Where did the respect for history go?
Before moving to Japan I had the impression that historical objects and goods are highly valued by Japanese and taken very good care of ove....
7 Sep 12:01 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Mochi Media “Scores” Hit Virtual World Ameba Pico From Japan’s CyberAgent
Virtual world Ameba Pico (Ameba Pigu in Japan) is a success story. The service was launched by Tokyo-based web powerhouse CyberAgent in ....
7 Sep 11:08 am  from  Asiajin.com   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Taketomi Island
I love heading out to the beach but not to play beach ball or look at bikini babes. Sometimes I just like to admire the beautiful sights tha....
7 Sep 10:55 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Fight in Korakuen Hall, Tokyo (Japan)
Kōrakuen Hall (後楽園ホール Kōrakuen Hōru?) is an arena in Tokyo, Japan, which has hosted many boxing, professional wrestling an....
7 Sep 10:32 am  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
That other election
Prime minister Kan and former party secretary and overall heavyweight Ozawa are battling it out for the DPJ party leadership (and, incidenta....
7 Sep 10:00 am  from  Janne In Osaka   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Kyushu Chapter 1 – Mt. Aso
The train ride from Kumamoto to Miyaji was peaceful in the early morning light. Scores of schoolkids invaded the carriages with a surprising....
6 Sep 10:59 pm  from  Tozan Tales   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Kobe Considering Tattoo Ban At Beach
Some of the Japanese municipal government have rather overbearing policy makers. Following the Japanese town of Isesaki imposing a beard ban....
6 Sep 10:44 pm  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Mixi Goes Facebook (II): “Mixi Check In” Is “Facebook Places”
With “Check”, Mixi copied Facebook’s “Like” function today, and while they were at it, Japan’s biggest social network copied F....
6 Sep 10:05 pm  from  Asiajin.com   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Not that into you
IT WAS only one question in the latest political poll conducted by Shinhodo 2001, but the answer speaks volumes about voter sentiment. Here....
6 Sep 9:57 pm  from  ampontan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Mixi Goes Facebook (I): “Mixi Check” Is Facebook’s “Like”
Facebook announced (and rolled it out) earlier this year, and now Japan’s biggest social network, Mixi, announced it, too: A function to....
6 Sep 9:35 pm  from  Asiajin.com   [Profile]  [Recent] 
12 Views of Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower was the world’s tallest steel tower and a symbol of Tokyo for over 50 years. Click on photo for higher resolution: Now, T....
6 Sep 5:34 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Shinto Wedding
For Today’s Japan Photo, we shall participate in the traditional Japanese wedding that is taken place at a Shinto Shrine. The bride is ....
6 Sep 10:57 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Izakaya in Ikebukuro, Tokyo (Japan)
An izakaya (居酒屋) is a type of Japanese drinking establishment which also serves food to accompany the drinks. The food is usually m....
6 Sep 10:31 am  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
CostCo Shopping
For those who used to read my previous blog, and those who know me in real life, you'd know that I am a BIG fan of CostCo Japan. Why? Becaus....
6 Sep 10:00 am  from  JDonuts   [Profile]  [Recent] 
A Japan Photo per Day – Hasedera Amida-do Hall
The main attraction of the Hasedera Temple from Kamakura is the statue of Kannon, “Bodhisattva of Compassion", the biggest wooden sta....
6 Sep 9:01 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
A Japan Photo per Day – Hasedera Amida-do Hall
The main attraction of the Hasedera Temple from Kamakura is the statue of Kannon, “Bodhisattva of Compassion", the biggest wooden sta....
6 Sep 9:01 am  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
What is your option in the countryside?
Let’s imagine that for whatever reason you are living in the countryside of Japan. According to the Sakura Report of the Bank of Japan fr....
6 Sep 8:33 am  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
NTT Docomo CM Featuring Ken Watanabe & Darth Vader
An interesting Japanese commercial by NTT docomo featuring the awesome Japanese actor Ken Watanabe and Darth Vader from Star Wars. Its quit....
6 Sep 4:27 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Tomare–Astor Place
One of the things I love about Japan is that the ground is painted like a giant asphalt canvas, with street signs in bright....
6 Sep 1:43 am  from  Bionicbong   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Akihabara Night Lights
As a follow-up to my recent Shinjuku Night Lights blog post, this blog post is a pictorial of Akihabara at night along the Chuo Dori main st....
6 Sep 12:25 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
JAL Launches Arashi Jet
After launching the Doraemon Jet, Japan Airlines is trying to boost its business to rid itself of its financial problems by collaborating w....
5 Sep 10:31 pm  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shogun 2: Total War Battle Report #1
Shogun 2: Total War is the latest upcoming game in the Total War series by The Creative Assembly and set in 16th century Japan. The new game....
5 Sep 6:40 pm  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
How to exchange properly a business card in Japan
Over the years working in Japan or related to Japan, I cannot remember how many times I had been asked to show how to give and receive a bus....
5 Sep 3:35 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
An awareness gap
HERE’S a quick reprise of part of a post from a fortnight ago: In Yoron no Kyokkai (The Distortion of Public Opinion), Sugawara Taku write....
5 Sep 2:51 pm  from  ampontan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The awareness gap
HERE’S a quick reprise of part of a post from a fortnight ago: In Yoron no Kyokkai (The Distortion of Public Opinion), Sugawara Taku write....
5 Sep 2:51 pm  from  ampontan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Let’s Visit Tokyo – Random street.
Well look at that, we are in September and being in Tokyo still feel like being stuck in a sauna. So you will forgive me if today’s vide....
5 Sep 9:33 am  from  Akihabara News   [Profile]  [Recent] 
McDonald’s cell-phone straps
In America, key chains are popular (at least they were when I lived there. Are they still popular there?). Key chains aren’t popular at al....
5 Sep 12:07 am  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
What I bought in Japan, week 3
Good morning, it's Saturday morning here in MN and I haven't even had breakfast yet haha! Today I have to go shopping with my mom's mom so I....
4 Sep 11:08 pm  from  Chouzuru   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Asian Babes Fight of the Week…
Hi everyone, here’s another fight between two gorgeous ladies, but first let’s check last week’s winner. With 3,941 participants, the ....
4 Sep 6:15 pm  from  Akihabara News   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Photo of the Day #14 -Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple-
This is a popular scene for photographers to capture in Tokyo, so I walked around a while and looked for a unique angle. Most photos of thi....
4 Sep 2:40 pm  from  The Other East   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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