
    あるAnonymous Coward 曰く、 初代Xbox向けのXbox LIVEサービスが、4月15日で終了する（マイクロソフトの発表）。 関連ストーリー： OS Xも動くXbox PC「OS Xbox Pro」、インテルの自作PCコンテストで米国最優秀賞を受賞 2009年12月17日 Xbox 改造ユーザに Xbox Live 利用停止の措置 2009年11月16日 Xbox Live、ハッカーからは一番人気 2009年10月12日

  • 「iPad」の商標問題、Appleは事前に手を打っていた？

    hylom
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:35 am
    先日、「iPad」という名称が富士通によって商標登録されていた、ということが明らかになったが、Appleは富士通が「iPad」を商標登録していたことを知らなかったわけではなく、事前に（そして秘密裏に）対策を講じていたようだ（マイコミジャーナルの記事）。…
 
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  • Finance, Interest Rate Product Controller

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:58 am
    The Financial Control Group (FCG) is seeking a strong candidate preferably with a math background and an interest and aptitude for derivative products.

  • Fixed Income, Documentation Negotiator

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:32 pm
    Institutional Securities Documentation Group is seeking a professional within the Tokyo based team with responsibility for documentation aspects of Euro MTN transactions and OTC derivative transactions.

  • Network Operation Engineer for Investment Bank project

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:44 pm
    ■Network Operation Engineer for Investment Bank project ▼Responsible for Network operational support, delivering Network/Telecom related projects, and supporting the business. *Please check the desired experience and certificate in details.

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    8 Feb 2010 | 7:01 pm
    A Network Operations and Deployment Manager with 5+ years of operations, deployment and troubleshooting NW problems and NW-related devices.

  • Visa & Homestay Coordinator

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:50 pm
    The visa and homestay coordinator is responsible for applying to the immigration office for student visas on behalf of all TUJ students and coordinating all aspects of TUJ’s homestay program for undergraduate students.
 
 
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  • サイン(BlogPet)

    管理人Ｕ
    5 Feb 2010 | 2:50 pm
    きょうは、はたちっぽいサインされた。だけど、更新された！*このエントリは、ブログペットの「ペンタ」が書きました。

  • あっちゃんは発売した(BlogPet)

    管理人Ｕ
    27 Jan 2010 | 6:50 pm
    きのうはあっちゃんとギフトした。でも、あっちゃんは発売した？それできのうあっちゃんと、エントリが更新したかった。でも、あっちゃんは視聴したかったみたい。だけど、

  • エントリ(BlogPet)

    管理人Ｕ
    20 Jan 2010 | 6:18 pm
    きのうあっちゃんの、エントリとか視聴するはずだった。*このエントリは、ブログペットの「ペンタ」が書きました。

  • 天童荒太を発売する(BlogPet)

    管理人Ｕ
    13 Jan 2010 | 3:22 pm
    きょうは、はたちを試聴すればよかった？それで視聴したかったみたい。それできのうペンタが、天童荒太を発売する？だけど、きのう、あっちゃんはサインするつもりだった？

  • きょうは視聴しなかった(BlogPet)

    管理人Ｕ
    5 Jan 2010 | 6:31 pm
    きょうは視聴しなかったー。それでペンタは更新された！だけど、ペンタはあっちゃんとあっちゃんはエントリみたいな予想したかもー。だけど、あっちゃんと川嶋あいみたいな
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  • 正月太りを２週間でリセットする方法

    All About, Inc.
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    暴飲暴食がたたって、体重が増加してしまったあなた。脂肪に変わってしまう前に、元の体重へリセットするための簡単トレーニング術を伝授しよう。

  • 男を格上げする3つの方法

    All About, Inc.
    26 Jan 2010 | 7:00 am
    ホワイトデーやアニバーサリーといった特別な日は、大切な人を喜ばせるための、綿密なプランを用意してみてはどうだろう。

