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Japan in the skies

May 13, 2011 • Featured, NATURE • 1042

Here’s a one in a million shot of Japan in the clouds. It’s almost as if someone is trying to send a message… Sent from my...
Help the old people

April 28, 2011 • Featured, PEOPLE • 695

A majority of Japan’s population is over 50 yrs old. Along with that comes unique societal problems. Health care, insurance,...
It’s a crime to spit on train attendants

April 26, 2011 • Featured, LIFE, PEOPLE • 698

Just in case you didn’t know, it is a crime to spit on train attendants and other personnel. wwww You know this happens a lot...
Today’s Tokyo

April 4, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 1018

A beautiful day for a change. Sent from my iPhone...
Rise up

April 1, 2011 • ART, Featured • 533

What happens to all those good will origami cranes after they get sent to Japan? Sent from my iPhone...
How is everything over there?

March 31, 2011 • Featured, LIFE, POLITICS • 996

This is what it feels like for most Japanese today. (>_< ) Sent from my iPhone ...
Earthquakes, nuclear plant explosion, and wind.

March 16, 2011 • Featured, PEOPLE, POLITICS • 1027

There was another magnitude 6+ earthquake in the Shizuoka prefecture last night and some more explosions at the nuclear plant....
Today’s Tokyo…Plant 3 explodes

March 14, 2011 • Featured, POLITICS • 1281

We just had another explosion at the nuclear plant in Fukushima. It was plant #3 and the government is saying that it was a...
Radiation reaching the US?!

March 12, 2011 • Featured • 1030

We have very limited and slightly conflicting info in Japan about the explosion at the nuclear plant in Fukushima. They say...
Today’s Tokyo earthquake edition

March 11, 2011 • Featured, PEOPLE • 794

As transit is completely shut down, people take to the streets to try and find away home, or lodging. Most hotels are booked...
Today’s Tokyo

March 8, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 662

Morning snow in Tokyo Sent from my iPhone...
Today’s Tokyo

March 1, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 694

Otsukare sama desu… Sent from my iPhone...
Today’s Tokyo

February 20, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 738

Hopping on the new Narita Express Series E259 after a week long trip to Vegasvand LA. A somewhat blurry interior shot… Sent...
Today’s Tokyo

February 8, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 746

Grand Hyatt Roppongi Hills Sent from my iPhone...
The state of Japan…

February 6, 2011 • Featured, POLITICS • 856

Egypt is in the spotlight right now with the people revolting against the government. Although not 100% complete, you can tell a...
Todays Tokyo

January 27, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 997

The Rainbow Bridge Loop Sent from my iPhone...
Today’s Tokyo

January 25, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 903

Salarymen getting off work… Sent from my iPhone...
Today’s Tokyo

January 22, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 1088

Chapel at Meiji Gakuin University, Shirogane Sent from my iPhone...
New Years Party Shibuya!!!!

January 1, 2011 • Featured • 617

Hayato ripping it up in Shibuya now!! Happy New Year 2011!!! Sent from my iPhone...
2011

January 1, 2011 • Featured • 801

Just doooooooooo it!!!! Sent from my iPhone...

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JAPAN (60)
LIFE (46)
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NATURE (2)
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PETS (11)
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September 20, 2013 • 5118

Global Opinion of Japan

Here’s an interesting chart of how the world views Japan. How do you fit in? ...

Featured, LIFE, POLITICS, TRENDS Read More
September 20, 2013 • Featured, LIFE, POLITICS • 8000

Size of Japan compared to the US
September 20, 2013 • CARS, Featured, FUNNY, POLITICS, TRENDS • 6140

Landcruiser copy

March 8, 2012 • 1265

Wash your hands…

The popular female idol group AKB 48 has been dominating Japanese pop culture for the last few years. One of their secrets to success lies in their business model. While other bands/artists experience declining CD sales, copied songs and a grim outlook, AKB 48 has been selling record numbers of CD’s. The secret? Buying a [&hellip...

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June 16, 2013 • 2845

Costumer Marathon Runners- Tokyo Marathon Style

Every city has its marathon…and its crazy marathon runners. Tokyo is no exception. Let’s take a closer look at some of the Japanese costume runners! ...

Featured, FUNNY, LIFE, SPORTS Read More
April 23, 2013 • Featured, FUNNY, SPORTS • 2141

You’re out!
August 17, 2012 • Featured, FUNNY, SPORTS • 1370

Look in the cup…

March 23, 2015 • 1674

Fake Gundam at Jed’s Island

We’ve already told you about the various fake Gundam statues that seem to pop up at B-rated amusement parks across the world. Here’s another prime example from Jed’s Island in the Philippines. You can tell the craftsmanship really excites this girl. Of course, this exact replica made news back in Tokyo. I’m sure that the [&hellip...

