Archives for: November 2008

What's better than having a normal alarm clock?  Having

Tuttuki Bako – put those fingers to work

By Danalyn // 11.29.2008

What's better than having a normal alarm clock? Having one that you can stick your finger in and out... and in and out of to play games! Seriously. The Tuttuki Bako comes in 3 colors: red, black, and green. When you stick your finger into the hole on the side, it displays on screen. ... more »

This isn't exactly new... in fact, the Gate Tower Building

Over the river and through…the Gate Tower Building

By Danalyn // 11.28.2008

This isn't exactly new... in fact, the Gate Tower Building was built in 1992.  But what makes this 16-floor building unique is the highway exit that cuts through floors 5-7 of the building. ... more »

Although traditionally, Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Japan, how much

Happy Thanksgiving

By yoshi // 11.27.2008

Although traditionally, Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Japan, how much you wanna bet that somewhere they are celebrating it, only because it's an American holiday? Some Japanese people are weird. I should know, I'm one of them. Japanese that is. (Not necessarily weird. Although she might argue with you a little bit.) Anyways, this is the obligatory Happy Thanksgiving ... more »

  One of the things that have always fascinated

Cosplay – it's not about halloween

By yoshi // 11.26.2008

One of the things that have always fascinated and freaked me out about Japanese culture has got to be Cosplay. If you've been under a rock for the past ten years or just don't get out much, Cosplay is basically dressing up like your favorite anime character. Many cosplayers will probably hate that definition but it's pretty much ... more »

A pedometer for your mouth.  The Kami Kami Sensor

Kami Kami Sensor (bite counter)

By Danalyn // 11.26.2008

A pedometer for your mouth. The Kami Kami Sensor hooks over the ears, with sensors at the jaw and below the chin -its sole purpose: to count the number of bites you take. Chew you food... and we'll play you a song After 30 bites, it beeps. After 1000 bites, it plays a song ("pleasant ... more »

Giving up on Women is a Common Theme in Japan

By Kyle // 11.26.2008

We all know that dating can be tough. All the protocol and the little games can make a guy wonder if it's even worth it. Well, in Japan, an increasing number are deciding that it's not worth it. However, giving up women is apparently worth about $170,000 USD to one man. That's approximately how much he ... more »