  • マフラー＆ストールの巻き方

    All About, Inc.
    26 Jan 2010 | 7:00 am
    もはや説明不要の巻き物。しかし意外にも、巻き方ひとつで印象も変わります。首に巻くだけなんてナンセンス。いまさら聞けない巻き方、教えます。

  • ふたりで愉しむ鍋の名店

    All About, Inc.
    19 Jan 2010 | 7:00 am
    冬に恋しくなる鍋料理。おいしい店は数あるが、恋と仕事に効果がある名店をその道の専門家が伝授！ とっておきの10店舗を紹介しよう。

  • All Aboutガイドが選ぶ2010年コレが欲しい

    All About, Inc.
    12 Jan 2010 | 7:00 am
    All Aboutの人気メンズガイド10名が、2010年に欲しいと熱望するアイテムベスト3を発 表！ ガイドならではのこだわりのあるセレクトは必見です。
 
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  • 君に届け 18話

    Youtubeアニメ動画
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:31 am
    　君に届け 第18話「千鶴の恋」

  • れでぃ×ばと！ 6話

    Youtubeアニメ動画
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:37 am
    　れでぃ×ばと！ 第6話「しーくれっと×ぼーい？」

  • こばと。 17話

    Youtubeアニメ動画
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:33 am
    　こばと。 第17話「…謎の生命体、2号。」

  • BLEACH 257話

    Youtubeアニメ動画
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:54 am
    　BLEACH -ブリーチ- 第257話「新たな敵!刀獣の正体!」

  • 刀語 2話

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    8 Feb 2010 | 9:05 pm
    　刀語 第2話「斬刀・鈍」
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  • 俎上の鯉は二度跳ねる２

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:08 am
    ... 今ヶ瀬がめんどくさいと思いつつ もう可愛くてならなかったんじゃなかったのかな そして出た今ヶ瀬の本当の気持ち 『彼女と別れて下さい』 今まで流されるだけだった恭一 だけど、誰を傷つけてもすべてをなくしても 今ヶ瀬自身を不幸にし ...

  • トランプ革命 バトトン

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:53 am
    ナッシン 65 今までで一番の懺悔行為を話せる範囲でこっそりお話下さい。 「禁則事項」の「禁則事項」を「禁則事項」しましたごめんなｓ(禁則事項 66 最愛の彼氏or彼女から突然別れをきりだされた。彼氏or彼女が別れたがっている理由、どっちがイヤ？ ...

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    9 Feb 2010 | 9:45 am
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  • Flower Powder

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:35 am
    まるで春のような暖かさの一日。 それはうれしくもあり、悲しくもあります。 飛んでますね、花粉…。 なんだか目がかゆいなと思ったら、 くしゃみが出るではありませんか。 飛散は悲惨な時期の始まり、 しばらくはマスクマンとして覆面活動します。 ...

  • 限りなく黒に近いどどめ色って奴ですね

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:55 am
    初期のころの文章を見てると，なんだか悲しくなってくる人です． 黒歴史とかそういうんじゃなくて，何ていうかな， お前，そういう奴じゃないだろ…！と言いたくなる． そして襟首をつかんで裏路地に引き込んで張り倒し，転がっていた角棒で頭を ...
 
 
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  • 02月10日の注目キーワード

    Excite Japan
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    ダイエットパッチ - 社会科見学 - すぐにけせ - ユザワヤ - 酵素風呂 - ヌーベルバーグ - 小泉里子 - めぐりズム - ネットスーパー - 小糸工業 - 蒼あんな - タジン鍋 - 夏菜 - 食材宅配 - ロコモコ - 徳澤直子

  • アラスカの歯科医、ワシのくちばしを治療

    Excite Japan
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    [米アラスカ州アンカレッジ　6日　AP]　米アラスカ州の歯科医がくちばしを負傷したハクトウワシのために、被せ物とパテと黄色い蛍光ペンを使って一風変わったくちばしを作った。このワシは12月にくちばしに深刻な傷を負った状態で発見された。 ...