ART, Featured, TECH Read More
November 7, 2013 • ART, Featured • 8146

Super Latte Art
November 5, 2013 • ART, Featured, FUNNY, TECH • 22167

Naughty Iphone case…

November 10, 2012 • 3655

When it rains, it pours…

Just a quick picture of what rain looks like…from the top of the Tokyo Sky Tree...

Featured, NATURE Read More
May 13, 2011 • Featured, NATURE • 1042

Japan in the skies

January 3, 2016 • 1223

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What does 8888888888888 mean? You may have seen this on some video sites such as Nico Douga as it streams across the screen. But what does it mean? It is actually the sign for applause. The longer the 8’s, the longer the applause. How did the number 8 come to symbolize applause? It all has [&hellip...

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May 10, 2015 • Reference • 2023

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NMB 48 idol Ijiri Anna’s face with no makeup

March 5, 2016 • 1264

Politically incorrect Indian curry

February 10, 2016 • 1121

Feeling almighty!

February 6, 2016 • 1113

The Boyfriend pillow

January 31, 2016 • 1120

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January 3, 2016 • 1223

Japanese Year Converter

May 10, 2015 • 2023
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January 24, 2011 • 12052

Quick visit: SUIVAX, Ueno’s 800HP D1 BMW E92, and Daisuke’s...

May 11, 2011 • 6806

Minor Change?

October 14, 2010 • 2303

Fukushima workers forced to hide radiation with Lead Cases

August 2, 2012 • 1124

Real time Earthquake TV news from Japan now

March 11, 2011 • 912

Fear, Anxiety…An amateur nuclear crisis recap

March 16, 2011 • 1980
Today’s Tokyo

November 12, 2010 • 747

Fear, Anxiety…An amateur nuclear crisis recap

March 16, 2011 • 1980

Lobsters, Exchange Rates, and Japanese Politics…

November 3, 2010 • 3051

Perfect Escape Plan?

March 22, 2012 • 807

The wrong way to attach a wide angle lens to...

October 14, 2010 • 874

3 months after the earthquake…

June 12, 2011 • 661
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August 2, 2012 • 1124

Fukushima workers forced to hide radiation with Lead Cases

This isn’t the freshest news, but it’s still very troubling. Asahi Shimbun newspaper has undercovered that the subcontracted workers were forced to wear these lead cases ON TOP of their radiation sensors to cheat and lower the radiation level readings. The lead case covers up the sensor which faces outwards from the front pocket of [&hellip...

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April 14, 2012 • Featured, PETS, POLITICS • 6611

Infamous crying girl
April 12, 2012 • Featured • 12783

Fukushima Lately

July 31, 2012 • 3227

Duck Tomato

In the land of square watermelons and $150+ melons, anything is possible. This time however, nature has offered the latest selection in odd shaped vegetables. Behold…the Duck Tomato!! Complete with yellow bill, this tomato was grown naturally. Posing with a cute nod, the Duck Tomato made headlines in Tokyo awhile back. So what ever happened...

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June 15, 2011 • Featured, FUNNY, RESTAURANTS • 968

Today’s Tokyo
March 3, 2011 • Featured, FOOD, RESTAURANTS • 3768

No Chicken Teriyaki in Tokyo

September 11, 2012 • 2437

Do the Right Thing…

Most heroes are ordinary people and go unnoticed…...

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August 25, 2012 • Featured, FUNNY, LIFE, PETS • 1133

Sometimes we all feel a little…
July 26, 2012 • Featured, FUNNY, PETS • 4004

Learn from our animal friends…

March 23, 2015 • 1674

Fake Gundam at Jed’s Island

We’ve already told you about the various fake Gundam statues that seem to pop up at B-rated amusement parks across the world. Here’s another prime example from Jed’s Island in the Philippines. You can tell the craftsmanship really excites this girl. Of course, this exact replica made news back in Tokyo. I’m sure that the [&hellip...

ART, Featured, TECH Read More
November 5, 2013 • ART, Featured, FUNNY, TECH • 22167

Naughty Iphone case…
October 29, 2013 • Featured, TECH • 9310

Space Age tatami
October 22, 2013 • Featured, TECH • 6531

Shibuya Station Internal Structure
October 2, 2013 • Featured, FUNNY, LIFE, TECH, TRENDS • 10985

Vintage Futuristic Japan
September 19, 2013 • Featured, TECH • 5814

Various Mecha Artwork
November 17, 2012 • FASHION, Featured, FUNNY, GIRLS, TECH, TRENDS • 1851

What women think about?
October 28, 2012 • Featured, TECH, TRENDS • 1323

It’s been cold lately…
July 14, 2012 • ART, Featured, FUNNY, LIFE, POLITICS, SPORTS, TECH • 2605

F1 Granny Ba-chan
April 7, 2012 • ART, CARS, Featured, TECH • 3136

“Ita” art for cars, bikes, and…jets!?