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Today’s Japan Photo: Shōyu Ramen 醤油ラーメン
There are quite a number of different soup base for Ramen. For Today’s Japan Photo, we are going to enjoy my favorite Shoyu Ramen 醤油ラーメン, which has losta yummy soy sauce added to the soup.
This yummy bowl of Shōyu ramen was captured by dapan....
Kizumonogatari Anime Series Confirmed
I’m sure many of the anime fans like myself have enjoyed the anime series Bakemonogatari 化物語 which was adapted from a novel series. The prequel to the novel, Kizumonogatari「傷物語」 has been given the green light to be adapted into an anime serie...
Today’s Japan Photo: Yakushi Temple 薬師寺
For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be travelling to Nara to visit one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan – Yakushi Temple 薬師寺. The temple is also one of the UNESCO heritage sites.
This lovely black and white shot of t...
Gundam Cafe Opens Next To Gundam Statue
Back in April, we saw the opening of the Gundam Café in Akihabara. As the Gundam Statue has been relocated to Shizuoka, Bandai has opened a smaller Gundam Café right next to the statue as well. Wouldn’t wanna miss a great opportunity to make some ext...
Today’s Japan Photo: Byodo-In 平等院
Those who have seen a 10 yen coin before would be familiar with the temple that the featured for Today’s Japan Photo. Byōdō-in (平等院) is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
This temple was originally built in 998 in th...
Banana Vending Machine
Japan is the vending machine capital of the world and we have seen a couple of weird stories about them. But I have never seen a vending machine that sells nothing else but bananas!
You just need to pop in 130 yen and the machine will dispense the b...
Today’s Japan Photo: Maiko Itai’s “Dream” Costume
For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be taking a look at the costume Miss Universe Japan will be wearing for the Miss Universe 2010 Finals that is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas on 23 Aug 2010.
The “Dream” Costume was designed by John Galliano and cr...
LittleBigPlanet 2 Collectors Edition Bundle
LittleBigPlanet 2 is scheduled to be released on 16 Nov 2010, and Sony has packed many awesome goodies into the collectors edition bundle.
The bundle that will be retailing for US$79.90 will include the game, a 7″ sackboy plushie and LBP game ends s...
Wonder Festival Summer 2010: Hatsune Miku Love Is War
Finally we get to see the full coloured version of Hatsune Miku: Love Is War from GSC at the ongoing Wonder Festival Summer 2010.
Image Source: AkibaHobby and Mika-tan Twitpic
But still no information about its release date or retail price. I’m thi...
Wonder Festival Summer 2010: Nendoroids Summary
Losta new Nendoroids were announced at the ongoing Wonder Festival Summer 2010. So here’s a summary chart of every single one of them and you can use it to help you track which ones you are going to preorder XD
Image Source: 2chan
Nendoroid Nagi and...
The Empire Strikes Bank
Probably the Empire need some extra funds to build a new Death Star because a man wearing a Darth Vader helmet and cape robbed a bank on Long Island, New York.
I wonder if the bank-teller was in fear or laughing while they handed him the money. Its...
Yuri Lowell PVC Coloured Preview
ALTAiR blog has uploaded a new preview photo of the upcoming figure of Yuri Lowell (ユーリ・ローウェル) from Tales of Vesperia (テイルズ オブ ヴェスペリア) and this time the figure is fully coloured. The figure looks really awesome and I hope to see...
Today’s Japan Photo: Taiko 太鼓
In many Japanese festival, there are usually percussion instruments such as drums to help stir up the festive spirits. For Today’s Japan Photo, we are going to examine the Japanese Taiko 太鼓.
This shot of the taiko drummer with such an interesting e...
Today’s Japan Photo: Goya Chapuru ゴヤチャンプル
One of the dishes that is popular in Okinawa during the summer would be Goya Chapuru ゴヤチャンプル. For Today’s Japan Photo, we shall enjoy this yummy stir-fried dish! (^~^)モグモグ
This delicious looking dish of Goya Chapuru ゴヤチャンプル was ph...
Keep Your Melons Cool At The Beach
During your summer trip to the beach, you might be bringing along a watermelon to help quench your thirst. If the last thing you want is to bite into a warm watermelon, then you might want to consider buying this ridiculous portable watermelon cooler...
Want To Buy A Castle In Japan?
We have seen quite a couple of beautiful majestic Japanese castles in my Today’s Japan Photo series. If you have fallen for them and would wish to live in one yourself, then here’s the chance because a castle in Oita Prefecture is being put up for sa...
Today’s Japan Photo: Marine Day 海の日
On the third Monday of July, Japan would celebrate Marine Day 海の日 which is a national holiday. For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be taking a look at how Japanese folks honor the day by lighting up paper lanterns along the coast.
This lovely photo...
Today’s Japan Photo: Mitama Festival 御霊まつり
Most of us would associate Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社) with controversies whenever a Japanese politician pay respect to the dead at the shrine. However, there are quite a few interesting events held at the shrine as well and for Today’s Japan Photo, w...