  • 万引き犯、警察署に逃げ込む 米ワイオミング州

    Excite Japan
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    [米ワイオミング州リバートン　6日　AP]　米ワイオミング州の食料品店からシュナップス1瓶を盗んだ男性は、逃走路をよく考えていなかったようだ。リバートン警察によれば、水曜日、酒の瓶と咳止めドロップを掴んで店を走り出た男 (26) が近くのビルに逃げ込んだが、そのビルは警察署だったそうだ。 ...

  • 独身者の相手探し、既婚者より外見や情熱を重視する傾向＝調査

    Excite Japan
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    　［ニューヨーク　９日　ロイター］　バレンタインデーを前に発表された調査で、交際相手を募集中のシングルの人々は外見や情熱といった要素を重視し過ぎる傾向があることが明らかになった。 ...

  • ハマスが採用試験、パレスチナの若者たちが体力競う

    Excite Japan
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    　［ガザ　７日　ロイター］　パレスチナ自治区ガザにあるイスラム原理主義組織ハマスの採用センターで７日、治安部隊への入隊を希望する若者らが体力テストを受ける姿が撮影された。　ハマスによると、多くのパレスチナ人の若者が入隊を夢見て名前を登録しているという。 ...
 
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    Global Voices Online » East Asia

  • Mongolia: “Khoomii doesn't belong to China”

    Portnoy
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:37 am
    On PetitionSpot, a new petition goes on to ask China officials to stop registering “Khoomii” or Mongolian throat singing in their Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in UNESCO.

  • China: Let Feng Zhenghu come home, to jail time

    John Kennedy
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:56 am
    Feng Zhenghu's 92-day protest in Narita airport has ended and he now has a flight back to Shanghai booked for this Friday, just in time for Chinese New Year, but updates [zh] to his Twitter account over the past weekend suggest that Feng remains unsure over whether he'll be let back into China. This Friday at noon will be his ninth consecutive attempt to return home. Why hasn't Feng, with his valid passport, been allowed to return to China, a right supposedly afforded to all Chinese citizens? In the absence of an explanation from Beijing, many have looked to Shanghai and see…

  • China: #Tanzuoren - to be human

    Oiwan Lam
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:01 am
    Chinese activist Tan Zuoren was sentenced to 5 year imprisonment and 3 year deprivation of political rights this morning (Feb 9) under the charge of inciting subversion of state power. Tan was involved in the investigation of the relation between bean dregs school buildings and the death of school children in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake by interviewing the parents and compiling a victim list. He was arrested last year and the investigation was stopped accordingly. In his first trial, the evident that the prosecutor presented was mainly about his interviews with overseas media about the…

  • Taiwan: Dark Marketing on Facebook

    Portnoy
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:37 pm
    Mr. Friday on mmdays.com discusses how some people create fraudulent facebook fan page using photos of beautiful girls or logos of famous companies like MSN and Google(zh). The amount of fans can thus be sold to other businesses for promotion and marketing purpose. Mr. Friday asks Facebook to look into this rampant problem among Traditional Chinese users before these “dark marketing” become a viciou circle that ruins Facebook itself.

  • China: Education, critical thinking and creativity

    Oiwan Lam
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:01 pm
    C. Custer from ChinaGeek looks into the China education system and discusses its impact on young people.
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  • iPhone app lets you tweet your dog's thoughts

    Lisa
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:35 am
    Remember Bowlingual, the doggie translation device that won the Ig Nobel prize in 2002? This summer, it's slated to become available for iPhone. The iPhone version will also allow dog owners to send their dog's thoughts automatically to Twitter along with an icon of their dog. It is thought that this will encourage doggie and doggie owner social networking. via Asiajin

  • Phallic decor at Chinese Cafe 8 in Roppongi

    Lisa
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:13 pm
    I sat right under this giant phallic gong at Chinese Cafe 8 in Roppongi a couple of weeks ago and ate peking duck. It was delicious! More pics on Boing Boing.

