Passers-by gaze at a rainbow of Tanabata Matsuri (star festival) streamers in a shopping mall near JR Hiratsuka Station in Kanagawa Prefecture as the 59th Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri, one of the...
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Political focus switches to Tokyo election
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmOfficial campaigning kicked off Friday for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, widely seen as a bellwether for the Lower House ballot that could be held as early as next month. Speaking on ... -
Wasted spending in 57 projects
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmThe Finance Ministry said Friday it found wasteful or inefficient spending for all 57 government projects it has examined, including 11 projects that simply are not needed. The 57 projects, worth... -
Flu virus resistant to Tamiflu verified
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmA mutated form of the new swine flu virus that is resistant to the drug Tamiflu was confirmed in a woman in Osaka, health officials said Thursday. It was only the second detection of such a virus... -
DoCoMo adds phone-to-phone cash
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmNTT DoCoMo Inc. and Mizuho Bank Ltd. will start a joint service this month enabling cellphone service subscribers to conduct financial transactions to other phones via their handsets. The two com...
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The Japan Times: News & Business
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Those pestiferous donations
Irregularities over political donations continue to annoy main political parties. The Democratic Party of Japan was rattled by the arrest in March of then party leader Ichiro Ozawa's chief secretary on suspicion of illegally handling political donations from two political bodies linked to Nishimatsu Construction Co. Mr. Ozawa resigned as party leader in May. Now the current DPJ leader, Yukio Hatoyama, is in hot water. But irregularities involving Liberal Democratic Party politicians also have surfaced. The situation is putting a drag on Japanese politics. Mr. Hatoyama has admitted that his… -
Dwindling ability to lead
The mini-reshuffle of the Cabinet this week shows that Prime Minister Taro Aso's power to lead his Liberal Democratic Party in a direction he desires has dwindled. He had sought a substantial reshuffle of both the Cabinet and the party leadership to buoy his administration's sagging approval rate. But resistance from within the LDP left him leeway only to fill two Cabinet posts concurrently held by other ministers. Mr. Aso picked two LDP legislators to fill the posts of fiscal and economic policy minister and chairman of the National Public Safety Commission. This decision has lightened the… -
Osaka fails to report swine flu mutation
An Osaka health official found a genetic mutation of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu on June 18 — nearly two weeks before the "first" finding was reported in Denmark — but failed to disclose it, the health ministry said Thursday. The mutation, found in a woman in her 40s in Toyonaka who caught the H1N1 influenza A virus in May, is the first reported case of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu in Japan. Read the full story -
Amano voted in as first Asian head of IAEA in sixth round of ballots
VIENNA (Kyodo) Yukiya Amano, Japan's ambassador to the Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna, was elected the next director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday. Amano, 62, won against South Africa's Abdul Samad Minty after six rounds of voting, making him the first IAEA chief from Asia. Read the full story -
Aso fate rides on Tokyo showdown
The election campaign for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly that kicked off Friday is the preliminary battle for the looming Lower House election and could determine the fate of Prime Minister Taro Aso and his Cabinet, analysts said. Voting for the assembly will take place July 12, while the other ongoing political showdown, the Shizuoka gubernatorial election, will be decided Sunday. Victory is vital for Aso in both elections, said Etsushi Tanifuji, a political science professor at Waseda University. Read the full story
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JCN Newswire
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Fujitsu Supports Windows 7 Upgrade Program
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Pioneer and Sharp Sign Contract for Optical Disk Joint Venture
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Fujitsu Releases 'GLOVIA smart Food Product' Manufacturing PRONES; Production Planning Solution for Medium-sized Food Product Manufacturers
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BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia Turns in Solid Scorecard; Asia's Largest Media and Infocomm Trade Event Draws 54,354 Attendees Over Four Days
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NEC and F5 Networks Perform Joint Verification of SAP System Optimization Using Power-Saving Platform
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Kyodo News (All Headlines)
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Indonesia reports 12 more new-flu cases
Indonesia reported 12 more cases of the new H1N1 flu virus on Saturday, raising the country's confirmed cases to 20, a government official said. According to health ministry official Tjandra Yoga Aditama, four foreign nationals and eight Indonesian nationals are newly infected. -
University Games: Japan wins men's gymnastics team gold
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High school student arrested over classmate's stabbing death
A high school student was arrested Saturday over the death of his classmate in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, after admitting to stabbing him, police said. The 17-year-old senior was apprehended at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder as he admitted to stabbing Tomoya Hamada, 18, on his abdomen and back at a train station shortly after 8 a.m., they said. Hamada was brought to a nearby hospital, at which he was pronounced dead around 90 minutes later. -
N. Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Saturday morning, the Japanese government said, while the South Korean military confirmed the launch of the third one. The two missiles launched at around 8 a.m. are believed to be short-range Scud types and ''are estimated to have a range of about 500 kilometers,'' Yonhap News Agency earlier reported, quoting a South Korean government official. -
GPS to be used to predict heavy rain
The Japan Meteorological Agency will use a global positioning system to improve the accuracy of predicting localized torrential rain, analyzing water vapor content via GPS, according to its officials. While GPS observes seismic changes by receiving radio waves from satellites at antennas on the ground, large amounts of water vapor slow the arrival of radio waves, causing errors in observation.
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Japan News
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Japan PMa s ruling party stares poll defeat in the face
3 Jul 2009 | 6:53 pmJapana s ruling party under embattled Prime Minister Taro Aso is in disarray and facing the spectre of electoral defeat after more than a half-century of almost unbroken rule, analysts say. -
Sony planning Afterlife for Resident Evil
3 Jul 2009 | 10:53 amIn todaya s most unsurprising bit of news, STYD reports that Sony is planning on releasing a fourth Resident Evil movie dubbed Resident Evil: Afterlife in theaters by September 17, 2010. -
Japanese fears rise at swine flu mutation
3 Jul 2009 | 6:28 amA genetic mutation of swine flu that is resistant to the anti-viral Tamiflu has been discovered in Japan, the first such case in the country, the health ministry said. -
Japan royal couple head to Canada, Hawaii
3 Jul 2009 | 12:50 amJapan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hope to reach out to Americans and Canadians of Japanese ancestry during a two-week tour that began Friday, but they won't be going to Pearl Harbor. -
Six artists test their 'concepts' in BMA competition
2 Jul 2009 | 8:25 pmThe annual Sondheim Artscape Prize brings recognition to artists working in the region, with the six finalists currently exhibiting at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
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News On Japan
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8 firms eye fuel-cell car energy supply network
4 Jul 2009 | 12:59 amEight companies have agreed to launch a joint effort to develop equipment and facilities to supply hydrogen to fuel-cell vehicles, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are regarded as highly eco-friendly because they emit no carbon dioxide. The group aims to commercialize the supply of hydrogen to fuel battery-powered vehicles before 2015. (Yomiuri) -
Live broadcast of solar eclipse planned
4 Jul 2009 | 12:59 amThe first total solar eclipse that can be seen from Japan in 46 years will occur on July 22. It will only be visible from such southern islands as Amami-Oshima, but efforts are under way to broadcast the celestial spectacle to other parts of the nation. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking almost all of the sun from view. (Yomiuri) -
5 years sought for ex-Nova president
4 Jul 2009 | 12:59 amProsecutors on Friday demanded five years' imprisonment for Nozomu Sahashi, the former president of the failed language school chain Nova Corp., for professional embezzlement involving misuse of the reserve funds of an employees' mutual aid organization. According to the indictment, Sahashi, 57--acting in conspiracy with a 50-year-old Nova executive in charge of finance--had about 320 million yen transferred from the employee organization's funds to a bank account of a Nova affiliate in July 2007, so as to use the money to keep the firm afloat. (Yomiuri) -
Japan still a bridge too far on many fronts
3 Jul 2009 | 1:33 pmThe global economic landscape may see a milestone change this year, for China is widely regarded to replace Japan as the second largest economy in the next few months. But for that to happen China's economy has to grow by 6 to 8 percent, while Japan's has to contract further. Last year, China's GDP was $4.22 trillion against Japan's $4.84 trillion. And even though China's GDP may overtake Japan's, the two economies have major quantitative and qualitative differences. (China Daily) -
Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars for safety
3 Jul 2009 | 1:31 pmJapan's near-silent hybrid cars have been called dangerous by the vision-impaired and some users, prompting a government review on whether to add a noise-making device, according to an official. The petrol-electric vehicles, which in recent months have become the country's top-selling autos, hum along almost soundlessly when they are switched from fuel to battery mode. (AFP)
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Osaka News
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A blaze of color ... but fewer stars
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmPassers-by gaze at a rainbow of Tanabata Matsuri (star festival) streamers in a shopping mall near JR Hiratsuka Station in Kanagawa Prefecture as the 59th Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri, one of the... -
Political focus switches to Tokyo election
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmOfficial campaigning kicked off Friday for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, widely seen as a bellwether for the Lower House ballot that could be held as early as next month. Speaking on ... -
Wasted spending in 57 projects
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmThe Finance Ministry said Friday it found wasteful or inefficient spending for all 57 government projects it has examined, including 11 projects that simply are not needed. The 57 projects, worth... -
Flu virus resistant to Tamiflu verified
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmA mutated form of the new swine flu virus that is resistant to the drug Tamiflu was confirmed in a woman in Osaka, health officials said Thursday. It was only the second detection of such a virus... -
DoCoMo adds phone-to-phone cash
3 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmNTT DoCoMo Inc. and Mizuho Bank Ltd. will start a joint service this month enabling cellphone service subscribers to conduct financial transactions to other phones via their handsets. The two com...
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clast
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To Bee or not to Bee
12 Jun 2009 | 2:24 amEarlier today, mobile carrier docomo and entertainment company Avex announced some promising results for their new mobile subscriber based TV service "BeeTV" that was launched on May 1. Currently, the service boasts 21 brand new exclusive programs available on demand for download, all 3-8 minutes in length, across eight channels; comedy, drama, music, variety, movie blogs, talk, animation and edutainment. The charge for the service is 315 yen/month and available only to docomo subscribers. In it’s first month of inception, programs from the BeeTV service were downloaded over… -
Otaku memes success: Ittemia Saizensen
20 Apr 2009 | 1:44 amThe idea of collecting and sharing pictures online is nothing new, but the Japanese website Ittemia Saizensen（イッテミア最前線） (a loose, probably not too terribly accurate translation would be "the cutting edge of items") puts a new twist on the whole idea of cataloging and posting photos by putting a gaming spin on it. The service is relatively simple; it provides a mobile and PC platform to submit photographs to the site under a list of user-generated themes (which are framed as "お出かけミッション, "Missions for when you go out"), and… -
Trendspotting in Post-Consumer Japan
31 Mar 2009 | 12:25 amWhether bullish or bearish about Japan’s long-term prospects, there should be no question that Japanese consumer society has undergone a major transformation in the last decade. A recessionary economy and falling wages have slowly chipped away at a once-vibrant and high-speed trend-driven consumer culture. Sales in almost all cultural fields — music, fashion, video games, manga, DVDs, magazines — have seen serious decreases since the late 1990s. (This may also be true in the United States, but the incredible cultural penetration of the internet in the English-language sphere has… -
Shibuya Girls Collection ‘09S/S
10 Mar 2009 | 7:30 pmAt the time of its initial establishment in 2005, Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC) offered a revolutionary alternative to the standard industry "fashion show." E-commerce company Xavel (now Branding Inc.) founded TGC as a multimedia fashion event focusing on "real clothes" — low-priced domestic brands with an eye towards street trends. Instead of generic foreign drones imported from Eastern Europe, TGC used young models from popular magazines to parade the clothes on the runway. With its winning formula, TGC found quick success and ultimately rewrote the rules for Japanese… -
Trajectories 2.0
11 Feb 2009 | 10:31 pmAlmost 18 months ago we published a piece about the state of podcasting in Japan. At that time, we came to the conclusion that traditional content producers refusal to make podcasts was a primary challenge to the new medium. A quick peek at a January 2009 survey from InternetCom KK and Mash KK gives us a more recent snapshot of podcasting in Japan. Our latest view: podcasting has finally taken root, but is still a long way from gaining true mainstream traction. In the survey, a majority surveyed were aware of or knew the meaning of the term “podcast,” and of that majority, 14.4% listened…
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Trends in Japan - CScout Japan Blog
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Tokyo Tours from CScout on BBC Fast:Track
2 Jul 2009 | 3:06 amEarlier this month we had the pleasure of spending the day with Rajan Datar and the crew of the BBC World business/travel show fast:track during their visit to Tokyo with Richard Branson. Since the show expressed an interest in our Tokyo Trend Tours, a service we’ve been doing here since 2002, we planned a full day of locations and meetings that give a well-rounded view of what we do. We do tours and market immersions for professionals and globe-trotters alike, this time with a focus on a few of our favorites: The KDDI Designing Studio, Beams CULTuART, HP France, and Toppan. The idea… -
Net-based Supermarkets on the Rise
2 Jul 2009 | 3:06 amAccording to a study conducted by Yano Research, the commodity home delivery market rose 4% between 2007 and 2008 reaching a worth of over 1.5 trillion yen (about USD15.6 billion). Moreover, the value of “net super” orders (groceries ordered over the internet) reached 23 billion yen in the same year—1.7 times the value of the previous year. The growing elderly population and increasing number households where both partners work are cited as reasons for presumed market growth. While convenience is obviously key, a number of customers concerned with food safety are using the internet to… -
Uchiage Hanabi Fireworks Projector from Sega Toys
1 Jul 2009 | 8:55 pmSega Toys will soon be coming out with another stylish projector for the home, though instead of the universe this time they’ll be focusing on some other shooting stars. The Uchiage Hanabi (product page) uses five moving lenses that project animated images of exploding fireworks onto the walls and ceiling. The projector also allows users to create their own images by drawing onto special film for projection, and then shoot fireworks around it in celebration. What’s also interesting is the detail that they went to, even creating the rocket blasting through the sky before exploding… -
Marc Jacobs QR Code from SET Japan
30 Jun 2009 | 5:15 amCreative QR code innovators SET Japan, fresh off of their buzzworthy Louis Vuitton / Murakami QR code promotion, have now released a new edition for Marc Jacobs. You can only access the new Marc Jacobs mobile site from a Japanese phone after scanning the code, but the code itself is worth it on its own. Quite amazing how nicely they can be designed while still remaining incredibly functional. -
Retro Paper Speakers from Princeton
30 Jun 2009 | 3:38 amGadget maker Princeton has just come out with some nifty DIY Paper Speaker sets that look like retro audio players, but plug into your modern player or PC to become your unassuming, space-saving speakers. Inside the paper boomboxes and record players are a tiny 3W amp and 1W speaker that, if anything like the Yorozu Audio Sound Revolution paper speaker we’ve played with before, should actually have some decent sound. It’s quite amazing how well sound vibrates through paper to become quite full. Princeton is also doing a speaker-crowdsourcing contest for creative types to make…
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Néojaponisme
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Moji Salvage 17
1 Jul 2009 | 7:26 amThe latest in a series of visual excerpts from the out-of-print book 和英文字レタリング (Japanese and English Lettering) by Tsunetoshi Hurusawa (古沢恒敏), a collection of assorted lettering styles culled from history. Originally published in 1978, the book is a great study of lettering used by typical “fancy”/ファンシー businesses — mainly cafés, “snack bars”, cake shops, and assorted 1950s-1990s service-oriented businesses. A number of the lettering styles within the book became the blueprints for these types of businesses’ lettering. -
Meeting Modernity 21
28 Jun 2009 | 8:00 pmUnearthed outside of the city of Sano in Tochigi-ken, this portrait photography series documents Japan as it engaged with modernization and commercial photography in the Meiji and Taishō Periods. -
Pattern Pattern 13
26 Jun 2009 | 2:44 amThe 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. -
Honda Kei Interview in Cyzo
17 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmThe following interview originally appeared in the June 2009 issue of Japanese magazine Cyzo (previously available online, but currently unavailable; Google cached part one and two). We have published this translation without the publisher’s express permission. We do not confirm, condone, or endorse the content, but merely provide the translation as a way to view into the discourse of the Japanese printed media on the Japanese entertainment world. In the interview, veteran entertainment reporter Honda Kei discusses Suhō Ikuo — CEO of management company Burning Production and widely… -
Peace Sells...
