Grappa : Dual-purpose shopping bag and emergency helmet
By DigInfo TV - [22/4/2012 - 09:52] - 
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Grappa is a reusable eco-friendly shopping bag which also doubles a as a helmet in case of a natural disaster such as an earthquake. “Unlike usual disaster reduction products, the concept behind this is that you can carry it with[...]
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Police finds 13Y old girl in Hyogo soapland after anonymous tip
By Ike LEUS - [18/4/2012 - 06:51] - 5 - Offbeat
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As first reported by SankakuComplex, a soapland was shut down by police officials in the Hyogo prefecture after the discovery of a 13 year old girl who got employed as a prostitute. Let me first explain to the people not familiar with [...]
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K-pop agency CEO caught forcing male idols into harassment of female trainees
By Ike LEUS - [16/4/2012 - 12:08] - 2 - Offbeat
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As reported by JpopAsia, CEO Jang Suk Woo who was arrested on April 10th on charges of sexual harassement turned out more shocking info. April 15th: Police confimed the rumors that the CEO of OWE (Open World Entertainment) named Jang S[...]
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AKB48′s EVA01 announced graduation, bye bye Acchan.
By Ike LEUS - [27/3/2012 - 08:36] - 1 - Offbeat
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Acchan, the nickname of singer/performer Atsuko Maeda, announced leaving the girls band AKB48. At the end of the final day of the AKB48 concert called “Gyoumu Renraku. Tanomu zo, Katayama-buchou!” Atsuko announced the hard [...]
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Japanese dude smashes chicken wing bowl record in the US, 337 in 30 minutes
By Ike LEUS - [5/2/2012 - 10:11] - 5 - Offbeat
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USA, Philadelphia – In a filled indoor arena on Friday, the city’s annual chicken wing eating extravaganza was about to start. Whilst being observed by 17 000 spectators, Takeru Kobayashi set a new record: 337 chicken wings[...]
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China “Builds 30-Storey Hotel in 15 Days”
By Ike LEUS - [16/1/2012 - 05:04] - 11 - Offbeat
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This is rather old news for many of you, but as I see that many people haven’t encountered this article on their local news broadcasts, we will post it here again. China’s latest boast is a 30 floor hotel built in only 15 days an[...]
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Okaya introduces Next-generation vending machine concept with see-through display
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/12/2011 - 10:42] - 5 - Offbeat
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This concept model for a next-generation vending machine, which features a see through display, is being developed by Sanden, a large manufacturer of vending machines, in conjunction with Okaya Electronics and Intel. This concept model[...]
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Osaka station’s water clock in a Christmas mood
By Ike LEUS - [10/12/2011 - 10:08] - 2 - Offbeat
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I just received an iphone-shot video from a friend photographer Jet Tanaka, who happened to be at Osaka station when the usually seasonally changed water clock theme went “jingle bells”. Osaka station’s water clock is[...]
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Japan Music: Top 10′s in September
By Ike LEUS - [2/10/2011 - 12:15] - 13 - Offbeat
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Today we’re October 1st.. so “about time” to give you a top 10 on Japan’s album and singles charts. Apologies for being later than usual, so here we go: In the singles department: フライングゲット – ＡＫＢ４８ (Get flying – AKB48) Ｅｖｅｒｙ[...]
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First K-on!! movie starts to near theatrical release
By Ike LEUS - [19/9/2011 - 03:17] - 1 - Offbeat
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The rumor mill has been working at full speed when the first K-on movie was announced at the beginning of this year. A week ago the official trailer was released in Japan, a couple of hours later this was posted on youtube (see below).[...]
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Anime update July/August roundup
By Ike LEUS - [23/8/2011 - 04:08] - 2 - Offbeat
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The anime summer season is already past half of its broadcast time, a small roundup on whats currenty playing on Japanese tv might be appropriate for those of you interested to pick something new up. Series/OVA/Film started broadcastin[...]