  • U900, a pair of crocheted animals that play music

    Lisa
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:46 pm
    Over on Boing Boing this weekend, Xeni posted this super-cute video of a crocheted musician duo that plays happy ukulele tunes on the beach. There are a lot of other U900 videos on their own MySpace page.

  • Scott Fujita, a white NFL player who feels culturally Japanese

    Lisa
    5 Feb 2010 | 11:52 pm
    Did you know that one of the tallest linebackers in the NFL is named Scott Fujita? He's a white guy who was adopted by a Japanese-American father (who, by the way, was born in an internment camp). He's never been to Japan, but he celebrates Oshogatsu and Children's Day, eats with chopsticks, and has Japanese grandparents in California who grow bonsai trees. I just think it's interesting and probably pretty unusual story. More info via The Japan Times and Wikipedia.

  • Setsubun festival at Toyokawa Inari

    Lisa
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:06 am
    Today was Setsubun no Hi, so I went to Toyokawa Inari to score some good luck in the form of soybeans. There were a couple dozen celebrities there — each one was introduced to the crowd and gave a short greeting (some even played shamisen and sang songs), and then they started throwing beans at us. For more on Setsubun, check out my post on Boing Boing.
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  • どうしてZapposは最高なのか

    Ayako
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:25 pm
    私はZapposの大ファンです。Zapposの経営方法についてはどの企業も学ぶことがたくさんあります。私が実際に体験した実例も混ぜて、何故Zapposが素晴らしい会社なのか挙げてみます。…

  • 来年のアフィリエイト・サミット

    Ayako
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:40 pm
    まだ２月で今年のアフィリエイト・サミットは先月開かれたばかりですが、来年のアフィリエイト・サミット・ウエストの開催地が本日発表されました。…

  • またまた大雪

    Ayako
    7 Feb 2010 | 3:56 pm
    今週の金・土はものすごい大雪で、今日はまだ写真の様な感じです。７年ぶりの大雪との事で、道路の状況もかなり悪いです。明日はこの調子だと家からリモート出勤だなー。私の車もこんな感じで埋もれてます。今日はアメリカはスーパーボールの日ですが、この雪の中でもビールを持って近所の家のスーパーボール・パーティーに歩いていっている人をかなり見ました。

  • Facebookに関する嫌な点

    Ayako
    6 Feb 2010 | 7:36 pm
    私が人気のソーシャルネットワーキングサイトのFacebookに関してとっても嫌な点があります。それはサイトに関する極端なデザインのアップデートです。…

  • パーソナル・ブランティング

    Ayako
    4 Feb 2010 | 6:04 pm
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    Kyoto Foodie: Where and what to eat in Kyoto

  • Setsubun Depachika: Shopping for Eho-maki and Sardines at Japanese Department Store Food Court

    Kyoto Foodie
    4 Feb 2010 | 6:12 pm
    Depachika, the basement floor of department stores in Japan, is where some of the best food in the land can be had and at fairly reasonable prices. These food courts are difficult to beat as they are a mix of the best of the best shinise stores as well as very popular, up-and-coming stores and restaurants and some European chocolatier and patisserie. After picking up my Hisagozushi demon sushi roll, I passed through Takashimaya Department Store to see the Setsubun foodie offerings and take a few photos for you. I found a demon roll wagashi at Sentaro and I was surprised to find that a…

  • Setsubun Wagashi: Oni-ni-Kanabo from Kyoto Confectionery Sentaro

    Kyoto Foodie
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:23 am
    At Setsubun, people in Japan are thinking eho-maki sushi rolls, grilled sardine and roasted soybeans to prevent misfortune and increase happiness. No one thinks of wagashi. Sentaro, a shinise confectionery in Kyoto, made their own unique and tasty Setsubun demon theme roll, but you don’t get sushi from a confectionery, it’s a wagashi roll! Its quite long and comes wrapped in a red, demon decorated paper tube. Oni-ni-Kanabo 'Demon Roll' - Package Oni ni Kanabo Mushi-pan Roll from Sentaro 京都 仙太郎 鬼に金棒 This confection is called Oni-ni-kanabo 鬼に金棒. Oni…