8 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pmRaymond Fernand Loewy will always be remembered as a pioneering industrial designer first and foremost — his automobile designs for Studebaker and the Greyhound bus. His streamlined objects, incorporating motion lines and intimating motion through their composition, are still indelible symbols of classic American design. Loewy was born in France in 1893, having studied engineering there and serving in the engineer corps from 1914-1918. After moving to America in 1919 he began a short-lived career in fashion illustration before shifting his focus to product design. At the time “brand…
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The Japan Times: All Stories
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Those pestiferous donations
Irregularities over political donations continue to annoy main political parties. The Democratic Party of Japan was rattled by the arrest in March of then party leader Ichiro Ozawa's chief secretary on suspicion of illegally handling political donations from two political bodies linked to Nishimatsu Construction Co. Mr. Ozawa resigned as party leader in May. Now the current DPJ leader, Yukio Hatoyama, is in hot water. But irregularities involving Liberal Democratic Party politicians also have surfaced. The situation is putting a drag on Japanese politics. Mr. Hatoyama has admitted that his... -
A look into the secrets of the Kanji family
Japanese is comprised of three syllable alphabets: kanji, hiragana and katakana. Yeah, you've heard this before. But do you know the history behind the three? Kanji originated in China and came to Japan during the Han Dynasty (Japan's Asuka Period 530-710). Read the full story -
Dwindling ability to lead
The mini-reshuffle of the Cabinet this week shows that Prime Minister Taro Aso's power to lead his Liberal Democratic Party in a direction he desires has dwindled. He had sought a substantial reshuffle of both the Cabinet and the party leadership to buoy his administration's sagging approval rate. But resistance from within the LDP left him leeway only to fill two Cabinet posts concurrently held by other ministers. Mr. Aso picked two LDP legislators to fill the posts of fiscal and economic policy minister and chairman of the National Public Safety Commission. This decision has lightened… -
Osaka fails to report swine flu mutation
An Osaka health official found a genetic mutation of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu on June 18 — nearly two weeks before the "first" finding was reported in Denmark — but failed to disclose it, the health ministry said Thursday. The mutation, found in a woman in her 40s in Toyonaka who caught the H1N1 influenza A virus in May, is the first reported case of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu in Japan. Read the full story -
Amano voted in as first Asian head of IAEA in sixth round of ballots
VIENNA (Kyodo) Yukiya Amano, Japan's ambassador to the Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna, was elected the next director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday. Amano, 62, won against South Africa's Abdul Samad Minty after six rounds of voting, making him the first IAEA chief from Asia. Read the full story
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Akihabaranews.com
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Asian Babe Fight of the Week
3 Jul 2009 | 5:26 pmFirst of all let’s congratulate Liu Zi Xuan, last week's winner with 47% of your votes (1767 participants). Well done China! Now to today’s topic… This summer we'd like to change our challenge a little and get back to a bit of reality with some babes meetable IRL (In Real Life). Today we'd like to introduce an anonymous girlie, a model from a Fujifilm promo…. Is she hot enough for you? PS: We're still looking for some volunteer workers for "Asian Babe Fight of the Week." Don't hesitate to contact us if you're interested! ... Reader Comments dannychoo.com - Your portal to Japan… -
Thanko's New Pocket HDCam, Hands-on Update
3 Jul 2009 | 1:17 amSome of you complained that we didn't include a video sample of the Thanko HDCam we had in hands, so today we'll fix this once and for all, Here are are 9sec of my keyboard in 720p. As I said, for the price the result is decent... However the camera would have given better results with an IS. Video Sample in 720/30p ... Reader Comments dannychoo.com - Your portal to Japan (Subscribe) Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe) Kirainet.com - A geek in Japan (Subscribe) -
Yuruppy, Takara Tomy's Latest Digital Pet
3 Jul 2009 | 12:28 amYesterday Takata Tomy released the Yuruppy, a Tamagochi like virtual pet (cat, dog and bird) made for all the lonely unmarried Japanese women wishing to avoid suicide… I'm sure I don't need to waste my time explaining what it is... ... Reader Comments dannychoo.com - Your portal to Japan (Subscribe) Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe) Kirainet.com - A geek in Japan (Subscribe) -
Toshiba Offers an SSD with Their Dynabook NXW
2 Jul 2009 | 11:34 pmIf you can't afford the SS RX2 and its high-speed SSD, but still want a 12.1” notebook with a 128GB SSD, here's the NXW, the SS RX2's little brother featuring the same Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 for only 192,800 Yen (€1430). ... Reader Comments dannychoo.com - Your portal to Japan (Subscribe) Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe) Kirainet.com - A geek in Japan (Subscribe) -
Toshiba Releases Their SS RX2 with High-speed SSD in Japan
2 Jul 2009 | 11:06 pmOnly available through Toshiba's online store, the SS RX2 / W9J features a 128GB SSD with a 230MB/s reading speed and a 180MB/s writing speed. Other features are pretty much the same with the usual suspects: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400, 3GB of RAM, Wifi Link 5100, DVD, 12.1” WXGA LCD… It will be sold in Japan for around 227,800 Yen (€1695). ... Reader Comments dannychoo.com - Your portal to Japan (Subscribe) Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe) Kirainet.com - A geek in Japan (Subscribe)
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Japan Blog
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Sugiyama: Could Be Her Last Wimbledon
27 Jun 2009 | 8:54 amTennis fans have flocked together at Wimbledon to witness perhaps the most important event in the sport. True tennis enthusiasts would recognize the name Ai Sugiyama, a Japanese tennis veteran. She made her debut in the All England Club scene way back in 1993 and has since then participated in the event 17 times. Sugiyama, who is now 33 years old, says that she is now only playing for pleasure and not really to compete. Though she is still considered the number one woman tennis player in Japan, she is currently having a hard time keeping up physically. It is no wonder given her age, which can… -
Japan Mourns The Death Of The King Of Pop
26 Jun 2009 | 11:50 pmIf there is one country where Michael Jackson has always been welcome despite all the controversy he’s encountered, it is Japan. From unwavering loyalty from his fans to advertising deals, Japan has always lent its support to the King of Pop. When news of his death spread like wildfire on Thursday, the Japanese nation was shaken like no other. If you thought that Hollywood was (is?) focusing too much on MJ’s death, you should have been in Japan on that day. Major TV stations switched to special programming to cover the news. Online stores were flooded with orders for albums by Michael… -
No More Rape Games In Japan
10 Jun 2009 | 8:29 amGamers who are into video games with adult content will know immediately what I am talking about. For the uninitiated, there is a genre of games which deal exclusively with adult content, and yes, there is a large market out there. While the origins of these games cannot really be attributed to a single location, a lot of them come from Japan. One of the games which has garnered international attention is RapeLay. It is pretty obvious what the game is all about – players get to stalk girls – young or old – and rape them at will. Players get to earn points for each act of violence that… -
Green Tea Coke, Anyone?
6 Jun 2009 | 2:28 amWhy not? Coke comes in various flavors, or versions if you want to call it that. We have the regular Coke, then we have Coke Light, and then there is Coke Zero. I personally prefer the regular (REAL) Coke, but hey, each to his own, right? In Japan, they will soon get another option – Green Tea Coke. Katsuya Sato, the spokesman for Coca-Cola Japan Co., said late last week that they are going to launch a new product on June 8. This “new” Coke is going to have some tea antioxidants called catechins. Adding the catechins to the soda will not only give it the benefits that antioxidants… -
Japanese Appetite For Whale Meat Declining?
25 May 2009 | 12:37 amJapanese cuisine is known all over the world for being one of the best. While not everyone has a liking for their more exotic dishes, staples such as tempura and sushi are well loved most everywhere that I’ve been to. One particularly exotic meat that the Japanese really love is whale meat, and it is by far the most controversial as well. Japanese fleets regularly foray into the deep waters to hunt whales for meat. It used to be that up to 5000 tonnes of meat were consumed in the country each year. Today, however, it is reported that there are still at least 3000 tonnes left in cold…
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Joi Ito's Web
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The trihubathon
15 Jun 2009 | 6:29 pmJust arrived in Japan after a visit to Chicago, Dubai and Singpore - three major hub cities. It was interesting to contrast them. Obviously, Chicago isn't a hub in the same way as Dubai and Singapore are hubs, but there are similarities. My apartment in Dubai still isn't ready. It's starting to feel a bit like home, especially thanks to all of my friends there, but I'm sure I'll feel a lot more settled in when I have a my own space and all of my "stuff" moved in. Planning to spend more time there when it cools down again in the fall. ;-) Uploaded my photos to Flickr and Picasa but going to… -
Video of the workshop
22 May 2009 | 11:16 pmOne of the groups in the Royal Film Commission Online Media workshop worked on a video of the workshop itself. There will be a more lengthy and hopefully Arabic subtitled version of the workshop going online after some editing by the RFC. This video is a student-made video which describes the workshop and the various groups and their projects. -
Jordan update
19 May 2009 | 9:01 pmSome participants in the RFC Online Media Creativity Workshop I've been in Jordan since Sunday and enjoying myself a great deal. I arrived just in time to participate in the last day of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East session at the Dead Sea. I was able to talk to some of the management of the World Economic Forum about Creative Commons and thanked them personally for making their photographs available under a CC-BY-SA license on Flickr. I gave a talk at the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship for the Entrepreneurs Week program. Thanks to Princess Sumaya and the team at the… -
Joined the CCC board
12 May 2009 | 11:14 pmMuneaki Masuda Muneaki Masuda, the CEO of CCC Co., Ltd. recently invited me to join his board and I officially joined yesterday. I've known Mr. Masuda for about a decade having been in various study groups and working groups together. He and CCC/Tsutaya built the rental video franchise industry in Japan in the 80's and now runs the largest syndicated point system in Japan with about 30M users. My role on the board will to help out with Internet things and International things. More details later... -
Voice over IP (VoIP) services - my setup
4 May 2009 | 9:57 pmI spend a lot of time on conference calls and am constantly traveling internationally. I've been messing around with various configurations for my personal phone setup. I received requests on Twitter to share the details of setup and why I chose it, and I thought I'd solicit input on improvements as well. At one time, I was running an Asterisk server at home, on my laptop and at the office and had them connected together. The box at home was connected to my home phone and the office box was connected to the office phone numbers. Asterisk is an open source PBX system that allows you to connect…
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The Japan Times: Sports feed
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Nakamura powers Lions in rout
SENDAI (Kyodo) Takeya Nakamura hit his Japanese baseball-leading 26th homer and Takahiko G.G. Sato added a go-ahead double in a four-run eighth inning as the Seibu Lions rallied to beat the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 11-2 on Friday. Nakamura ended Masahiro Tanaka's (8-3) shutout bid with a tying two-run homer before G.G. Sato's run-scoring double and Tomoaki Sato's RBI infield single put Seibu up 4-2 at Kleenex Stadium. -
Kim tears up Congressional with 62; Tiger 2 back
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) Anthony Kim is regaining a lot of his strength and a little of his swagger. He can only hope his record start Thursday at the AT&T National will allow him to get rid of some frustration built up from a year of not winning. Kim ran off eight birdies over his final 13 holes and set the course record at Congressional with an 8-under 62, giving him a two-shot lead over tournament host Tiger Woods and two others. -
Mariners end Yanks' streak
NEW YORK (AP) When he finally connected, Russell Branyan made it count. Branyan rebounded from a frustrating string of strikeouts with a mammoth homer over Monument Park, and the Seattle Mariners beat CC Sabathia 8-4 on Thursday night to snap the New York Yankees' seven-game winning streak. -
Oita acquires striker Fernandinho
OITA (Kyodo) Oita Trinita, currently bottom of the J. League first division, are set to acquire striker Fernandinho from Brazilian second-division side Vasco da Gama, it was learned Friday. The 28-year-old Brazilian, who will join Oita as early as July 10, played for Gamba Osaka in 2004-06 and Shimizu S-Pulse in 2007 before splitting the 2008 season between Shimizu and Kyoto Sanga. -
Donovan rips Becks
NEW YORK (AP) David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan. "All that we care about at a minimum is that he committed himself to us," Donovan was quoted as saying in an excerpt of Grant Wahl's book "The Beckham Experiment," scheduled for publication on July 14. "As time has gone on, that has not proven to be the case in many ways — on the field, off the field.
