Thanko – USB Necktie Cooler 3 – A tie that cools down your body – Savior of Japanese salarymen in the summer time!
By Yoriko - [18/6/2013 - 05:40] - 
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Those who have ever visited Japan in the summer time must remember how brutal Japanese summer is. It’s very hot and humid so that you pour sweat all over your body right after leaving home. Japanese salarymen (meaning corporate e[...]
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Takara Tomy – Dancing Face-Stand for iPhone – Take photo! Set and choose music! Let’s Sing! Dance!
By Stephen - [22/5/2013 - 02:17] - 0 - Offbeat Toy
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From Takara Tomy comes the must have accessory for summer fun – The Dancing Face-Stand for iPhone – it is an iPhone stand that looks like a robot. It will dance with the music you play from your iPhone. Download the dedicat[...]
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Nissin – “Cup Noodle Curry trio with mini GUNPLA” – Gundam anime series collaboration – Limited amount only
By Stephen - [17/5/2013 - 05:26] - 0 - Food Offbeat
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In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the release of Nissin Cup Noodle Curry, “Cup Noodle Curry trio with a mini GUNPLA (GUNDAM plastic model)” will be out on May 27. A total of 3 commemorative curry packages and mode[...]
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BANDAI NAMCO – J-WORLD TOKYO – A theme park in Tokyo for “Weeky Shonen Jump”
By Stephen - [13/5/2013 - 07:49] - 0 - Offbeat
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J-WORLD TOKYO is a new theme park which has put together special attractions for a number of popular cartoons. It will be opened on July 11 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. It will be managed by Bandai Namco Group. You can enjoy a[...]
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Japan’s premium dildo manufacturer voted best in J-AV industry
By Ike - [10/5/2013 - 02:58] - 0 - Offbeat
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Japan might not like to use the nomenclature of the english speaking world. A vibrator is called “Handy Massager” and porn is called AV. Even with the different names, there is no difference in popularity for these type of [...]
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LOTTERIA – Ramen burger produced jointly with famous ramen restaurant, “Menya Musashi” – out for a limited time only
By Stephen - [8/5/2013 - 04:30] - 1 - Food Offbeat
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Venerable Japanese burger chain, LOTTERIA, will roll-out an interesting ramen burger produced under the supervision of a famous Japanese ramen restaurant called “Menya Musashi”. For a limited time only!! It consists of rame[...]
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Golden week holidays boosts anime & TV soundtrack sales
By Ike - [30/4/2013 - 10:51] - 0 - Offbeat
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It’s Golden week in Japan, an important holiday for the Nihongo population to take it easy. Not many companies are working during this week, offering their employees the time for a well deserved holiday out or to catch up watchin[...]
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Kirin – Kirin Ichiban Shibori Garden – Kirin’s flagship beer hall in Tokyo
By Stephen - [26/4/2013 - 06:42] - 0 - Food Offbeat
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Spring has finally maybe broken through here in Tokyo. And Golden Week starts this weekend! Time to enjoy the nice weather and a refreshing beverage. What could be better than some Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer in a beer garden in Tokyo&#[...]
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Mister Donut – misdo HELLO KITTY – Too kawaii to eat! Donuts and cupcakes with Kitty-chan’s bow – only available in April
By Stephen - [19/4/2013 - 06:08] - 1 - Offbeat
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Mister Donut is currently collaborated with HELLO KITTY and selling cute “misdo HELLO KITTY” donuts and cupcakes with Kitty-chan’s bow. Several kinds of HELLO KITTY donuts and cupcakes on a stick are available for a l[...]
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TAKARA TOMY A.R.T.S – Sonic Hour – Make lots of creamy foam on your beer
By Stephen - [8/4/2013 - 04:25] - 2 - Offbeat
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In Japan, many people believe that the foam is a very important part of the beer drinking experience. So don’t be surprised at the “izakaya” when your 800 yen mug of beer comes 2/3 filled with beer and the remaining 1[...]
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Synforest – Tokyo Bird’s-eye View – Take a Blu-ray exploration of Tokyo by helicopter!
By Stephen - [5/4/2013 - 03:27] - 0 - Offbeat
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The immensity of Tokyo still amazes me even after years of living here. But I can’t think of a better way to really get a sense of the scope of this city than by a helicopter tour over the city. This is not clips of different are[...]