  • Setsubun Foodie Customs: Kyoto Hisagozushi ‘Onimaki’ Ehomaki

    Kyoto Foodie
    3 Feb 2010 | 2:03 am
    Meet the ‘Demon Roll’ sushi for the day before spring — Kyoto-style. This makizushi is a very original, fascinating and extremely beautiful variation of the eho-maki (lucky direction roll) makizushi that is eaten by custom in Japan on Setsubun, February 3rd, the day before spring begins. Setsubun has some wonderful customs and they all seem to be food related. Two years ago I was introduced to Hisagozushi’s Setsubun Onimaki, literally ‘demon roll’ by Miwa. I had eaten this shinise’s sushi several times but I had no idea of their magical and very visually…

  • Mid-Winter Wagashi: Kyoto Toraya Red Plum Blossom with Frost Theme Namagashi Confection

    Kyoto Foodie
    16 Jan 2010 | 6:47 am
    A wagashi confection that was created in 1699 by Toraya is a beautiful and unmistakable expression of a mid-winter plum blossom. It is called Shimokobai 霜紅梅, or red plum blossom with frost. This confection, created centuries ago, expresses something that I can only clearly recall seeing once: fruit blossoms in snow. Toraya 'Shimokobai' Tea Ceremony Confection While it is mid-winter here in Kyoto, we are getting ready for fruit blossoms already. In February the plum trees will bloom and the very fortunate will be treated to see plum blossoms in the snow! To me, plums blossoms are…

  • Osechi Ryori: French Osechi by Restaurant Okumura

    Kyoto Foodie
    1 Jan 2010 | 3:39 am
    This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series O-shogatsu RyoriIn 2009 we brought you authentic Kyoto osechi New Year’s cuisine and while Japanese style is the norm there are some restaurants that do Western, Chinese or fusion-type osechi. I had a chance to meet Chef Shinzo Okumura of Restaurant Okumura who is said to have invented ‘French Kaiseki’ and talk with him about his unique French osechi cuisine. Chef Okumura launched his French osechi 20 years ago. At that time people in Kyoto mainly had Japanese-style osechi but they were ready for something different and people were…
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    Rocking in Hakata

  • Student Chain Stories

    Deas
    3 Feb 2010 | 1:50 am
    Sometimes when I’m grading, I think “I should probably share this.” My students have active imaginations – sometimes they choose to use them, and sometimes they don’t. Let’s take a quick look at an example of each situation. Situation 1: this is a common occurrence with chain stories written by indifferent students who just want a laugh. They pick an idea and they snowball it. I was happy that it paid off a bit, at least. The “crazy” part turned into a polar bear club type of outing, and the story did have a good conclusion. Also, I’m a…

  • Setsubun Protest

    Deas
    30 Jan 2010 | 5:35 pm
    Check out this image from the UK’s Daily Mail. It’s from a pretty big protest rally against the American military base situation in Okinawa, but with a distinctly Japanese twist. I’m not interested in the pre-printed cards that were distributed. I am interested in the hand drawn cardboard one on the right side of the frame. It reads as follows. 福は内〜！平和は内〜！基地は外〜！！ グアムに沖縄に日本に米軍基地は居坐るな！迷惑だ！帰ってくれ！！ *** Fuku wa uchi! Heiwa wa uchi! Kichi wa soto! Guamu ni Okinawa ni Nihon ni beigun…

  • Long Time, No Post

    Deas
    30 Jan 2010 | 5:29 pm
    Betcha thought I was dead. I mean, it’s been ages since I’ve posted regularly. Sad, really. And I’d apologize profusely, except that it was kinda unavoidable. I got crazy busy last summer, and the momentum took me all the way through to…where are we now, 2010? Sheesh. It had been so long that I blanked when I attempted to sign into my Wordpress Dashboard in the Hong Kong airport to make that last slapdash post. Not a good sign. Tons of people have been asking me where I’ve been, why I fell off the face of the planet, etc. The most recent was my hair stylist,…