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Japanese Cuisine Daily Recipes & Something Kawaii From Harajuku?
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This is an authentic Unagi restaurant from where Unagi cuisine is popular.
30 Jun 2009 | 2:18 amJapanese Unagi is expensive and so I cannot afford myself Unaju so frequently. Paying as much as 3000 yen or more for just Unaju is too much to me, and I'd rather go drinking with that money. :p When I see my parents, that is the best time I request them to take me to an Unagi restaurant. One reason is that I don't have to care about money, and another reason is that my home town, Urawa, there are many Unagi restaurants. As the town is famous for Unagi, it now has a Unagi character to be familiar with us. (The character is drawn by… -
Blogging was a good way to improve my English.
22 Jun 2009 | 6:33 amIt's been about 16 months or so since I started blogging this blog and another blog (Tokyo Kawaii, etc.) in English. One of the purposes of blogging in English was to improve my English. I have to read other blogs to leave comments, write my blogs to keep them interesting, and sometimes I need to watch and listen to MP3 or MP4 format to proceed with sign-ups with blog services and social networking services. These days in my main blog, (This blogger blog is a sub blog.) I started to film myself on Youtube, which means I now need to speak in English to my audience. … -
Flu masks in fashion or in cuteness?
26 May 2009 | 8:02 amThe photo is "Flu Masks in Fashion as Virus Nears Pandemic Stage" from Fox News. It'd be fun if people wear such face masks to protect themselves from swine flu or Mexican flu or H1N1 virus . But do you see these as "fashion" masks? I felt a difference between our culture.Speaking of fashion masks in our culture, they mean things like this.Pico mask Saihatei Kyoto Zakka I cannot go to Tokyo without face masks these days, which is to protect myself. But most of people spending long hours in crowded places do not wear face masks at all yet.I like kawaii cute things but as for face masks I don't… -
8 protection cards against evil
12 May 2009 | 6:38 pmSpending as much as 8000 yen for "Yakuyoke" to have monks prayed for my hubby and myself, evil was supposed to be waded off (? :p) and we received 8 protection cards to put 8 certain places in a house not for evil spirit comes into the house. The one in the photo is for the entrance. It's rather scary to see as many as 8 cards like this on all the specified points in the house, but we decided to follow as instructed. Oh, let me tell you this is not because sad things or bad luck occurred to me or my hubby. It's because I was recommended highly by my fortune-teller that I should go to a shrine… -
Cute Rilakkuma candy in doughnut-shaped can
30 Mar 2009 | 5:46 amOnly during the period until White Day, the Rilakkuma candy cans as in the photos were sold at convenience stores "LAWSON" in Japan. LAWSON sometimes launches special Rilakkuma items, which are not usually sold elsewhere. They are just so cute! On the other hand though, how would you make use of the can after you finish eating up candies? I may put paper clips inside and put the can on the desk so that I can see it while working. What else? I was wondering in the store, how I can make the best use of it, and then White Day's gone. All I have now is…
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An Eternal Thought in the Mind of Godzilla
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2009 is 1979: Truck Yaro - Hometown Express
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birthday by Glittër
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OTAKU USA (AUG/SEPT)
20 Jun 2009 | 12:58 pmOk, so here's the cover of the new issue of OTAKU USA. As you can see, we've really got our finger on the pulse of foreign fandom this time with a Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood cover feature and, as per usual, there's all sorts of wonderful J-pop weirdness lurking within as well. Things I like about this issue: Patrick W. Galbraith (author of Kodansha International's new Otaku Encyclopedia) joins our crazy cast of contribs, Jason Thompson's interview with manga-ka Hitoshi Iwaaki (Parasyte) finally sees the light of day, and Daryl Surat makes all of our heads…
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Moreover Technologies - Japan news
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Household Detections
3 Jul 2009 | 4:06 pmI enjoy discovering clues to events I missed and then piecing together a scenario of what happened. It drives Tod crazy because usually the clues involve his late-night actions and I inquire about them when he isn't expecting it. For example, a broken teacup in the trash and a tube of antibiotic cream in the bathroom means I'd better ask if he's ok. Every now and again, I stumble across a scene that is more mysterious than others. This morning it was this: These are the pants Tod wore yesterday. They are draped over the counter in the entryway. His underwear and socks are bundled up inside. -
Secret Super Powers
1 Jul 2009 | 7:47 pmI think everyone has a quirky talent that nobody else in their group shares - a secret super power. It may be useful but is more likely to be odd like always getting the biggest slice of cake or finding coins on the street or flagging taxis in ten seconds. This isn't a new idea, of course. Justine Larbalestier calls secret super powers "fairies" in her book, How to Ditch Your Fairy, and her heroine has a parking fairy - she unfailingly finds parking spots even though she doesn't drive. My secret super power seems to be Seeing Bugs. Not in a tripped out, itchy, Philip K Dick way, but in a… -
Spin Matsuri Moving Forward
1 Jul 2009 | 12:46 amToday we announced the Spin Matsuri instructors and sessions. I'm really excited about our lineup - we have hooping, poi, and dance on the schedule, with instructors from Japan, the US, and Australia coming to teach. It is going to be a great weekend with lots of surprises and fun for everyone. Now I'm off to Circle, a weekly hoop gathering in Yoyogi park. The sky is cloudy but I have fingers crossed that it won't rain. I have a packed neon pink tulle skirt and umbrella, so I am prepared for anything. -
Jujube Sweets
30 Jun 2009 | 5:53 amJujube sweets and their namesakes Jujubes are an Asian cousin of the date fruit and are also called red dates or Chinese dates (なつめ in Japanese). Jujubes are about the size of a date, but lighter in color with a crisp skin and slightly tart flavor. I first encountered them in Chinese sweets and they are sometimes brewed into tea to help fight colds. In this recipe, I've combined them with dates and walnuts to make a raw vegan treat. Ideal for summer, since it requires no cooking. They are only 45 calories each, but it is very difficult to eat just one. Jujube Sweets makes 24 15… -
Detox Days
30 Jun 2009 | 2:30 amPart of my circle of friends is very much into detox diets and fasts as a method of controlling health (and weight, I suppose, though none of us are very big people). Now I am on the detox bandwagon. Thanks to Tracey and Rachel, I am doing a two-week detox program of herbal supplements and a caffeine/sugar/alcohol-free whole-grain vegan diet. Today ends the first week of four herb-scented, enormous, brownish pills a day. I have fallen into some really bad eating habits over the last couple of months: sweet snacks and desserts every day; mindless consumption of beer or wine with most dinners;…
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About Japan Travel
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Tanabata - Japanese Star Festival
3 Jul 2009 | 1:26 amTanabata is a Japanese summer festival celebrated on July 7th or August 8th, depending on regions. People traditionally write their wishes on tanzaku papers and hang them on colorfully decorated... -
It's Shopping Time
1 Jul 2009 | 2:32 amAlthough the weather is gloomy, it's a great time to shop in Japan. Most department stores and shopping complexes are having summer clearance sales until late July. Also, a number... -
Campgrounds in Japan
29 Jun 2009 | 12:39 amAs camping has become a popular leisure activity among Japanese, thousands of campgrounds have been built all over the country. Find a nice campground in Japan to enjoy being in... -
Poll: What's Your Favorite Destination in Japan?
26 Jun 2009 | 12:41 amIf you have traveled to Japan, what's your favorite place? Even though you have never been to Japan, where would you like to visit if you go? Vote on your... -
Japanese Wedding
24 Jun 2009 | 2:11 amIt's the wedding season. Although traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies are held at shrines in Shinto style, a variety of wedding styles are observed in Japan. Find out what Japanese weddings...
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Anime News Network - Article
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Viz to Publish One Piece #24-53 in January-June 2010 (Update 2)
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AIKa Zero Cute Manga Posted for Free Online
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SPJA Industry Award Winners Announced at Anime Expo (Updated)
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Eva:1.0 in N. American Theaters, Eva:1.01 on DVD in Fall
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Eureka Seven 1-8 - Streaming free on ANN!
3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 amFresh from its run on Cartoon Network, don't miss the action-packed aerial mecha combat of Eureka Seven, the highly acclaimed series from Bones! Episodes 1-8 are available now both dubbed and subtitled! The rest of the series will be up shortly.
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Learn Japanese with Beb and Alex
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#93 Mendokusai - What a hassle
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Fun Friday for 26th June 2009
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fun friday for 19th June 2009
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#92 Japanese rainy season
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an englishman in osaka
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sawn-off marriages
28 Jun 2009 | 6:32 amAccording to a recent report in a UK newspaper, shotgun weddings are becoming more common in Japan.A shotgun wedding is not when the woman suddenly produces a firearm from a holdall and forces her boyfriend, at gunpoint, to marry him. No, a shotgun wedding is when the prophylactic fails, the woman becomes pregnant and the couple agree to live happily ever after in eternal wedded bliss.Many couples in Japan opt for a Western-style wedding. This means dressing up in a white dress (the woman, that is) and wearing lots of make-up (the man).It also involves going to a church. Most large hotel… -
a beer garden?
