Tag Archives: Japan

American Dad Jailed in Japan for Trying to Bring Kids Home

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Linda

Earlier this year, a New Jersey dad fought to get his son back from Brazil from his ex-wife’s family. Now, a similarly heart-breaking scenario is playing out–this time, in Japan. Christopher Savoie is sitting in jail right now because he … Continue reading →

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Honda Develops an Experimental Battery-Powered Unicycle “U3-X”

Posted on September 26, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Honda has developed a new personal mobility technology, U3-X. It is a compact experimental device that fits comfortably between the riders legs, to provide free movement in all directions just as in human walking forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally. Lest … Continue reading →

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BEAR ATTACK!!!

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Moye

We brought you the news of dangerous Panda attacks in China, but this weekend we learned that Japan faces their own threat from four legged barbarian of their own. Nine tourists  at a rest stop in Nyukawa, a small mountain … Continue reading →

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Freaky Japanese Weight Loss “Boneless Belt” Makes You Look Worse Than Being a Fatty

Posted on June 18, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Crazy weight loss gimmicks are certainly not unique to Japan, but I’m trying to figure out why anyone would use this “Boneless Belt” underneath their clothes. An anonymous commenter says that “the name supposedly comes from the term “boneless ham,” … Continue reading →

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Japanese Dog Does Squats with Owner, in Better Shape than 90% of all Americans*

Posted on May 29, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Maybe you’ve seen the video of a border collie doing squats alongside a Japanese guy. No? Is this a fluke? No! Check them out– outdoors work out! Even though you’ll see this video out there “from” other sources, these videos … Continue reading →

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Video Zen: Cool Tak, circa 2006

Posted on April 21, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Tak is so cool that he raps about how cool he is. And he’s backed by a gaggle of (semi) scantily-clad Japanese girls who chant about how cool he is.

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Daito Manabe: Japanese Face Instrumentalist

Posted on April 7, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Daito Manabe is an “Artist, Designer, Programmer, DJ, VJ, Composer” based in Tokyo, Japan. Evidently, he composed some electronic music but wasn’t content with his friends just listening or dancing to it. Instead, he convinces four of his friends to … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #20 – Special Metal Show

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Xxxtine

Special thanks to Sam Dunn and Scot McFayden for taking the time to speak with me about their upcoming documentary, GLOBAL METAL. GLOBAL METAL is the sequel to the successful documentary METAL: A Headbanger’s Journey about the evolution of Heavy … Continue reading →

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ChinaExpat: China as the next Japan?

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Ben

China Expat makes some interesting observations in comparing the latest Chinese growth to current day Japan. It’s interesting the perspectives taken are a very westernized look at how China compares up with the rest of the world. Westerners seem to … Continue reading →

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