  • Japan Times Article

    Deas
    23 Dec 2009 | 5:23 pm
    Hey everybody! The Japan Times published a little article I wrote for them yesterday. I was in transit at the time, so I couldn’t post about it at the time. If you’re curious about how you can abbreviate Japanese to sound more natural, give it a read! (It apparently caused quite a stir among the editors there. Especially “azzasu” and “~zzaimasu” – the legitimacy of which is…kind of the point of the article. Enjoy!) Trip note: I’m currently writing this from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I’ll be here in Vietnam for a bit before making a…

  • When Life Hands You Lemons

    Deas
    28 Sep 2009 | 2:34 am
    When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. Or so the saying goes. I wish I had photos of this chance encounter today, but alas, I don’t. I was on the way home from work today when I stopped in at a Lawson’s convenience store. I just wanted to buy a jug of water and some snacks. As I was paying, I noticed another fellow walk into the shop – I’d seen him on the road earlier riding his bike. I decided to wait for him outside. He came back out of the convenience store and I struck up a conversation with him. My starting point? The 「日本一周中」sign on the back…
 
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    Japan for Sustainability

  • Renault Nissan Alliance Signs Partnership with Saitama City to Promote Electric Vehicles

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Copyright Nissan Motor Co. The Renault Nissan Alliance and Saitama City agreed on November 5, 2009, to carry out an E-KIZUNA Project, which will aim to create a sustainable, low-carbon society by promoting electric vehicles (EVs).

  • Japanese Retailer Aeon Promotes Fresh Seafood to Sustain Local Fisheries

    7 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Copyright Aeon Co. Aeon Co., a major distributor and retailer in Japan, announced on November 11, 2009 a new initiative to sustain local fisheries in Japan. The company unveiled plans to acquire three tons of seafood landing at the Sea of Japan port of Sakata on November 14 by making a large purchase directly from the Fisheries Cooperative of Yamagata Prefecture (JF Yamagata), and the next day selling the fresh-from-the-sea fish at 55 Aeon Group stores, including JUSCO, in the Tohoku area in northern Japan. (Due to bad weather, fish catching on Nov. 14 was cancelled.), In spring 2010, Aeon…

  • CSR Initiatives Among Japanese Corporations Coming Along, Research Indicates

    6 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Nippon Keidanren (Japanese Business Federation), an economic organization comprising large corporations and industry associations, announced the results of its CSR (corporate social responsibility) survey on September 15, 2009. The survey was conducted among its 1,297 corporate members between May and July 2009 with the aim of uncovering how corporations embrace CSR in managing their businesses, what challenges that they face, and how CSR initiatives have evolved at each company since fall 2008. The response rate was 33.7 percent.

  • Tokyo Gov't Sets up Committee to Study Feasibility of Wave Power Generation

    5 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Image by Wonderlane. Some Rights Reserved. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) established on July 22, 2009, a study committee to examine the feasibility of wave power generation (the conversion of ocean wave energy to electricity) in cooperation with academic experts and private businesses, in the period from July 2009 to March 2010.

  • Japan's GHG Emissions Drop Significantly in 2008 to Just 1.9% Over 1990 Level

    4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    The Japanese Ministry of the Environment released its initial estimate of the nation's fiscal 2008 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on November 11, 2009. The figure totaled 1.286 billion tons, 6.2 percent below the nation's highest level of 1.371 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent (same units used below) in 2007, close to the 1994 level of 1.277 billion tons. The 2008 figure represents a slight increase of 1.9 percent from the 1.261 billion tons emitted in 1990, the base year for emissions calculations under the Kyoto Protocol.
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  • “please flush toilet paper after use in the water”

    invisiblegaijin
    6 Feb 2010 | 12:08 am
    On a recent trip to Hokkaido, IG was struck not only by the culturally specific ironic dissonance of the message “please flush toilet paper after use in the water” but also the culturally specific need to translate that message into Chinese and Korean but not Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Martian, etc. # # # In other news, Toyota President Toyoda apologized with only a ’slight’ bow to the frenzied onanism of Japanese and non-Japanese media hoping to spark controversy. White House sources stated President Obama jived, “ain’t no big thing.”…