19 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pmWith the warmer weather approaching, so comes with it humidity, long white gloves, and sweat.Though long white gloves are no longer for me, the sweat still pours and there seems little one can do about it besides sit indoors with the air-con on full.It's at this time of year that department stores across the country open their rooftops, get lots of cheap food out and supply beer on tap. Say hello to the beer garden.Beer gardens are usually open from late June to early September. Cost will be around 3,000yen, which gives you unlimited food and beer. Some places impose a two hour time limit,… -
english for drug trials
13 Jun 2009 | 7:55 pmIn a Japanese language magazine available in London, there are several ads from medical companies giving Japanese males the exciting opportunity of taking part in clinical drug trials.Payment varies according to the length of the trial. You could get as much as £3,570 (about 590,000yen).Besides financial reward, one company also offers free English lessons during the medical trials....This is a wise idea, as if the trial all goes to shit, like it did for these poor guys a few years back, then certain English phrases would definitely come in very useful. How about these for starters...Useful… -
insect interest
7 Jun 2009 | 3:14 amInsects are big in Japan. They're also big. Here, for example, is one I found outside my front door just the other day....An insect as large as a convenience store.They're also big business. Rather like people in some countries breed dogs or horses, in Japan they also breed beetles.Furthermore, exhibitions are held to scare the living daylights out of the nation's youngsters....An insect lit in a special way in order to cause nightmares.On the whole, kids go ga-ga over the little critters and enjoy nothing more than picking them up, looking at them, and putting them back down again.A recent… -
bottle befuddlement
31 May 2009 | 3:43 amIt's a common sight in Japan - water-filled plastic bottles in gardens, placed around plants. Apparently they deter cats from sitting on plants. Yes, sitting. And shitting on them, too.Truth be told, I've never seen a cat hassling a plant - bottles or no bottles. But then maybe that's because I can't see any plants - because they're obscured by the bottles.There could be a cat hiding behind these bottles.Actually, take a walk in the 'hood and you'll likely see plenty of healthy-looking blooming flowers without bottles....Flourishing flowers and not a bottle in sight.However, sometimes it's…
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Hello Kitty Hell
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Hello Kitty Cell Phone Upgrade
30 Jun 2009 | 8:44 amMy wife already has a Hello Kitty cell phone which has embarrassed me to no end, but in the land of Hello Kitty fanatics, extreme Hello Kitty gaudiness is never enough. Eventually someone will come along with a Hello Kitty cell phone that is gaudier than your own: This, of course, is unacceptable to the Hello Kitty fanatic and my wife has already begun planning how she can top this phone (which is really a scary thought). All I know is that whatever she comes up with, it’s likely to only cause me more embarrassment and increase the depths of my Hello Kitty Hell… Sent in by… -
Hello Kitty Condom Keeper
25 Jun 2009 | 11:34 amIt really shouldn’t come as a surprise considering that there are Hello Kitty condoms that there is a Hello Kitty place to keep those condoms safe: The Hello Kitty condom keeper: While some might argue that this was originally made for some other purpose, all I have to say is Hello Kitty shoulder massager — whatever Sanrio might claim, the truth is obvious to see. There are a lot of things in Hello Kitty Hell that worry me to no end, but having the evil feline provide pregnancy protection definitely is one that is near the top… Sent in by Aaron, who I would normally wish… -
Hello Kitty Cat Bow
18 Jun 2009 | 10:42 amYou know that if celebrities are putting Hello Kitty bows in their hair, then a Hello Kitty fanatic with a cat and too much time on her hands is going to do something like this: While my life in Hello Kitty Hell has its many drawbacks, at least I have some control over what my wife does to me… Sent in by Jeanne, who I would wish unspeakable things upon, but I have a distinct feeling that her cat has already plotted something far worse than I could ever come up with for doing this… -
Hello Kitty Hey Baby Panties
12 Jun 2009 | 3:25 pmIt’s not often that I get in trouble for looking at Hello Kitty stuff (my wife usually dreams that I would be willing to do this), but that is exactly what happened when she saw me looking at this email showing off Hello Kitty “Hey Baby” panties: There is really not that much more I can say other than my wife’s rule of “If it is Hello Kitty, then it’s okay” apparently means something completely different than I thought it did… Sent in by Darcy who deserves some kind of unspeakable punishment for getting me banished to the couch and Hello Kitty… -
Hello Kitty Tent
9 Jun 2009 | 12:01 amIt’s a given when you live in Hello Kitty Hell that something worse than what you have already seen will come along. You know it’s going to happen and you just prepare yourself for that that day coming down the road. What is not anticipated is that the horror will show up so quickly in your email box. In response to the Hello Kitty camper, you knew that there would be a Hello Kitty tent out there: There is no possible way that all the Hello Kitty beer and Hello Kitty sake could drown away the nightmarish image of having to wake up in something like that. Might as well find the…
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Imprint TALK: Fresh Asian Pop Culture Blog
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RECRUIT CM
1 Jul 2009 | 7:28 pmSitting around watching TV in Japan, I am always amazed at how creative and at times looney Japanese commercials can be. I usually watch late night shows (no, not those kinds…), such as Red Carpet, and this commercial seems to stick out the most. With its intense red color, Snoopy characters, catchy beats, dance and lyrics, with Kimura Kaela’s always eccentric style and voice, it’s always a treat to watch. The commercial is from Recruit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr48-liipZk Recruit Co. Ltd is a classified advertisement, publication and human resources company in… -
RoboGeisha Trailer
1 Jul 2009 | 7:07 pmThe title of the movie says it all. From the creators of Machine Girl & Tokyo Girl Police, also featuring actress Aya Kiguchi, comes a new gorific ultra-violent crazy ass film titled RoboGeisha. Apparently it’s a flick about an all out Geisha war featuring tengu milk, bust machine gun, blade in the rear, fried shrimp in da eyes and all kinds of other crazy stuff crazy people are into. If it’s your dig, check it out. There a nice roundhouse @ 1:00. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo-gGes6qig -
Legendary anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki will appear at 2009 San Diego Comic-Con International
29 Jun 2009 | 11:22 pmFor those of you lucky enough to get a hold of a pass for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International you are in for a very special treat! Legendary Japanese anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki will make a special appearance at Comic-Con this year presenting clips of his latest film Ponyo. This will mark the very first time Miyazaki will visit the nation’s biggest pop culture event of the year. I can’t wait to see this guy as he is behind some of my favorite animated films such as Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro and the Oscar winner Spirited Away. And I eagerly… -
Official English version of Wonder Girls single “Nobody”
28 Jun 2009 | 5:50 pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL3IFdykEcw Just a little quick update on a lazy Sunday evening. Here’s the official English version of the Wonder Girl’s first US single “Nobody”. Remember that they are currently on their first US tour with the Jonas Brothers during the summer. Let us know what you think of the new version in the comments section below! Source: JpopAsia -
SURU presents CELERITAS
27 Jun 2009 | 3:05 pmDo you like art? Do you like motorcycles? Do you like motorcycle gear and accessories? Do you live in Los Angeles? If you said yes to all the above then here’s an event for you. And if you happen to be female, call me! SURU presents CELERITAS which is an exhibit where a select group of artists were given free reign to create an art piece out of elements of motorcycle culture as a medium. Should prove interesting given the really cool roster of artists they have which include the likes of Mike Shinoda, Audrey Kawasaki and comic book artist Jim Lee. SURU presents CELERITAS…
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AMPONTAN
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Apt observation
3 Jul 2009 | 2:23 amIN THE BOOK Jiminto wa Naze Tsuburenai no ka (Why Won’t the Liberal Democratic Party Collapse?), former LDP and opposition Democratic Party of Japan member Hirano Sadao makes a perceptive observation during his roundtable discussion with Murakami Masakuni and Fudesaki Hideyo about the type of people who populate the DPJ. He adds that the same could be said for Japanese society as a whole. Here it is for your consideration. (Note: The Jomon period, from prehistory to 200 BC, is the earliest of the Japanese historical periods. It was followed by the Yayoi period, which is defined as 200 BC to… -
You say you want a devolution
2 Jul 2009 | 11:16 amYOU’LL SELDOM SEE it covered on the front page of newspapers or on prime time television—their game is infotainment, not issues—but the political equivalent of a civil war is raging in Japan. The insurgents in this war are the governors, mayors, and other chief municipal officers storming the barricades of the central government in Tokyo. Though both the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition Democratic Party of Japan claim they support greater devolution, the rebels take neither at their word. Still, the issue in Japan is not whether there will be regional devolution and a… -
So pointless it’s comical
30 Jun 2009 | 8:00 pmONE MEANS by which the opposition Democratic Party of Japan promises to finance some of the extravagant spending promises in its platform is to eliminate government waste, fraud, and abuse. That’s plausible on the surface, because waste, fraud, and abuse is the hallmark of governments (and large organizations) everywhere. Even the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has formed a project team to ferret out and eliminate waste in government. A Satonaka work of media art Earlier this month, the LDP team called for the elimination of a government plan to build what was described as a national media… -
Japan’s political kaleidoscope (2): Aso edition
30 Jun 2009 | 12:50 amTHE YEASTY FERMENT brewing in the world of Japanese politics is a heady blend with ingredients ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. Anyone who thinks politics in this country is moribund either isn’t paying attention or their beverage of choice is Kool-Aid. Today’s draft is drawn primarily from the Aso Taro keg. Politicians say the darndest things Logorrhea is an occupational hazard for politicians, and all sorts of things come out of their mouths when they’ve switched on cruise control. This is from a recent speech by Prime Minister Aso Taro: “(The current Japanese national… -
Matsuri da! (107): The mikoshi marathon
27 Jun 2009 | 5:58 amA KEY ELEMENT of most Shinto festivals are the portable shrines known as mikoshi. Rites in other religions usually require the performance of strictly defined acts from which there is little or no deviation. One distinguishing feature of Shinto matsuri, however, is that there is very little from which to deviate to begin with. It’s hard to get stuffy about tradition when the founding principle seems to have been “Hey, that’s a great idea! Let’s try it and see what happens!” The standard operating procedure during a festival is for the carriers to vigorously raise…
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Gadlinks for Friday 7.3.09
3 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pmIt's Aloha Friday! Time for another virtual trip across the travel blogosphere. Shall we? 4th of July festivities are already underway. Bust out the barbecue and your picnic blankets! Oh yeah, if you're into fireworks check out Travel + Leisure's list for America's best fireworks displays. Is it possible to fly green? Well, not really, but you can fly greener if you follow these tips. Do you love sunsets? If you're like me and can't take enough pictures of the sky at dusk and you're in Asia or Australia, check out BootsNAll's handy list of sunset spots. Summer activities abound, and this… -
Photo of the Day (7.3.09)
3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pmFiled under: Asia, China, Mongolia, Photo of the DayFlickr user bellumdeos submitted this photo (click to enlarge) of a yurt in Inner Mongolia, China. Something about the vast steppes of Northern China and Mongolia has always attracted me to the region-- perhaps the way the nomadic families who live there can pack up and move yurts like these at a moment's notice. It's proof that, to quote Joe Dirt, "Home is where you make it." Always important words for a traveler to remember.Want your photo considered for Gadling's Photo of the Day? Submit your best shots here.Photo of the Day (7.3.09)… -
Top Ten Strangest Hotel Guest Requests
3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pmFiled under: Hotels and AccommodationsWhen we were contacted by Great Hotels of the World about their list of strange guest requests, we were convulsed by some of the crazy things people ask. The member hotels of Great Hotels of the World all sent in their wildest stories to help promote GHOW's "91 Days of Summer Offers" -- check out their website for some great deals on luxury hotels.For the best of their funny hotel requests, though? Click below.Gallery: Top Ten Strangest Hotel Guest RequestsTop Ten Strangest Hotel Guest Requests originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00… -
Gadling Take FIVE: Week of June 27 to July 3
3 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pmFiled under: Arts and Culture, History, Festivals and Events, Food and Drink, Hotels and AccommodationsHappy 4th of July a day early. This week we've welcomed another blogger Kendra Bailey Morris who will be enticing us with posts about food in her series The Accidental Chef Travels. Oh, how we love to eat at Gadling. We're hooked already. Also Hotel Month has kicked off. Each day will bring a new angle to where to stay and helpful tips to make your slumber experiences good ones. And here are five posts that offer insight into destinations. As always, I've had a hard time choosing. To find… -
Daily gear deals - $10 Bluetooth keyboard, $7 camera bag and more
3 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pmFiled under: Gadling's Daily DealHere are the hottest gadget deals for today, Friday July 3rd 2009. Remember, these deals are often only valid for one day, so act fast before they are gone.Make entering text on your PDA much easier with this Bluetooth folding keyboard, for just $9.99 with free shipping! (Only works on Palm and Windows Mobile devices)Carry your laptop safely and with style using this MPX Gear notebook backpack for $14.99 with free shippingQuality bags for your camera don't get much cheaper than this Olympus Digital SLR bag (with space for a camera and 2 lenses) for $7.56 (plus…
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Neil Duckett
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This Is Japan!
29 Jun 2009 | 10:57 pmIf you`ve been to Japan you`ll recognise lots of these images, if you haven`t then this is a great video showing many different facets of Japan. This is Japan! from Eric Testroete on Vimeo. Similar Posts: Japanese Television from Youtube Soothing Glimpses Of Tokyo Japan Is Convenient #2 Tilt Shift Pictures Of Japan Japan Is Convenient #3 Post from: Neil Duckett This Is Japan! -
HP Mini 2140
25 Jun 2009 | 7:10 pmI’ve had cause recently to pick up a new laptop. I didn’t want to go to the expense of buying a hamburger with the lot and truth be told, i don’t need that level of computing at the moment anyway. With a combination of size and performance being the major concerns i started shopping around the increasingly popular “Mini PC” market and after some due diligence settled on the HP Mini 2140. How’s that for a headline too by the way, MJ dying this morning?! It takes a while getting used to the lower screen resolution and the keyboard is probably 80% if not more… -
Sashimi In Shibuya
22 Jun 2009 | 8:08 pmI went for a bite to eat with a friend last night a Sashimi place in Dogenzaka. I generally go the easy options when i eat raw fish … Nigiri Sushi and nothing too adventerous at that. Last night i wasn`t in charge of the menu so it was a bit out of my comfort zone. Despite my initial hesitation i gave everything a go and enjoyed most of it. The cooked fish head was right up my alled though, had it a few times and recommend it to anyone. But when push comes to shove i guess i tend to go places i`m a bit more familiar with the whole menu, like last Friday nights Yakatori …… -
J-Babe Of The Week #29 Sayaka Isoyama
10 Jun 2009 | 5:28 pmThanks to regular reader DougYoonK i’ve been able to appreciate the beauty of Isoyama Sayaka 磯山さやか who entered the world on the 23rd of October 1983. Actress and Model, Sayaka likes karaoke, watching high school baseball games, and learning about idols. Born in Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan her nickname is Isocchi (いそっち) Special talents include Baton, trumpet, rollerblading, sign language, and spinning plates. I love this shot, hopefully that bikini features prominently on the beaches of Japan this summer. She’s not bad at English either scoring a level 3 in… -
92 Brush Head Massager
7 Jun 2009 | 8:45 pmWork getting you down? Troubles on the home front? or if just need a good head massage … then this will appeal to you. I love having my bald head massaged and, despite looking a little silly, i think this would feel great. For a mere 2800 yen you can get one …. and i just might satisfy my curiosity and buy one. All the details and some more pics of the massager in action here … in Japanese only though.Similar Posts: Sasebo Burger – Best Hamburger in Japan Ear Cleaning Parlours In Japan Women Wearing Fundoshi Furukawa Hanabi Party Top 5 Websites I Can`t Live Without…
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Wireless Watch Japan
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New Mobile Banking Service by DoCoMo
2 Jul 2009 | 5:14 pmDoCoMo has announced they will launch a new mobile banking service on 21 July allowing users to transfer up to approx. $200 per transaction and $2,000 per month to any other DoCoMo customer. The mobile remittance does not require a new bank account and the total fee per transaction is set at $1.65 The funds can be sent to recipients personal bank account or credited to their DoCoMo monthly phone bill. Apparently, this platform will not be made available to corporate subscribers. -
Custom QR Code for Marc Jacobs Japan
30 Jun 2009 | 4:57 pmThose talented and hyper-creative folks over at SET Japan keep cranking out the stylish QR codes with the un-veiling of their new creation for Marc Jacobs Japan. According to this announcement the latest design is a hand-drawn feature of the company mascot - Miss Marc - and will be used to drive traffic to their newly minted mobile website which launches today. Talk about style meets function.. Nice One! -
Taking Wireless to a New Level
28 Jun 2009 | 4:52 pmReal-time control of wheelchairs with brain waves ― A new signal processing technology for brain machine interface (BMI) application. The BSI-TOYOTA Collaboration Center announced it has succeeded in developing a system which utilizes one of the fastest technologies in the world, controlling a wheelchair using brain waves. Plans are underway to utilize this technology in a wide range of applications centered on medicine and nursing care management. Video after the jump. -
Samsung Jet Test Flight on Video
26 Jun 2009 | 4:37 pmWireless Watch Japan spent an interesting week in Singapore at the annual CommunicAsia conference and trade show recently where we managed to shoot this demo of the latest Samsung Jet offering which made it's debut there on June 15th. Billed as 'Smarter than a Smartphone' the AMOLED display is super crisp at 480dpi and it's 800MHz processor lends power to the speedy brand name. The companies Touch Whiz UI, with drag and drop widgets, and the newly minted Dolphin browser featuring one finger zoom while enabling tabbed browsing of up to five web pages at one time were all impressive additions. -
Sharp Solar Powered Handset Tests
24 Jun 2009 | 7:15 pmThe Teardown Squad over at Tech-On took the latest solar-powered handset offered by Sharp for a test drive and have filed their observations Here and Here. KDDI released the device, also available via SoftBank Mobile, in Tokyo on June 9th. The jist of their testing seems to indicate that, while it does indeed work, the time to get free juice takes somewhat longer, like 85-mins charging for 5-mins of talk, than suggested. To be fair, as with most first wave products over years, surely the performance will improve with future revisions.