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Music update! Singles & Albums Top 10 August
By Ike LEUS - [20/8/2011 - 11:45] - 2 - Offbeat
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Due to a lack of time to post news on Akihabaranews, I had to take some time off to focus on reviewing certain hardware send to us. Now I found a little gap in my schedule to keep you guys up2date with the latest trends in Japan’s musi[...]
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Canon Lens EF 24-105mm Shot Glass
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/8/2011 - 11:56] - 1 - Offbeat
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We had the Canon Lens EF 24-105mm Mug, Still using mine by the way, and today we have for you the Canon Lens EF 24-105mm Shot glass… Offered by Photojojo these sets of 3 shot glasses will only cost you $18 USD (without Shipping) and wi[...]
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Get creative, even with your underwear
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/8/2011 - 02:26] - 6 - Offbeat
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Nice found from Sato (thanks by the way) who apparently caught it on Slashdot Japan a few days ago, here you are the “file extension” panties for both men and women! Available in different colors these underwear will proudly show to yo[...]
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Via Monolith Store
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Gundam is back in Tokyo… Sort of
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/8/2011 - 12:31] - 1 - Offbeat
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It seems that this 18m tall scale 1:1 Gundam that was standing-up in Odaiba was a major hit not only in Japan but also across the world and among all Mecha fans. Strong from this success, Sunries Studio announced that part of this scal[...]
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Bandai’s new Envangelion new gaddget? A 4,500 Yen EVA Cake and Asuka Figurine
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/7/2011 - 03:15] - 1 - Offbeat
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Only limited to Japanese customers this is Bandai’s latest Evangelion Goodies, a 4,500 Chocolate Roll-cake sold with a tiny (13cm) Asuka Knife holder and an Evangelion Sword replica. If you are interested please note that you can pre-o[...]
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House of Hello Kitty introduces the launch of Swarovski’s first Hello Kitty Collection
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/7/2011 - 06:57] - 1 - Kawaii Offbeat
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We’ve seen Swarovski precious crystal in pretty much everything, and it was just a question of time that both Hello Kitty and Swarovski would officially met and gave birth to the company first Hello Kitty collection. To mark such miles[...]
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Japan music: Singles & Albums 2011 Top 10
By Ike LEUS - [3/7/2011 - 09:19] - 6 - Offbeat
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Oricon just released the top ranking singles and albums from the first half of 2011. In the Singles department The top seeds were fairly expected yet yielded impressive sales numbers. Top seller in the singles list is the killer hit &#[...]
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Let’s NOT visit: Aokigahara Forest
By Ike LEUS - [3/7/2011 - 09:18] - 5 - Offbeat
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Aokigahara forest, based at Mount Fuji, is a well-known suicide destination in Japan. Referred to by the local population as “Jukai” which means “sea of trees”, a word used to describe the flourishing tree growth on the dried lava soil[...]
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Japan new super Hero… Testicle-Man!
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/7/2011 - 01:54] - 7 - Offbeat
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Totally out of topic but I could not resist sharing with you these photos of a new promotional character for Japanese “Genki Drink” Testicle-Man! To be very honest with you I made-up the “Testicle-man” thing, but I don’t know what the [...]
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Japanese farmer sold a Black-rind watermelon for up to 300,000 Yen ($3800 USD)
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/6/2011 - 12:05] - 8 - Offbeat
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Japanese love Suicas (Watermelons) and apparently their love for this delicious fruits! Indeed, the Mainichi Daily News in Japan reported that a Black-rind watermelon from an Hokkaido farmer fetched a winning bid price of 300,000 Yen, [...]
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[International Toy Show] Hello Kitty Helmet is every Hells Angel dream come true
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/6/2011 - 05:17] - 1 - Kawaii Offbeat
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Question. Why Hells Angel doesn’t wear helmets? Answer. Coz they never succeed to find the one and only one they were looking for, a true Sanrio and Official Hello Kitty Helmet. Now go and grab your Harley and drive safely with this ul[...]
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speculatrix - [22/05/2012 - 02:36]