  • Keywords for Dummies 101

    invisiblegaijin
    5 Feb 2010 | 1:28 am
    Alexa.com provides great insight into a website’s traffic, where the visitors are coming from, and which keywords drive traffic to a site. My favorite keyword string has to be #3 – “how to bake CHIKAN” … never thought of that! And, thanks to kind readers like you, invisiblegaijin.com is currently ranked as the 2,724,747th most visited website in the world! # # # In other news, Haitian missionaries kidnap American Baptists in Idaho. Posted via email from invisiblegaijin

  • Only in Japan: Suntory Chocolate Sparkling

    invisiblegaijin
    4 Feb 2010 | 4:36 pm
    Review: New from Suntory – Chocolate Sparkling Visually amused by the graphic design of label with chunks of chocolate floating in the soda. Aroma is of rich chocolate, creamy, deep, and throaty. The palette is surprised as the tongue is coated with waves of rich, chocolatey, smooth sensations. And then the bubbles kick in, adding a tingle to the crispy finish. Surprisingly long aftertaste. The overall experience is a testament to the remarkable power of modern chemistry. Worth a try but I’m afraid to look at the ingredients label. # # # In other news, Apple iPad fails to live…

  • Japanese Exorcise Demons with Magical Beans

    invisiblegaijin
    3 Feb 2010 | 3:40 am
    Millions of oni demons were ousted from their homes by magic soybeans today as humans invoked mame-maki rituals to celebrate the spring Setsubun across Japan. “Demons out, good fortune in!” shouted Japanese prime minister Yukio “Bird” Hatoyama, “DPJ in, LDP out. You’re just jealous my mommy gives me a humongous allowance as political donations! Ha-ha!” “You lie! My mommy gives me a bigger allowance than yours!” snapped LDP leader Sadakazu “Someone give me a nickname, please” Tanigaki, “Your mother has a protruding belly button!” “I don’t believe that…

  • Snow in Tokyo – February 1, 2010

    invisiblegaijin
    1 Feb 2010 | 5:45 am
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  • 10 beautiful tilt-shift photos of Japan

    seifip
    31 Jan 2010 | 4:48 am
    Tilt-shift photography is a special type of photography in which either a tilt-shift lens, or a post processing software, is used in order to simulate a miniature scene. Below is a selection of 10 tilt-shift photographs from Tokyo and the rest of Japan. If you enjoy this post, you may also want to check-out my collection of Tokyo time-lapses. Miniature figures in the snow, Sapporo by Smashcut Tokyo Haneda International Airport by kanegen Shibuya by zemoko Tiltshift Shibuya, Tokyo by prawn crisps Miniature Tokyo by Not Quite a Photographr til-shif-train by sinkdd Tokyo shift by eerkmans Tilt…

  • Tomoe Gozen: The female samurai

    seifip
    17 Jan 2010 | 8:55 am
    When one says the word samurai, most imagine an armored man fiercely wielding a katana, and if one would to say female warrior, most would probably laugh and tell him to stop watching anime all the time. Nevertheless, women samurai, also known as onna bugeisha (女武芸者), were a small but very important representation of the Japanese upper class bushi (samurai) and some of them (e.g., Empress Jingu, Nakano Takeko, Hojo Masako or Tomoe Gozen) had a great impact on the Japanese history. Empress Jingū in Korea. Painting by Yoshitoshi (1880). One of the most famous onna musha (female…