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Japan Economy Watch
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Consumer Sentiment Rises As Exports Slump - But Where, Oh Where Is The Recovery?
24 Jun 2009 | 2:48 amJapan put in a pretty negative export performance in May. Even shipments to China show little sign of improvement, and the general impression is that hopes for a quick recovery in global demand are looking very premature.On the other hand a 42 per cent year-on-year fall in imports in May left Japan with a trade surplus of Y299.8bn for the month - something that will help push gross domestic -
Facebook Links
20 Jun 2009 | 2:48 amQuietly clicking my way through Bloomberg last Sunday afternoon, I came across this:Facebook Members Register Names at 550 a SecondFacebook Inc., the world’s largest social-networking site, said members registered new user names at a rate of more than 550 a second after the company offered people the chance to claim a personalized Web address.Facebook started accepted registrations at midnight -
Japanese nationals and $135 billion
12 Jun 2009 | 11:39 pmBorder bust equals possible international incident-missing TARP funds?I have written a bit regarding this at the above link...a developing story worth at least a glance.Scott -
No "Green Shoots" Here - German and Japanese Capital Goods Output Continues Its Fall
10 Jun 2009 | 12:20 amWell, as I was busying myself yesterday scratching around looking for green shoots in Turkey. I couldn't help notice this coming in over the radar from Germany, courtesy of Bloomberg:German exports fell more than economists forecast in April as the global crisis restrained demand, keeping Europe’s largest economy mired in a recession. Sales abroad, adjusted for working days and seasonal changes, -
Bernanke Choppers make an appearance...in Japan
3 Jun 2009 | 11:28 pmThe facetious title of this piece refers of course to US Federal Reserve chairman Benjamin Bernanke's well known reference to dropping bundles of cash from helicopters as a last resort to fight deflation.Edward Hugh noted in the previous post here that "The government...have begun distributing 12,000 yen ($125) to each resident in March to encourage spending." I've found a few reactions to this
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dannychoo.com - Your portal to Japan
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Transparent Umbrellas
3 Jul 2009 | 6:07 pmTis the rainy season in Japan right now meaning that many house and shop entrances across Japan start to fill up with transparent umbrellas. And why transparent umbrellas? Mainly because most of them cost 100 yen and can usually be picked up from a convenience store. Folks caught out in the rain would go and pick one up for temporary use and leave it for others to use later. They are quite durable and can last a long time as long as you don't stick it up your bottom. Akihabara News - Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe)Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe)Kirainet.com - A geek in… -
Anime Shower Curtain
3 Jul 2009 | 4:52 amThe Mirai Suenaga Merchandise project has changed gears and is back on the project timeline. I've been told that they can make shower curtains too. Had no idea about character shower curtains and after a google came across this lovely one of Miyako from ef. Check out detailed non-mirai marked photos at Green Chips and UDK. Not sure how popular these would be but if the price is right, would you be interested in these? And unlike dakimakura and bed sheets, the shower curtains are *water* proof... They told me that the shower curtain will be 515 x 728 mm. I guess I should ask them to make some… -
kotobukiya x dannychoo
2 Jul 2009 | 9:26 pmKotobukiya liked the photos of the rooms that you submitted so much that they want to publish a book filled with your photos called Otacool! -Book is due out in October-ish in Japan and Kotobukiya are looking at distribution channels to get it to folks overseas. -Will feature rooms of dannychoo.com readers. -Kotobukiya will need your consent to use your photos. -We need high res photos. If you do not want your room in the book then don't submit the photo when I open submissions at figure.fm - will be sometime next week. We already have your current photos but they are not high res which mean… -
Shabu Shabu
2 Jul 2009 | 5:07 pmShabu Shabu is a dish where thin slices of beef and other meats n veggies are dipped in hot pots that contain soup or sauces. When all the meat n veggies have been eaten, the soup that remains in the hot pots can be poured on rice to finish off the meal. An example of Shabu Shabu below. Have seen similar dished in China and Malaysia. Anything similar in your neck of the woods? Akihabara News - Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe)Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe)Kirainet.com - A geek in Japan (Subscribe)View the full sized images/comments for this item at dannychoo.com >>Feel… -
Future of dannychoo.com
1 Jul 2009 | 7:56 pmSince the year 2000, there have been many changes to dannychoo.com. If you have a look at the article History of dannychoo.com that I wrote back in the beginning of 2008, you will see from the screenshots just how much progress there has been. DC started off as a place for me to learn and experiment with web technologies. It then evolved into a blog and then a community and somewhere in between unexpectedly became not only a modest sauce of income, but a sauce of media attention with features on CNN, BBC, G4TV. Another thing I've been proud of is the community we have here. Many of us have…
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Japan Running News
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Watch the Sapporo International Half Marathon Online
2 Jul 2009 | 8:19 pmThe 2009 Sapporo International Half Marathon takes place this Sunday, July 5th. Most of the Japanese runners on this year's World Championships marathon squads will be using it as a tuneup for August's main event.In the men's race three-time champion and course record holder Mekubo Mogusu will take on Japanese national record holder and '09 World Championships marathoner Atsushi Sato, along with Sato's World Champs marathon teammates Arata Fujiwara and Kensuke Takahashi, young star Yu Mitsuya, and Mogusu's perennial rival Daniel Gitau. Gitau has yet to approach Mogusu in ability but after… -
'Asian Youth Games 2009 Athletics Results (Day 3)'
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From the Editor: Women's Marathoning and the Autumn Sky
1 Jul 2009 | 9:33 pmhttp://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/other/090702/oth0907020838001-n1.htman editorial by Sankei Newspapers Editor in Chief Ikuro Bepputranslated by Brett Larner and Mika TokairinJapanese women's marathon pioneer Nanae Nagata passed away on June 27, far too young at only 53 years old. More people probably remember her by her maiden name, Nanae Sasaki. In 1985 her wedding was one of the Yukan Fuji newspaper's big scoops.On the day of her dowry ceremony Sasaki came to the house of her coach Kiyoshi Nakamura in Tokyo's Sendagaya neighborhood during her early morning training. As a young Yukan Fuji… -
Wanjiru Withdraws From Sapporo Half Marathon
1 Jul 2009 | 8:58 pmhttp://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/other/090701/oth0907012032021-n1.htmtranslated by Brett LarnerBeijing Olympics men's marathon gold medalist and half marathon world record holder Samuel Wanjiru (Team Savas) of Kenya has withdrawn from the July 5 Sapporo International Half Marathon, the race's office announced on July 1. Wanjiru, who won April's London Marathon, was to be Sapporo's feature invited athlete but recently told race officials that he is dealing with the affects of accumulated fatigue and cannot race. -
'Asian Youth Games 2009 Athletics Results (Day Two)'
1 Jul 2009 | 4:59 pmhttp://www.singaporeathletics.com/singapore-news/asian-youth-games-2009-athletics-results-day-2
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NPB Tracker
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Blogs Around the League
30 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amBlogs written by players are usually well-known and have their daily readers, but in recent years blogs written by front office personnel and behind-the-scenes people have been an effective PR method. It allows the fans to gain a different perspective and increase the interest toward sport business. There are some of the blogs I found written by team personnel around NPB. Public Announcer from Tokyo Yomiuri Giants Staff Room- Hanshin Tigers Staff PR Staff- Yakult Swallows PR Staff- Yokohama Baystars Dragons Official Blog- Chunichi Dragons Mascot- Nippon Ham Fighters Taka no Saiten-… -
Darvish Takes No-Hitter into the 8th
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Fan Stadium: Website for the Fans
29 Jun 2009 | 6:15 amTo celebrating the 60th anniversary of the current two-league (Pacific and Central) system, NPB has created a website for fans called Fan Stadium. The website includes an opportunity for fans to learn, participate in games and make predictions. Learn the history of the game Learn what baseball means for players and fans across Japan Compete in a Home Run Derby game Compete for autograph memorabilia by predicting the outcomes of NPB games Online fantasy sports have been a big part of sports business developing in the United States and it will be interesting to see what type of opportunities… -
Global Exchange for the Next Generation
28 Jun 2009 | 6:23 amBaseball has grown into a global game and the Boston Red Sox and the Chiba Lotte Marines are working to keep it that way for the next generation. The Japan Society of Boston and the Red Sox Foundation teamed up to bring Japanese youth to Boston in the summer of 2008, and will send Greater Boston youth to Japan in 2009. The Chiba Lotte Marines will take part in the program this summer and is currently looking for host families for the 12 youths from Boston. If you’re interested in hosting a youth, you may download the application from the website. Last year, Boston played host to 12… -
Sadowski Headed North, not East
27 Jun 2009 | 8:09 pmRyan Sadowski is indeed headed for a bay, but it’s the San Francisco Bay, not the Yokohama Bay. After watching the Giants blow a two-run lead in the ninth, I saw a blurb on the score ticker saying that Giants have promoted Sadowski and given him inconsistent lefty Jonathan Sanchez’s rotation spot. Then I got online and found this. Sadowski attracted interest from a team in Japan this season, but vice president of baseball operations Bobby Evans said the Giants rebuffed the Japanese request to buy his contract. Looking back at the Sanspo article that prompted my post, it said the…
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ミサイル３発目も発射 北朝鮮、中距離弾道ミサイル「ノドン」の可能性も