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Japan’s finest April Fool Jokes : iKA Player, Pizza in a Can and the zzzPhoneBed from AU
By Daimaou - G.G-B - [1/4/2013 - 01:05] - 1 - Offbeat
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iKA Player: The first Squid (Ika in Japanese) powered eBook from Kodansha Publishing. The iKA stands for Interactive Kodensha Archive, is an eBook player automatic energy generation (bye bye batteries), Natural Ink instead of the usual[...]
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Cherry blossoms in Japan – Follow the cherry blossom report!
By Stephen - [28/3/2013 - 03:20] - 0 - Offbeat
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Nothing says “SPRING!” in Japan like cherry blossom season. And to know when the blossoms are expected to come to their area, Japanese follow the “cherry blossom report” much as they would the weather report. In[...]
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Nestlé – Regional and seasonal KitKats take Japan by storm
By Stephen - [26/3/2013 - 11:55] - 2 - Offbeat
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In Japan, the culture of gift giving is very important, and nowhere is that as commonly seen as when people take trips. It is very important to come back with a souvenir (“omiyage”) from where your trip took you. Different [...]
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Japan Airlines – “Restart” – new uniform in 2013
By Stephen - [25/3/2013 - 07:46] - 3 - Offbeat
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Japan Airlines will introduce new uniforms on flights this year. Internationally famous fashion designer, Keita Maruyama, designed JAL’s new uniform on the theme of “Restart”. We like the clean look and, as always, en[...]
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TAKARA TOMY A.R.T.S – Double-licenced T-shirt by Pocket Monster and the Japan Football Association
By Stephen - [22/3/2013 - 06:18] - 0 - Offbeat
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Recently, the popularity of football (soccer) among children is soaring because Japanese football players and the Japanese women’s national football team have become very successful around the world. Now, TAKARA Tomy Arts is rele[...]
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TAKARA TOMY A.R.T.S – Chupa Chups “ice candy” maker
By Stephen - [22/3/2013 - 01:33] - 3 - Offbeat
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Takara Tomy Arts is releasing “Okashina Ice Candy Chupa Chups” on April 18. “Okashina” can be translated as “strange”, “weird” or “funny”. You can basically make a 6cm diamete[...]
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Shibuya Station gets a makeover – The old Tokyu Toyoko line terminal at Shibuya Station closes its doors after 86 years
By Stephen - [18/3/2013 - 08:46] - 1 - Offbeat
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The Tokyu Toyoko line, one of the most famous and important train lines in the Tokyo metro area, running between Shibuya and downtown Yokohama has had a major improvement at its Shibuya terminus, a benefit for many passengers, but a ti[...]
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Gentlemen, it’s White Day. Are you prepared?
By Stephen - [14/3/2013 - 07:05] - 0 - Offbeat
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Last month, on Valentine’s Day, I wrote that in Japan, it’s a good day – the gifts are for the guys… But did you read the details in my post? In Japan (also in Korea) we have a special day called White Day. Please rea[...]
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EditNote – “SUKATTO” – A notebook made for ripping to relieve stress!
By Stephen - [11/3/2013 - 08:11] - 0 - Offbeat
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Japan is generally a peaceful place. But sometimes everybody has a little stress they need to release. Here is a product made specifically for that purpose – A notebook with pages designed to be easily ripped apart! The company s[...]
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CCP - ”MOCORO” – Microfiber robotic mop ball – When we clean, this is how we roll
By Stephen - [7/3/2013 - 07:27] - 1 - Household Offbeat
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Here’s a simple and fun way to clean up the dust around the house. “MOCORO” – CZ-560 – is a fluffy “microfiber mop ball” that rolls around by itself on the floor, picking up dust along the way.[...]
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Yamato Noodle School – Intensive 7-Day Ramen chef school – Learn the Japanese noodle business
By Stephen - [1/3/2013 - 04:44] - 0 - Offbeat
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Sushi, tempura and teriyaki were the trailblazers of Japanese cuisine around the world. However, it is now ramen, and other Japanese noodles like soba and udon, that are gaining in international interest. Like Colonel Sanders’ fr[...]
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