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Japan in the skies

May 13, 2011 • Featured, NATURE • 1138

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 • 792

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 • 794

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 • 1101

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

April 1, 2011 • ART, Featured • 596

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 • 1066

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 • 1088

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 • 1376

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 • 1086

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 • 860

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 • 761

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

March 1, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 793

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

February 20, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 821

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 • 799

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

February 6, 2011 • Featured, POLITICS • 914

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 • 1103

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

January 25, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 1001

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

January 22, 2011 • Featured, JAPAN • 1206

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

January 1, 2011 • Featured • 680

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

January 1, 2011 • Featured • 883

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

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September 20, 2013 • 5228

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 • 8193

Size of Japan compared to the US
September 20, 2013 • CARS, Featured, FUNNY, POLITICS, TRENDS • 6242

Landcruiser copy

March 8, 2012 • 1441

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 • 2969

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 • 2247

You’re out!
August 17, 2012 • Featured, FUNNY, SPORTS • 1476

Look in the cup…

March 23, 2015 • 1849

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 • 8311

Super Latte Art
November 5, 2013 • ART, Featured, FUNNY, TECH • 22881

Naughty Iphone case…

November 10, 2012 • 3762

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 • 1138

Japan in the skies

January 3, 2016 • 1393

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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...

Reference Read More
May 10, 2015 • Reference • 2393

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NMB 48 idol Ijiri Anna’s face with no makeup

March 5, 2016 • 1479

Politically incorrect Indian curry

February 10, 2016 • 1314

Feeling almighty!

February 6, 2016 • 1297

The Boyfriend pillow

January 31, 2016 • 1279

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January 3, 2016 • 1393

Japanese Year Converter

May 10, 2015 • 2393
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January 24, 2011 • 12911

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

May 11, 2011 • 7020

Minor Change?

October 14, 2010 • 2405

Fukushima workers forced to hide radiation with Lead Cases

August 2, 2012 • 1230

Real time Earthquake TV news from Japan now

March 11, 2011 • 1020

Fear, Anxiety…An amateur nuclear crisis recap

March 16, 2011 • 2106
Ashita no Joe

February 12, 2011 • 17383

Ride on…

March 14, 2012 • 1617

Small change for the better

December 15, 2010 • 721

Fake IKEA looking store in China

August 27, 2011 • 2768

Ippudo Ramen Ginza East

October 17, 2010 • 16142

Super Latte Art

November 7, 2013 • 8311
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August 2, 2012 • 1230

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 • 6739

Infamous crying girl
April 12, 2012 • Featured • 13131

Fukushima Lately

July 31, 2012 • 3374

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...

ART, Featured, FOOD, RESTAURANTS Read More
June 15, 2011 • Featured, FUNNY, RESTAURANTS • 1065

Today’s Tokyo
March 3, 2011 • Featured, FOOD, RESTAURANTS • 3909

No Chicken Teriyaki in Tokyo

September 11, 2012 • 2536

Do the Right Thing…

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

Featured, LIFE, PETS, POLITICS Read More
August 25, 2012 • Featured, FUNNY, LIFE, PETS • 1245

Sometimes we all feel a little…
July 26, 2012 • Featured, FUNNY, PETS • 4120

Learn from our animal friends…

March 23, 2015 • 1849

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 • 22881

Naughty Iphone case…
October 29, 2013 • Featured, TECH • 9441

Space Age tatami
October 22, 2013 • Featured, TECH • 6684

Shibuya Station Internal Structure
October 2, 2013 • Featured, FUNNY, LIFE, TECH, TRENDS • 11117

Vintage Futuristic Japan
September 19, 2013 • Featured, TECH • 5928

Various Mecha Artwork
November 17, 2012 • FASHION, Featured, FUNNY, GIRLS, TECH, TRENDS • 1994

What women think about?
October 28, 2012 • Featured, TECH, TRENDS • 1429

It’s been cold lately…
July 14, 2012 • ART, Featured, FUNNY, LIFE, POLITICS, SPORTS, TECH • 2861

F1 Granny Ba-chan
April 7, 2012 • ART, CARS, Featured, TECH • 3264

“Ita” art for cars, bikes, and…jets!?