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家庭が資産価値を高める方法と富裕層が求める匿名資産
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貴金属買取専門店の採算とリサイクルボックスの開発商機
29 Jun 2009 | 8:27 pm日本は資源の無い国として知られているが、その常識を覆すレポートが2008年初めに発表されて注目を集めた。それは独立行政法人の「物質・材料研究機構」によるもので、精密機器や電子部品などに含まれる形で、国内に蓄積されている希少金属（レアメタル）の埋蔵量は、世界有数の資源国に匹敵していると言うのだ。同機構の調査によると日本国内には、金が 約6,800トン（世界埋蔵量の16％）、銀が 約60,000トン（22％）、イリジウムが約… -
プロ化するＮＰＯが生み出す雇用と魅力的な収益構造（会員限定）
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アマチュアゴルファー向けハンディキャップの発行ビジネス
28 Jun 2009 | 5:22 pm「先週末は80台で回れたよ」とか「100を叩いてしまったからもっと練習しないと」というのはアマチュアゴルファーの会話だが、もしもゴルフにスコアを競うというルールがなければ、これほどの人気になっただろうか。それ以外の団体競技、個人競技でもスコアを全く付けないスポーツは、ほとんど見あたらない。本来、スポーツを楽しむこととスコア（点数）を競うこととは別物だが、 -
次世代のモータリゼーションと新モビリティサービス
24 Jun 2009 | 7:25 pm全国で高齢ドライバーがどれ位いるのかというと、運転免許証の保有者人口が約7900万人であるのに対して、70歳以上の保有者は約７％にあたる…
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Reuters: ワールド
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再送：北朝鮮、スカッドミサイル2発発射＝報道
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インド、通貨バスケット内のドル比重減らす公算＝政府諮問委員長
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イランが核開発目指している証拠ない＝ＩＡＥＡ次期事務局長
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北朝鮮によるあらたな核実験の可能性排除できない＝駐北朝鮮英国大使
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3 Jul 2009 | 6:40 am［北京 ３日 ロイター］ 石油輸出国機構（ＯＰＥＣ）のバスコンセロス議長（アンゴラ石油相）は３日記者団に対し、ＯＰＥＣは現在の原油価格に満足していると述べた。
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Windows 7は仕事に役立つのか
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Windows 7は仕事に役立つのか
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Windows 7のRC版はどこが変わったか（ハードウエアとサウンド編）（Windows 7レビュー）
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Firefox 3.5のリリースによりWebブラウザ市場でIEを追撃するMozilla（Windowsコラム）
2 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am米Mozillaは2009年6月30日（米国時間），最新版Webブラウザ「Firefox 3.5」をリリースした。このFirefox 3.5では新機能の追加，パフォーマンスの改善，最新Web標準への対応，カスタマイズ機能の改良を実施している。Mozillaは当初，この最新版をマイナー・アップデート用の「Firefox 3.1」としてリリースする計画だった。だが，方針を変更してバージョンをメジャー・アップデート用のFirefox 3.5にした。 -
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Windows 7のライセンスに関するMicrosoftとのQ&A（Windowsコラム）
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ソフトライセンスの発行・管理ソフト、米セーフネットが7月末に発売（ニュース）
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［IT Japan 2009］インフラ・クライシスを回避せよ---NRI谷川常務（ニュース）
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［PR］「作らない開発」だからこそ実現した 誰もが使いやすい“コンシェルジュ・インタフェース”
3 Jul 2009 | 4:02 am富士通九州システムズは，2008年4月，中堅企業向け統合ERPパッケージ「GLOVIA smart」シリーズに「GLOVIA smart ホテル」を新たにラインアップ。その開発に当たり，徹底した「ユーザー志向」による，誰でも使いこなせるユーザー・インタフェースの実現と，「作らない開発」に基づく保守性，拡張性の向上を目標に掲げた。これらの要求に応えたのが，グレープシティの提供するコンポーネント製品「PowerToolsシリーズ」だ。 -
NHK評価委員会が評価の基本方針を発表，「評価指標を視聴者視点から開発」など（ニュース）
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CNET Japan
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[ウェブサービスレビュー]マウス操作だけでアップロード！超簡単オンラインストレージ「senduit」
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NEC、個人向けのデータ保護・漏えい対策サービスを開始
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NTTドコモ、スポーツをテーマにした「N-07A」を7月10日発売
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東芝、ウェブオリジナルモデルのモバイルPC「dynabook SSシリーズ」など発売へ
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サイオス、OSS活用のワンストップソリューションを開始
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米Google、JavaScript実装テストスイート「Sputnik」を公開
1 Jul 2009 | 2:07 am米Googleは6月29日（米国時間）、JavaScript実装をテストする包括的なテストスイート「Sputnik」をオープンソースとして公開した。異なるJavaScript実装間の差異を検出できるという。Webブラウザ間の互換性問題の解決に役立つとしている。 <img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://rss.rssad.jp/rss/artimg/rPG75FvNbJ_p/da7e301e15666053a69914fa220b06cf"/> -
イーシー・ワン、OSS利用の悩みに答えるインシデント対応型相談窓口サービス
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米IBMらがオープンソースマシン学習コンパイラを発表――開発時間を短縮
1 Jul 2009 | 12:10 am米IBMは6月30日（米国時間）、オープンソースのマシン学習コンパイラ「Milepost GCC」を発表した。インテリジェント機能を利用して、組み込み向けアプリケーションの開発時間を短縮し、性能を改善できるとしている。 <img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="http://rss.rssad.jp/rss/artimg/rPG75FvNbJ_p/f1ce8e68dc4528c2b6021c3516ba0064"/>
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スラッシュドット・ジャパン
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2009年のツール・ド・フランスに日本人が 2人出場
3 Jul 2009 | 7:20 pmlive-gon 曰く、 各報道が伝えているが、今年のツール・ド・フランスに 2人の日本人が出場することが決定した（参考：新城幸也氏出場決定の記事、別府史之氏出場決定の記事）。日本人の出場は戦後では13年ぶり、2人目と3人目となる。出場を祝うと共に、ささやかでも存在感を示せることを願ってやまない。 -
アルゼンチンアリ、全世界規模の「メガ・コロニー」を構成
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超光速通信の話題の顛末
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英国のコンサルタント、業務改善のために「全裸での業務」を提案
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uPP/SATAを搭載した高速データ通信用のDSP
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「iPhone 3GS」の製造原価は178.96米ドル、 iSuppli社が分解調査で試算
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マイケル・ジャクソンの最後のリハーサル・・・
3 Jul 2009 | 8:42 pmYouTubeでマイケル・ジャクソンの最後のリハーサルがあがっていましたね。全然元気そうに見えちゃうのは僕だけか・・・。というか、かっこいいな、やっぱり。 YouTubeにアップした動画のどこが人気なのかがわかる「ホットスポット機能」 YouTubeの映像をさまざまなフォーマットに一発変換してくれる『VConversion』 世界の有名大学の授業を受講し放題！『YouTube EDU』がすごいっすね・・・ 友達の行動が丸見え？『YouTube… -
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飛騨高山の「かつら木の郷」に行ったので写真でご紹介【F-08A編】
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飛騨高山の「かつら木の郷」に行ったので写真でご紹介【F-09A編】
3 Jul 2009 | 7:53 pmせっかくなので行ってみましたよ。名古屋から3時間ぐらいかけて着いたのは飛騨高山の「かつら木の郷」です。 » 高山市 奥飛騨温泉郷 福地温泉～いろりの宿かつら木の郷～貸切露天風呂 専用露天風呂付客室がある 囲炉裏と古民家の離れの宿 で、せっかくなのでF-09Aで撮った写真でご紹介。なお、あとでF-08A編もアップしますよ。すべてほぼノー設定で撮っています（写真の解像度あげたぐらいかな）。 ↑… -
背景がスクロールしていく効果を実現するJavaScript
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3 Jul 2009 | 5:09 pm新規顧客開拓、既存顧客に対し各種商品及びサービスを提案していただくことができるアカウントエグゼクティブを募集しています。 -
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3 Jul 2009 | 5:09 pmクライアント、大手外資系ソフトウェア企業にて財務アドバイザーおよびコントローラーを募集しています。日本法人のCFOへの報告業務、チャネル戦略の策定をはじめとして、CFOやCSFと財務の観点から企業経営を支える重要なポジションです。 -
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GameSpot Japan 最新情報 総合
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ラウンドアップ：6月第5週（7月第1週）の海外記事を振り返ろう
3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pmこのラウンドアップでは、GameSpot Japanで今週取り上げた海外記事をまとめている。週末を使って振り返ってみてはいかがだろうか。6月第5週（7月第1週）の海外記事を振り返ってみよう。<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://feeds.japan.gamespot.com/img.phdo?i=20e43f95445483847cda09387ed7192f"/> -
【連載コラム】ゲームコレクター・酒缶の「RE:コレクション」：第10回「リベンジ」（『トランスフォーマー コンボイの謎』）
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「NINJA GAIDEN ?2」発売日決定＆予約キャンペーン実施！プレミアムボックスも同日発売！
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「セガネットワーク対戦麻雀MJ4」がアニメ「咲-Saki-」とタイアップ！全国大会「咲-Saki- CUP」を開催！
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PR: 無料MMORPG-新生R.O.H.A.N-
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3 Jul 2009 | 2:35 pmインサイドのカテゴリ毎のアクセスランキングです。7月3日に一番アクセスのあった記事を表示しています。毎朝4時半に更新されます。・・・ -
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リッスンジャパン音楽ニュース
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椎名林檎、DVD VIDEO『平成風俗 大吟醸』先行フル・ストリーミング開始！
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ハナレグミ、美術館にてフリー・ライヴを開催
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髭（HiGE）、シングル＆ツアー決定
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倉橋ヨエコ、早くも次回ツアー開催決定＆自身初のPV集を発売！
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渋谷を中心にした音楽フェスティバル『渋谷ジャック』開催
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【無料ＰＶ】音楽無料視聴/試聴が凄いぜベイビー！
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天童荒太っぽい発売(BlogPet)
1 Jul 2009 | 7:13 pmペンタは、あっちゃんで川嶋あいとかお願い♪それであっちゃんと真夏予想したかった。だけど、エントリへギフトするつもりだった。それであっちゃんははたちはサインしなか -
それで大塚愛とか更新(BlogPet)
24 Jun 2009 | 6:43 pmきょうペンタは、あっちゃんとあっちゃんは川嶋あいは発売したかもー。それで大塚愛とか更新ー！だけど、あっちゃんはエントリはサインするはずだったみたい。でも、ペンタ -
こうしんよう(BlogPet)
17 Jun 2009 | 7:04 pmあっちゃんの「こうしんよう」のまねしてかいてみるねペット自動更新用カテゴリー*このエントリは、ブログペットの「ペンタ」が書きました。 -
視聴(BlogPet)
10 Jun 2009 | 6:59 pmきょう、発売したよ♪でも、きのうはギフトされたみたい…それできのうはたちも更新するつもりだった？でも、あっちゃんは天童荒太はサインしたかったみたい。だけど、あっち -
こうしんよう(BlogPet)
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Tech-On! Automotive Technology
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Hyundai社、韓国で「Elantra LPI Hybrid」を発売前に1000台受注
3 Jul 2009 | 2:26 am韓国Hyundai Motor社は、韓国で同社初のハイブリッド車「Elantra LPI Hybrid」を、予約注文開始から2週間で1000台以上受注したと発表した。同社はLPG（液化石油ガス）を燃料とするエンジンと、Liポリマ2次電池、モータを組み合わせたハイブリッド車で、2009年7月8日に発売する。価格は発売当日に発表する予定。 -
Renault-日産グループとEDF、パリでEVの実証実験を2010年9月に開始
3 Jul 2009 | 2:25 amRenault-日産グループとフランスの電力公社（Electricite de France：EDF）は、2010年9月から1年間、フランス・パリ地区で100台の電気自動車（EV）を使って実証実験を行うと発表した。一般ユーザーと、自治体の職員、企業の従業員がEVの乗用車と商用車を使用し、一般家庭、職場、駐車場、高速道路のサービスエリアなどで充電する。 -
[PR] 低損失と業界最小レベルを実現した、車載モータ駆動用高出力HブリッジドライバIC「R2J25953」を製品化
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ルネサス，出力50Aの車載モータ駆動用Hブリッジ・ドライバICを発売
2 Jul 2009 | 5:35 amルネサス テクノロジは，パワー・ウインドウや電動ドアなどの車載DCモータ駆動向けに，Hブリッジ・ドライバICの新製品「R2J25953」を発売した。2009年7月30日よりサンプル出荷を開始する。 -
BMW社が新型SUV「X1」を発表、欧州で2009年秋に発売
2 Jul 2009 | 5:27 amドイツBMW社は、欧州で2009年秋に発売する新型SUV「X1」の概要を発表した。同社がSAV（スポーツ・アクティビティ・ビークル）と呼ぶ「X」シリーズのなかで、最も小さいサイズとなる。ドイツのLeipzig工場で、「1シリーズ」の3ドア車やクーペ、オープンカーと同じラインで生産する。米国では2011年に投入する予定。
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デザインで魅せる最旬ケータイ
23 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am約12.5mmの薄さを実現したスリムなボディ、クロコの質感を活かした上質な手触り…。個性的なデザインが特徴の最旬ケータイの魅力に迫る。 -
１ヶ月でできる夏ボディの作り方
23 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am夏本番まであと１ヶ月。ボディデザインのプロでもあるAllAboutガイドが構築した「一ヶ月集中改造プラン」を実践すれば、魅せる夏ボディを手に入れることだって夢ではない。 -
魔性のヨーロピアン・バイク
16 Jun 2009 | 8:00 amドゥカティやトライアンフをはじめとするヨーロッパ製のバイクが人々を虜にするのにははなぜか？ 3人の気鋭クリエイターがその魅力を語る。 -
目的で選ぶ大人の沖縄リゾート
9 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am部屋籠りからゴルフユースまで、旅の目的にあわせて選びたい沖縄のリゾートホテル。ホテル事情に詳しいガイドが、この夏レコメンドな4軒を紹介。 -
素足基準の夏シューズ
2 Jun 2009 | 8:00 amこの夏、大人のカジュアルスタイルに爽快感を加えるなら"素足にシューズ"がおすすめ。足元の鮮度を高めれば、着こなし全体にも本当の夏が訪れる。
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アトリエカタログ - All About スタイルストア -
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【phrungnii】都会らしさを感じさせる、シンプル＆スマートな帆布バッグ
24 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pm都会らしさを感じさせる、シンプル＆スマートな帆布バッグ -
【teres】編み模様の可憐さが光る、シルバージュエリー
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【みずとり】ジーンズでも浴衣姿でも様になる、モダンな男性用下駄
3 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pmジーンズでも浴衣姿でも様になる、モダンな男性用下駄 -
【woodpecker】ハンドクラフトのぬくもりがうれしい、イチョウのまな板
27 May 2009 | 6:00 pmハンドクラフトのぬくもりがうれしい、イチョウのまな板 -
【KURMI×和奏】革小物と和雑貨ブランドが生んだオリジナルのカードケース
20 May 2009 | 6:00 pm革小物と和雑貨ブランドが生んだ、オリジナルのカードケース
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Blue RSS Japan
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あきらめたわ…
3 Jul 2009 | 9:28 pm... 叔父に電話 叔父イワク：元スター選手のお腹が出てるなど 体系が変わり果てた姿を見ると 自分と重ね合わせて悲しくなる との理由で断られちゃった 中年を越して老年なんだから仕方ないけど なんだかな? 面倒なので ... -
しゅん。。。
3 Jul 2009 | 8:20 pm... 友達付き合い、仕事、本当は人生で一番楽しい時期のはずなのに 父の重病のことあって、自分の不器用さもあって 毎日が悲しくて仕方がありません。 もうこんなの嫌です。 結婚式に出るのを既に諦めている父も母も許せない。 ... -
弁当安売り合戦
3 Jul 2009 | 8:18 pm... 百貨店はここまで落ちぶれたのか?と悲しくなります。 色々な勉強をさせてもらった百貨店ですから、もうそろそろ目を覚まして欲しいものです。 今日はこのへんで！ タグ： 弁当 【人生社会問題の最新記事】 今日から ... -
おごり
3 Jul 2009 | 7:06 pm... 申し訳なかったし、もしイヤだったとしても『おごるから』って言われたら断りづらかったし 最終的にその先輩には金目当ての人しか集まらなくなって、悲しくなったのを覚えてます。 先輩＝おごってくれる人 って思わせたら ... -
臓器移植法
3 Jul 2009 | 6:36 pm脳死は人の死か？難しい問題だと思う。 もし、親が平均寿命を過ぎて脳死状態になったら、悲しくて一杯泣くだろうが、多分、寿命と思い受け入れるだろう。 でも、もし、私の子供たちが脳死状態と言われ、でも、体が暖かく心臓も動いていれば ...