Uniqlo Underwear Helps Burn Fats
How many of you want to lose weight but are too lazy to head to the gym? Well you might want to start buying clothes from Uniqlo because they are now claiming that their new heat-sucking innerwear is gonna help you burn fats!
Operated by the ambitio...
Osaka Idols NMB48 Will Debut This Fall
You can never have too much idols, or at least that is what the Japanese pop idol industry believe because following SKE48 that debut last October, AKB48 will have another sister group – NMB48, named after the Namba area of Osaka.
NMB48 is schedule...
3rd Anniversary Giveaway: 1/8 Yuzuko Hayakawa PVC
I hope everyone had enjoyed my 3rd anniversary giveaway that had spanned over the past 2 months. Based on your feedback, I’ve given our Nendoroids, Kamen Rider figuarts, Cospa T-shirt and Gunpla kits. Its time to give out the grand prize, which I bel...
Today’s Japan Photo: Lunch Time
What do you bring along as food when you go on short trips to the beach or nearby park? This lovely photo of a cute little girl enjoying her Onigiri 御握り is just so kawaii that I had to feature it for Today’s Japan Photo.
This great shot was taken...
Nendoroid Puchi Vocaloid Race Queens Set 02 Previews
As seen on akitakanori’s twitter is these two lovely preview photo of the upcoming second set of Nendoroid Puchi Vocaloid Race Queens.
Race Queen Luka is so kawaii that its a must get for me even though it is most probably an exclusive set!!
Today’s Japan Photo: Kansai Airport 関西国際空港
If you are travelling by air to Kyoto or Osaka, you would probably be landing at Kansai Airport. For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be taking a look at the beautiful night scene of the Kansai Airport 関西国際空港.
This lovely shot was taken by PacoAlc...
Otosan Wins Election
As you all know, Japan is currently having an election for its upper house. After a month of intense campaigning, Otosan finally manages to scores a victory for his political career as well. LOL
It was quite hilarious to see a room full of people sh...
f*ing × Nozomi Sasaki 2010 Autumn & Winter Collection
Fashion company f*ing has commissioned the lovely Nozomi Sasaki for their Autumn & Winter collection and she is looking really kawaii in those outfits. My most favorite outfit has gotta be this one below because somehow I think she looks good in blac...
Haruhi Fruit Juice
A good way to quench your thirst on a warm sunny day in Akihabara would be to drink some lemonade or “Haruhi Fruit Juice”. O_O
As you can see here, the cans of “Haruhi Fruit Juice” are being sold outside the Gamerz store.
And if you pour out the co...
Gantz Live-Action Movie Will Be Screened Outside Japan
Fans who are eagerly anticipating to watch the live-action movie adaption of Gantz would be delighted to know that the movie is going to be screened overseas!
France is one of the first confirmed country that will be showing the movie, and negotiati...
Today’s Japan Photo: Awa Odori 阿波踊り
Since we are talking about the awesome Kara no Kyoukai posters for the Awa Odori 阿波踊り festival this morning, I thought the festival should be featured as well for Today’s Japan Photo.
This great looking shot of the performers dancing on the stre...
Today’s Japan Photo: Yamaboko Junkou 山鉾巡行
July is a special month in Kyoto because the Gion Festival 祇園祭 take the center stage and celebrations spans across the entire month. For Today’s Japan Photo, we shall take a look at the event highlight which is the Yamaboko Junkō (山鉾巡行) parade...
McDonald’s Staff Burns Down Customer’s Car
Most folks who purchase happy meals from McDonalds usually leave happily (sorry for the pun). But this 35 year old man in Fukuoka Prefectural was unhappy that the staff forgot to include the toy for his happy meal, and he lodged a complain with the s...
Police Office Caught Taking Upskirt Video At Bookstore
Do you enjoy visiting the bookstore on your day off? This police officer visited the bookstore while he was on leave but he wasn’t there to purchase books. Instead, he was arrested after he was caught red-handed taking an upskirt video at a bookstore...
Today’s Japan Photo: Mozuku 海蘊
Apart from Natto 納豆, there are quite a number of weird Japanese dishes. For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be taking a look at the interesting side dish Mozuku 海蘊 that looks like it came from your fish tank.
This close-up shot of the Mozuku 海蘊 w...
Today’s Japan Photo: Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺
For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be visiting Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺, and I believe this temple in Kyoto has one of the most amazing views from its veranda.
This lovely snow scene photo was taken by SBA73, and from it you can see the large veranda whic...
Kobayashi Arrested At Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
A few weeks back, we heard news that Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi (小林尊) was not competing in the famous Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Competition reportedly due to a labor impasse with Major League Eating. However, he still...
iDOLM@STER 2 Announced: Released For Xbox 360 In Spring 2011
Its been a long time since the first iDOLM@STER game was released in the arcade followed by the Xbox360. BandaiNamco has finally decided to produce the sequel and it is scheduled to be released in Spring 2011!
You can take a look at the new trailer...



