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  "Cola and Vodka.  Shockingly delicious."  Somehow, I

Cola Shock

By Michael // 10.28.2009

"Cola and Vodka.  Shockingly delicious." Somehow, I have my doubts.  Isn't this from the same country that has brought us a peck of Pickled Pepsi and Ameba water? ... more »

A Japanese eyewear maker Masunaga Optical employee displays the blinking

No brink grasses!

By Michael // 10.27.2009

A Japanese eyewear maker Masunaga Optical employee displays the blinking "Wink Glasses", which are supposed to help prevent dry-eye when the users concentrate on video gaming or on the Internet. The Wink Glasses, powered by button batteries or USB, have a small sensor to watch how often the user blinks and to make the lens fog when the user keeps ... more »

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Ameba Water?

By Michael // 09.03.2009

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  "Pepsi Shiso features a clear, refreshing flavor and

Oi-shiso?

By Michael // 06.25.2009

"Pepsi Shiso features a clear, refreshing flavor and a clean aftertaste. Tinged with Green Shiso (Perilla frutescens), it both imparts a pleasant cooling sensation and has a vivid green color. On the package, there is a background reminiscent of white hemp material with a transparent Shiso leaf shape that creates a novel, 'refreshing summer' design." Shiso is ... more »

    This one is for Yoshi and

Hip Star Angel

By Michael // 04.08.2009

This one is for Yoshi and Danalyn.  Break out those dictionaries and practice your nihongo!  Let The White Guy know if you need any help.  ;-) ... more »

  Teijin Fibers Limited has announced the development of

Nano Britches

By Michael // 03.24.2009

Teijin Fibers Limited has announced the development of underwear that is purported to burn fat.  Allegedly, all you have to do is wear it, let your thighs rub together, and the undies do all the work.  The skivvies are made of a new high-strength nano-technology polyester fiber called "Nanofront." According to Tenjin's website: "Nanofront is an ultra-fine ... more »