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ABC（アメリカン・バカコメディ）振興会
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セクシー過ぎて目のやり場に困るレディー・ガガのグラビア1～MAXIM編
3 Jul 2009 | 5:50 pm人気爆発しているのにもかかわらずあまりのハイセンス・ファッソンで、男子の間にはイマひとつウケがよくないルックスだと言われていたレディー・ガガたんですが、ついにセクシー男性誌の王道「MAXIM」のグラビアに登場です。… -
バイクがエンストしたブラッド・ピット 渋々パパラッチに送ってもらう
3 Jul 2009 | 5:32 pmバイクで大事なミーティングに向かおうとしていたブラッド・ピットの乗っていたバイクが突然エンストを起こし、この非常事態を助けたのは、くしくもブラピを追っかけていたパパラッチだった。 -
セクシー過ぎて目のやり場に困るレディー・ガガのグラビア2 ～Vマガジン編
3 Jul 2009 | 5:32 pmMAXIMに続いて、レディー・ガガがファッション誌のVマガジンのグラビアに登場。Vはハイセンスなファッソン誌なので、GAGAたんの本領発揮です！ ちゅくびの黒い隠しは、アテクシがやったんじゃないっすから。 セクシー過ぎて目のやり場に困るレディー・ガガのグラビア1～MAXIM編 -
マイケル・ジャクソン 最後のリハ動画HQ ニュースコメント無しRAW！
2 Jul 2009 | 8:57 pm7時間前にUPした【速報】マイケル・ジャクソン急死の2日前 エネルギッシュに踊る最後のリハーサルビデオ公開！の元ビデオになっているものを発見したので、掲載。画像もきれいです。曲は同じく曲はアルバム「ヒストリー」に収録のThey Don't Care About Us。… -
【速報】マイケル・ジャクソン急死の2日前 エネルギッシュに踊る最後のリハーサルビデオ公開！
2 Jul 2009 | 1:03 pm急死の2日前、7月23日にステイプルズセンターでリハーサルをするマイケル・ジャクソン。曲はアルバム「ヒストリー」に収録のThey Don't Care About Us。 マイケルはこの日3時間ステージにあがり、テクニカルチェックで建物内にも3・4時間いたとか。 ブリちゃんのMTV復活ダンスくらいでも、しょうがないかな...と思っていたのですが、めちゃめちゃカッコいい！ギタリストとの絡みなんて、スラッシュと共演していた頃の懐かし映像かと思った。
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My Life Between Silicon Valley and Japan
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[コラム] 「JAPAN ECHO」誌インタビュー、日本語版の「JBPress」への掲載
15 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmさて、5月に「シリコンバレーから将棋を観る」関係の取材を受ける一環で、「JAPAN ECHO」誌(英語)の「VOICE OF JAPAN」というコーナーでインタビューをしていただくことになりました。一般にはあまり知られていないかもしれませんが「JAPAN… -
[将棋] 「梅田望夫のModernShogiダイアリー」新設しました
10 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm将棋に関心のある人は、「梅田望夫のModernShogiダイアリー」をどうぞ。 -
[コラム] 棋聖戦第一局の観戦記を書きに行ってきます。
6 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmIT Mediaでのインタビュー記事がたいへんお騒がせしていて、それについて何も反応できておらず、すみません。頭と心の整理がついたところで、いずれ何かここに書きます。 ウェブ観戦記は、MSN産経ニュースと、棋聖戦中継サイトの両方に、9日(火)の朝からアップされていきます。 -
[Wild Card] 茂木さんの講演「いかに生きるか」
5 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pmhttp://kenmogi.cocolog-nifty.com/qualia/2008/10/post-01d8.html 茂木さん、Thanks! 茂木さんが公開していたMP3がおいてあったサーバにトラブルがあり、現在、このエントリに貼られているリンクのページにあるMP3ファイルは入手できない状態になっています。 その状態を鑑み、茂木さんの許可をうけて、下記のURLで再配信を行っていますので、ご参照ください。 http://nozawashinichi.sakura.ne.jp/mkpc/2008/10/post-17.html -
[将棋] 「プロへの道」(深浦康市著)
2 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm深浦康市 毎日コミュニケーションズ 2009/05/23 単行本（ソフトカバー） しかしこの本は、深浦さんがまだ佐世保に住んでいた少年時代の、10歳でアマチュア三段のときの棋譜とその解説から始まり、19歳でプロになるまでの間に主に奨励会で指した将棋62局の棋譜が時系列で順に並べられ、トッププロになった現在の視点から、それぞれの将棋のポイントが解説されている本である。…
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FNN Headline News
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奈良・桜井市の駅のホームで男子高校生が同じクラスの男子生徒に刺され死亡
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北朝鮮、短距離ミサイル2発を日本海側に向け発射 米独立記念日にあわせた挑発行為か
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北朝鮮がミサイル発射 河村官房長官「国連安保理決議に違反する行為。厳重に抗議」
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世帯主に郵送した定額給付金申請書のうち約47万通があて先不明などで返送
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米メディア、急死したマイケル・ジャクソンさんの自宅から強力な麻酔薬発見と報じる
3 Jul 2009 | 8:20 pm
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Reuters: エンタテインメント
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スイスで12メートルのＭ・ジャクソン像が登場
2 Jul 2009 | 11:27 pm［レーゲンスドルフ（スイス） ２日 ロイター］ スイスのチューリヒに近いレーゲンスフドルフで、先月２５日に急死した米歌手マイケル・ジャクソンさんの１２メートルの像が登場した。 -
「アイス・エイジ３」、初日の興行収入で記録達成
2 Jul 2009 | 11:18 pm［ロサンゼルス ２日 ロイター］ １日から北米で公開された「アイス・エイジ３ ティラノのおとしもの」の初日の興行収入が１３８０万ドル（約１３億２０００万円）を記録し、水曜日公開のアニメ作品としては過去最高となった。 -
ＡＥＧライブ、Ｍ・ジャクソンさん追悼式を7日に開催
2 Jul 2009 | 8:58 pm［ロサンゼルス ２日 ロイター］ 急死した米歌手マイケル・ジャクソンさんの一般公開追悼式が、７日にロサンゼルスで開催されることになった。ジャクソンさんが今月予定していたロンドン公演の主催会社、ＡＥＧライブが２日遅くに明らかにした。 -
M・ジャクソンさんの元妻、親権希望し争う意向
2 Jul 2009 | 7:38 pm［ロサンゼルス ２日 ロイター］ 急死した米歌手マイケル・ジャクソンさんの元妻で、長男と長女の母親であるデビー・ローさんが、親権を法廷で争う意向を示した。ローさんは、米ＮＢＣテレビのロサンゼルス局とのインタビューで「子どもたちが欲しい」と述べたという。 -
英女優Ｋ・ウィンスレット、夫とウィンブルドン観戦
2 Jul 2009 | 3:03 am［ロンドン １日 ロイター］ 英女優ケイト・ウィンスレットが１日、テニス４大大会のウィンブルドン選手権を夫で映画監督のサム・メンデスと一緒に観戦した。
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Excite世界びっくりニュース
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女性が目撃したビッグフット、正体は着ぐるみの少年
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm[米コネティカット州フェアフィールド 2日 AP] コネティカット州在住の女性が「ビッグフット、もしくはサスカッチを目撃した」と話していたが、その正体は着ぐるみを着た少年だったことがすぐに判明した。 ... -
ヌードのCAが機内安全ビデオに登場！ ニュージーランド航空
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm[ウェリントン（ニュージーランド） 3日 AP] ニュージーランド航空は、離陸前に放送される機内安全ビデオに乗客の注意をもっと引きつけようと、ある意味“ずうずうしい”とも言えるアイデアを導入した。 ... -
ゴミ箱に入り込んで身動きできなくなった女性、そのままゴミ埋め立て地に……
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm[米バージニア州ウィンチェスター 3日 AP] フレデリック郡のゴミ埋め立て地で、職員が運ばれてきたゴミ箱を開けたところ、その中から48歳の女性が出てくるという騒動があった。 ... -
卒業直後の新人警官、いきなり強盗を逮捕の大手柄
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm[ニューヨーク 3日 AP] ニューヨーク市警の新人警官が、ポリスアカデミーの卒業式直後に路上強盗犯の逮捕に成功、いきなり初手柄を挙げた。レイ・ケリー警察本部長は手柄を挙げた新人警察官ダリエル・フィルポ氏（23）について、「素晴らしいスタートを切った」とコメントしている。 ... -
ウサギに魅了された女性、再び逮捕されて刑務所へ
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm[米オレゴン州ポートランド 3日 AP] 150匹以上のウサギを飼い、自宅の冷凍庫に数十匹のウサギの死体を入れていた女性が2006年に動物虐待容疑で逮捕されたが、先月16日、この女性がホテルの一室でまたもや12匹以上のウサギと一緒にいるのが発見され、再び逮捕された。 ...
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ナタリー - 最新ニュース一覧
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［今週のナタリー］よみうりランドで僕と握手！
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the telephonesがメジャー移籍の真意と野心を激白
the telephonesが7月8日にニューアルバム「DANCE FLOOR MONSTERS」をリリース。これを記念してナタリーPower Pushのコーナーでは、メンバー全員のインタビューを掲載している。 -
メタルの祭典「LOUD PARK」出演者第2弾＆日割り発表
10月17日・18日に幕張メッセ9〜11ホールにて行われる、ハードロック／ヘヴィメタル系フェスティバル「LOUD PARK 09」の出演アーティスト第2弾および日割りが発表された。 -
ホルモンの名曲がアドレナリン爆発洋画と電撃タイアップ
マキシマム ザ ホルモンの名曲「爪爪爪」が、9月より公開される映画「アドレナリン：ハイ・ボルテージ」日本版予告編のイメージソングに起用された。 -
mihimaru GT、鍵師ドラマに主題歌「アン❤ロック」提供
mihimaru GTが7月23日からスタートする読売テレビ系ドラマ「猿ロック」の主題歌を担当。新曲「アン❤ロック」を提供したことが明らかになった。
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Global Voices Online » East Asia
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Facebook conquers Southeast Asia
3 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pmBernard Leong observes that Facebook is almost the dominant social networking platform in Southeast Asia. It has overtaken Friendster in Malaysia and is getting more members in other countries in the region. -
Malaysia: University admissions process
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Cambodia: Khmer Gold
3 Jul 2009 | 3:22 pmMongkol visited the National Museum and was able to view the recently donated rare Angkorian gold and jewelry which have never been seen before in Cambodia. -
Japan: Aokigahara and Suicide
3 Jul 2009 | 9:58 amMatt Holland at Feedbackward on Aokigahara, and Meaningful Suicide in Japan - “The ubiquitous and accessible nature of trains in Japan make them a logical and effective choice for those attempting suicide, but it is Aokigahara, the forest situated at the base of iconic Mount Fuji that hosts the most suicides of any location in Japan, and is second in the world only to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.” -
The Uyghurs: Persecuted Muslim Minority in NorthWest China
3 Jul 2009 | 9:38 amToday we take a look at the situation faced by the Uyghur people, a Muslim minority in the Xinjiang region of China, where their culture is being obliterated by the central Chinese government, first because they were deemed separatists and now, after the September 11 attacks to the USA, also as terrorists. Image by http://futureatlas.com Facing many of the same problems Tibetans have due to their religious views such as religious restrictions, forced abortions, imprisonment and execution, the Uyghurs' (also spelled as Uygur, Uigur, Uighur) plight isn't as visible to westerners as…
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Beautiful fruit-shaped designer sticky notes
2 Jul 2009 | 9:16 amI love these sticky notes shaped like fruits. They are called kudamemo (kudamono = fruit in Japanese, plus memo) and you can buy them individually or in crates of six. They're so pretty! D-Bros via Moco Loco -
Cool new concept for bicycle pit stops
2 Jul 2009 | 9:10 amCheck out this ingenious concept for bicycle pit stop areas by Tokyo's Store Muu Design Studio. Basically, anybody riding a bike could just ride straight into one of these tables, which locks the front wheel and provides them with an instant table to rest or snack on. The cyclist can stay on his/her seat and just have a regular seated meal. Japan has tons of bicycles, and parking them has become harder and harder as the crackdown on randomly parked bicycles continues. So this is a great solution for those who need to stop for a bite but don't want to get their bikes confiscated. I can totally… -
Foot pee! pack smoothes out callouses
2 Jul 2009 | 9:02 amThis is not the first time I've seen urine-based beauty products in Japan, but calling something a Foot Pee! Pack takes it to a whole new level. via Tokyo Times -
New toy simulates giant fireworks inside the house
2 Jul 2009 | 8:57 amSega Toys has an awesome new toy called Uchiage. Its structure is similar to a miniature planetarium &mdash it uses multiple lenses pointed towards the ceiling to project light patterns that look just like a giant burst of fire. The cool thing is that it's completely safe, still beautiful, and you can even program it to project customized messages or images in the sky. How much are you willing to bet that somebody will use this to propose marriage? It goes on sale August 1 for about $150. Product page (Japanese) Related stories: Jupiter-shaped planetarium for a starry bath Homestar… -
British girls imitate ganguro gyaru trend
2 Jul 2009 | 8:47 amAccording to the BBC, there's a new subset of British youth that thrives to be just like the Japanese ganguro &mdash you know, the girls with the bleached blond hair, super tanned skin, and crazy makeup. I read somewhere that for Japanese women, making themselves up this way is a deliberate form of rebellion against the traditional aesthetic of jet black hair and pale white skin. I wonder what it means when Caucasian girls with naturally lighter hair pick up the trend.