  • NihongoUp’s top 10 posts of 2009

    seifip
    9 Jan 2010 | 5:44 am
    Inspired by Jamaipanese, I’ve decided to compile my own list of NihongoUp’s most popular posts of 2009. This blog is less than one year old and it’s impressive to see how much happened last year, how my writing style evolved over time and, last but not least, how many thoughtful and inspiring reactions were incited by my articles. The ranking is based on the amount of traffic the individual posts received during the two weeks following their publication. 1. 10 Beautiful Japanese Fonts The list of some of my favorite Japanese fonts was by far the most popular post this year;…

  • Merii kurisumasu, shinnen omedetou gozaimasu!

    seifip
    23 Dec 2009 | 2:57 pm
    I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a joyful winter season!

  • And the kanji of the year is…

    seifip
    15 Dec 2009 | 5:10 am
    Winter is not just about holidays, but also about recapitulations of the year’s achievements and mishaps, as well as announcement of words & kanjis of the year. The kanji of the year (今年の漢字, Kotoshi no Kanji) is chosen by the Japanese Kanji Proficiency Society through a national ballot in Japan. Since 1995, each year, one character representing the events of that year is announced in a ceremony on December 12 (Kanji Day) at Kiyomizu Temple. This year’s kanji is 新 (shin, new) and is supposed to illustrate the win of the Democratic Party in Japan’s elections…
 
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    i heart japan - Travel tips and info about Japan

  • Introduction to Japanese Food – Soba

    Travis
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:30 am
    There are so many Japanese foods out there with strange and bizarre names that it makes one a little intimidated to try them out. For that reason we’ve decided to dispel some of the mystery by occasionally highlighting one of Japan’s more famous, but sometimes unknown, cuisines. Today we look at one of my favorites – Soba. What is Soba? Soba is a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour. Although it’s thiner than say fettuccini, it’s not as small as the typical ramen noodle that you sometime associate with Asian cooking. How is it served? In Japan, soba…

  • Japan’s Vitamin Cafes

    Travis
    1 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am
    The latest in Tokyo chic is heading in for a personal vitamin injection. I guess pills are too tough to swallow these days? These intravenous vitamin “drips” are part of the latest quick-fix, health fad catching on in Japan: the IV cafe. Each drip pack contains saline solution and specific vitamins and minerals to target a particular health ailment or beauty concern. Uhh…placenta pack??

  • Japan’s Latest Supermodel Robot

    Travis
    27 Jan 2010 | 9:23 am
    Leave it to Japan to create a supermodel robot. Scientists from Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology reportedly designed the 5-foot (ish), dark-haired creation to look like an average Japanese woman between the ages of 19 and 29. Unlike the average Japanese woman, however, HRP-4C has 30 motors in her body that allow her to walk and move its arms (somewhat loudly and awkwardly, if the video below is any indication) and 8 facial motors for blinking, smiling, and expressing emotions akin to anger and surprise. Maybe she could date Robocop? Dead or…

  • Cute Things From Japan – Sylvanian families

    Stacey
    25 Jan 2010 | 9:35 am
    A story. One day a young girl was watching TV and the cutest commercial ever came on. It was cute little miniature animals, all dressed in people clothes but still fuzzy and furry and they had a whole little miniature world. She loved, loved, loved that commercial. And so when it came on again, she dared to ask her Mom if she could get them. Her Mom said yes! They didn’t have a lot of spending money, and even asking for a toy was a bit out of bounds, but then to ask and actually receive a yes…well, that is the pinnacle of life… But they lived in a small town and there weren’t any…

  • Oki Sato’s Moss House

    Travis
    21 Jan 2010 | 8:05 pm
    This post by Design*Sponge caught certainly caught our eye. ever since i visited japan several years ago i’ve had a fascination with japanese design and its relative simplicity. there is still so much i have to learn, but today is a step in the right direction. this “moss house” sneak peek comes from oki sato who is behind nendo, a tokyo-based firm specializing in architecture, interiors, product, graphic, furniture and event design. Some really outstanding work.
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