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Gruvr.com: Japan Concerts
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Map of Japan concerts
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Sunday July 12th: MY WAY MY LOVE Nagoya-shi,Aichi at Nagoya@APOLLO THEATER
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Thursday 9th: Underworld Zamárdi at Balaton Sound Festival
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Sunday July 12th: moby Zamárdi at Balaton Sound
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Saturday July 11th: STUDIO APARTMENT 大阪市 at @GRAND Cafe (大阪)
3 Jul 2009 | 10:30 pm@GRAND Cafe (大阪) 大阪市
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AyakoFromJapan.com
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ボランティア活動
2 Jul 2009 | 4:12 amアフィリエート界ではボランティア活動を推進する方がとても多く見られます。８月にニューヨークで行われるアフィリエート・サミットでもサイレント・オークションが行われ、集まった利益は全てBig Brothers Big Sisters of New York Cityに寄付されることになっています。アフィリエート・サミットの創始者のミシー・ワード（Missy Ward)は毎年乳がんチャリティーウォークもしており、多くの数のアフィリエートが参加しています。… -
シュワちゃん、アフィリエート税に反対！
1 Jul 2009 | 7:00 pmターミネーターのシュワちゃん、カリフォルニアの州知事として頑張っているようですが、今日アフィリエート界に関してもの凄い事をしました。… -
アフィリエート税問題
30 Jun 2009 | 2:39 pmアフィリエート税問題がこの２日間の間に急に深刻な状態になってきました。 アマゾンは既にアフィリエート税の可決がほぼ確実なハワイ、ノースキャロライナとロードアイランドのアフィリエートとの契約を全て断ちました。そのアマゾンの決断を基に次々と大小の広告主が同じ地域のアフィリエートとの契約を断っています。… -
Cybozu.net㈱の取締役, 椿奈緒子さんのインタビュー
29 Jun 2009 | 1:36 pmアメリカのネット業界には女性で活躍している方がたくさんいるのですが、日本はどの様な感じなのだろうと常に気になっていました。数々の日本のブログサイトを読んでいるなか目に付いたのが椿奈緒子さん。… -
マイケルの死とアフィリエート、賛成？反対？
28 Jun 2009 | 8:58 amマイケル関係の商品はマイケルの死によってかなりの売り上げが見られています。アフィリエートによってはその死をチャンスに稼ごうという動きに対して賛成派と反対派に分かれており、かなりの論争が起こっています。アフィリエートフォーラムではこのニューヨーク・タイムスの例の様に、マイケルの死が報道された新聞を売って儲けるという行動に対して、CDなどを売るのは良いが、死自体を売るのは悪趣味だという意見の人もいます。…
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Nihon Sun
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Bullfighting in Okinawa
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pmA bullfight in Okinawa is quite the spectacle - unlike bullfighting in Spanish speaking cultures, there is no Matador to face the bull; it is one bull challenging another and neither will be seriously injured or die in the event. The bullfighting arena is a dome-shaped structure with open sides providing air circulation. A circular area covered with a mixture of sand and clay, about 18 meters in diameter is where the bulls face each other. It is surrounded by an earthen mound and topped with an iron fence railing. Completely around and above the bullfighting ring are concrete bleachers… -
Tanabata - Festival of Star Crossed Lovers
1 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pmSeparated by the milky way, two star crossed lovers are only able to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month based on the lunisolar calendar. The legend of Hikoboshi (the star known as Alter) and Orihime (the star known as Vega) has roots in China but has been associated with Japan’s Tanabata festival since the sixth century. Orihime, the daughter of Emperor Tentei, was a skilled weaver and made lovely clothes for her father. On day as she sat alongside the the river of heaven ( amanogawa - the milky way) she was overcome with sadness as she had been so busy with… -
Giving Thanks Japanese Style
30 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmGiving thanks in Japan is an art form and one that can be hard to understand from a western perspective. There are a number of times each year when the Japanese show their thanks by giving gifts. They visit temples and shrines year round to say prayers and give thanks for their blessings and those that continue to been passed down to them via their ancestors. Temiyage (gifts) of sake, fruit and other household items or edibles are given to express thanks and appreciation throughout the year but there are two times each year when gift giving takes on a whole new… -
1000 Paper Cranes & Colorful Ema
29 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmShrines in Japan offer up beautiful vignettes for visitors to enjoy at every turn. The torii (entrance gate) can be impressive, large and wooden like that at Meiji Jingu, multiple smaller ones in a distinctive red, or a single simple torii that humbly announces the presence of the shrine. The path to the shrine itself is usually a peaceful portal even if it is the midst of a bustling city. As you reach the end of the path you likely will pass by a purification fountain where worshippers stop to cleanse themselves before heading the the main hall of the shrine to pray. (To learn more… -
Fishing Tokyo’s Tama River
28 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pmIt isn’t always necessary to travel far to have an outdoor adventure, even in the world’s most populated metropolis. For Tokyo area fisherman a unique angling opportunity can be just a couple of train stops or a short bicycle ride away. Tokyo’s Tama River spring run of Far Eastern dace is one of those opportunities. The Tama River begins in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture and flows 138 kilometers eastward through Tokyo Prefecture emptying into Tokyo Bay next to Haneda Airport. The lower portion of the river forms the boundary between Tokyo and the neighboring city of…
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Kyoto Foodie: Where and what to eat in Kyoto
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Wagashi: Cooling Kyoto Kibune River Yokan
3 Jul 2009 | 8:03 amKyoto Strategies and Customs for Feeling Cool in Summer This yokan wagashi is section of river with swimming fish, floating green leaves and boulders that in addition to being tasty meant to have a cooling effect on the mind of the eater. This confection is called Kibunegawa, after the Kibune River which is a stream in the North Mountains of Kyoto that flows down to the Kamo River. The village of Kibune is a very popular summer destination for a half day trip from Kyoto (city) to cool down. The temperature in the mountains, with shade cast by lush evergreen trees and cool, fast flowing… -
Wagashi: Firefly Theme Namagashi
19 Jun 2009 | 9:22 pmFirefly Theme Namagashi 亀屋良長 蛍テーマ生菓子 This wagashi from a historic shinise store in Kyoto, Kameyama Yoshinaga, is reminiscent of fireflies on verdant green foliage of early summer. Fireflies: Quickly Fading Beauty Live while you can. Japanese love something fragile and rare and that is in season for a short period. The cherry blossom is the very best example, but fireflies are similar. Fireflies in Kyoto can still be been seen along some of the rivers and streams in the quieter and greener parts of the city, but they quickly fade and disappear after a few short weeks. -
Japanese Condiment: Furikake
18 Jun 2009 | 7:16 amSea of Japan Heshiko Furikake へしこ ふりかけ Furikake is a condiment for sprinkling on rice in Japan. Conventional furikake is of mediocre quality however once in a while you come across some that is gourmet. Heshiko is a specialty of the Sea of Japan side of Japan, the other side of the island from Kyoto. It is a preserved dish made of fish, usually mackerel or sardine. It is preserved in salted rice bran for at least a year. It is usually very salty and goes well with beer or sake. I recently made blog friends with a blogger who is the okami-san, or proprietress, of a nice ryokan… -
Kyoto Vegetable Garden: Kyoto Cucumber Nukazuke
14 Jun 2009 | 1:05 amKyoyasai: Garden Grown Cucumber Nukazuke 京野菜ぬか漬け Say hello to the KyotoFoodie Kyoto vegetable garden! We are trying to grow some authentic, traditional Kyoto vegetables this year. Kyoyasai, or Kyoto vegetables have a unique history going back hundreds of years. Osaka, Nara, Shiga and Kanazawa have their own traditional vegetables as well. They are all enjoying a resurgence of interest in recent years. In Kyoto there are some trendy Italian restaurants that only use Kyoyasai now. Even Kyoto Prefecture now has a registered Kyoyasai brand and farmers can display the trademark on… -
Summer Matsutake Dobin Mushi
13 Jun 2009 | 10:44 pmSummer Matsutake Dobin Mushi 夏松茸土瓶蒸し Matsutake Mushroom is synonymous with autumn. Although rare, in early summer it can be had as well and is a favorite among aficionados and gourmets. Last night I got a taste of some at Kichisen, the greatest restaurant in the world. Matsutake Dobin Mushi ＊Sorry about the photos, I didn’t have a camera with me so these were taken with a mobile phone. I was over at Kichisen last night for a meeting with the boss. In his mind if he doesn’t serve me half a dozen dishes or so before we start talking the matter at hand, it is bad…
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Zed Theater | TokyoTopia | Cirque Du Soleil Tokyo
2 Jul 2009 | 7:38 amThe Zed Theater for the Cirque Du Soleil Tokyo location, is designed specifically to reflect the story of the show... -
Cirque Du Soleil Video | Enjoy The Magic
2 Jul 2009 | 7:29 amOur Cirque Du Soleil video clips give you a little bit of a taste of what's to come when you get to see the show... -
Cirque Du Soleil | TokyoTopia | The Story Of Zed
2 Jul 2009 | 7:21 amCirque du soleil has long had a presence in Tokyo, but on October 1, 2008 they opened a permanent residence beside Tokyo Disneyland... -
Capsule Inn Adventure
30 Jun 2009 | 6:04 pmI made a little movie about our visit to Akihabara's Capsule Inn in January 2009. I've added text in the video which explains more about our -
Asakusa Samba Festival | TokyoTopia | Brazilian Splendor!
28 Jun 2009 | 4:31 amThe Asakusa samba festival in Tokyo is a noisy and colorful affair that takes place around Sensoji Temple...
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Intercultural Twilight Zone
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Colonels and Kings Through the Pono Prism: What Do You Think About the Pahoa Woodland Center Development?
25 Jun 2009 | 10:58 amDoesn’t matter to me what your position is on the Woodland Center development. My feelings and opinions are conflicted anyway. At this juncture not much will surprise or offend me. When I decided to write about this I cleared my mind then furiously made a list of every angle I wanted to cover. Then I had an epiphany and asked a fundamental question: Who the hell cares about my opinion anyway? Then another epiphany: collectively our opinions matter. Sort of. Most of the time. Hopefully… I’m not one to simply bash something then move on without any ideas on how to improve. My intent in… -
How Do We Get More Tourists to the East Side of Hawaii?
12 Jun 2009 | 1:32 pmIt’s the wrong question. Better question: How do we make our local economy and lifestyle sustainable? Blogger Damon Tucker is driving the social-media bandwagon to attract tourists to Puna, so thought I’d jump on and talk story. But first a confession–I’ve been resisting writing about this. For a couple reasons: one, it’s not really a cross-cultural topic, although in a very general sense it is about culture. (Or so I rationalized.) So here we are, kicking it around in the Intercultural Twilight Zone. The second reason is that the more I thought about Damon’s question the more… -
The Automotive Bailouts: Back to the Future
4 Jun 2009 | 12:10 pmI’m not in the business of prognostication, the reason why I don’t bet on sports or hang out at the race track. But once in a while a future outcome strikes me as so obvious that I “go out on a limb” and make a prediction. Don’t mean to gloat here–I’m actually bummed about all this and wish I had been wrong–but GM and Chrysler, as predicted (yes they hung on a little longer than I thought) have both filed for bankruptcy. There you go, our “bailout” tax dollars, now officially wasted on incompetence. It’s mind-boggling how… -
A Shameless Plug for My Favorite School
30 May 2009 | 4:20 pmFull Disclosure: No objectivity in this post as I’m an unabashed fan of Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences in Pahoa. I’m a fan of HAAS because I’ve seen with my own eyes kids on the wrong path turn around their lives–thanks to the influence of dedicated teachers, a hard-working staff and the accepting environment they’ve created. I’m a fan because my son transferred to HAAS when he was sixteen, one of the toughest ages to transition to another school/life, and immediately found acceptance and support from students, parents and teachers. They not only… -
The Hunter and the Fisherman Part II: A Zen Master’s Guide to Problem Solving
9 May 2009 | 1:06 pmThis article is the 2nd in a two-part series. It’ll make a lot more sense if you read this first. “Watch it the way you watch a line when fishing and before long, as sure as you live, you’ll get a little nibble, a little fact asking in a timid, humble way if you’re interested in it. That’s the way the world keeps on happening. Be interested in it.” Robert Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance The first thing my old Japanese Zen-Master boss would have done had we found any defect is drag us all out to the factory where the problem occurred, and together we would quietly…
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Rocking in Hakata
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Towel Museum & Ocean Rapids
23 Jun 2009 | 3:36 amIn this video you can see the inside of one of Imabari’s novelty attractions - the towel art museum located in Asakura. In Japanese it’s called タオル美術館ICHIRO. It’s a pretty trippy place, but I give the museum props for taking a local industry and making a fun outing out of it. Imabari City makes 60% or more of the domestically produced towels in Japan, so it’s common to hear about the towels - but you don’t often get to see animals made from towels, or watch the row of mechanical looms create them at high speed. Unfortunately, all of the cute stuff… -
Imabari Castle
22 Jun 2009 | 3:31 amHello, hello! I know, I keep making it harder and harder for everyone to believe I’m not dead. But I’m not, please rest assured. Allow me to break the radio silence I’ve had going for…almost all of June, and post a quick video I’ve uploaded. Last weekend (yesterday, actually), I went on the first chunk of the Imabari City Foreign Tourism Project’s Monitor Tour, or as I affectionately refer to it, ICFTPMT. (No, I really don’t call it that. Ha ha.) This was the daytrip portion of the project, so I jumped onto a charter bus with my fellow monitors, our… -
Horse Meat
1 Jun 2009 | 6:23 amUh-oh, here comes trouble. Some people flipped out when I ate whale meat, and now I’m eating horse. If you’re against it, that’s cool - but please don’t yell at me for it! I get that it freaks some people out. But to me, it’s a culinary adventure. One that’s not possible in North America. Ha ha. Just FYI - I’m slammed this week, so posting may be slight. Apologies in advance! Ok, if you want your say, have it in the comments! Just keep it friendly, folks. -
Taipei Pictures
27 May 2009 | 11:45 pmAllow me to open this short entry with a quick quote. I’m stealing from myself here, when I posted my Tainan pictures. “Tainan is way cooler than Taipei for the lazy casual cultural tourists. … Here’s an analogy for you SAT-prep nerds out there. ‘Tainan’ is to ‘Taipei’ as “Kyoto” is to ‘Tokyo.’” You see, if you’re not a person who wants to shop, you might run out of stuff to do. Granted, I got to stay at a super trendy boutique hotel, eat lots of western food that I’ve missed so much, and generally feel pampered. -
Modern Toilet
25 May 2009 | 9:20 pmThis was so weird, it really deserved its own post. No but(t)s about it. I went to a restaurant in Taipei called 便所主题餐厅 in Chinese, or “Modern Toilet” in English. It is exactly what it claims to be. A restaurant themed entirely around toilets and other bathroom fixtures. You can visit the official English site here or the official Japanese version here. Here’s a quick video that I whipped up. Here are the stills from the video clip again. Ha ha. It was an interesting experience all around. All of the tables are converted plumbing fixtures, most surfaces are…
