April 2011
13 posts
Pepsi Japan’s Newest Summer Release! Pepsi Dry!
Pepsi Dry comes to Japan May 24th, we will be sure to let you know how it tastes! Pepsi Dry is supposed to be half as sweet as your standard Pepsi. Not quite as interesting as their past exclusive flavors Azuki, Baobob, Blue Hawaii, Ice Cucumber, Mont Blanc, Shiso or but it does not sound bad!
Mega Teriyaki McDonald's in Japan Review!
I`m not one to frequent Mcdonald’s, I refuse eating Mcdonald’s in the states, due to the fact they probably add 4 pounds of pig feet lard, while employees take sensual bubble baths in the sinks. Fast food in America is well, fast & there`s at least 5 different ones on every corner. In Japan, there is a Mcdonald’s at every station. All the good stuff, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell (air force...
Tech in Asia PodCast!
Tech in Asia’s first podcast is up with a special guest- Heather Russell from Rinkya!! In this episode we cover how the tech world is responding to doing business in post-earthquake Japan; comparisons between business cycles of 9/11 and 3/11; and what to make of Japan needing U.S. robots for the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Check out the podcast here!
Mmmm... Beer
Make an ice mug for your beer with this kit! Beer does not get any colder than a mug made out of ice- Enjoy an ice cold beer at home with this affordable ice maker.
TOWER RECORDS × PENTAX RAINBOW K-r
Another limited edition Pentax Camera featuring a rainbow of colors! This collab is with Tower Records. On sale now, very limited numbers, check out here if you would like us to order one!! US$1122.50
Yoshiki Foundation & Yahoo Japan Charity Auctions
Yoshiki, from X Japan has gathered friends from the celebrity world to contribute to charity auctions on Yahoo Japan. His charity, Yoshiki Foundation, will donate all proceeds to help the Japanese earthquake and Tsunami relief. Currently for auction is a Signature “Crystal Piano” by Yoshiki and an outfit from Britney Spears worn in a advertisement. Upcoming items include a...
2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan...
In just over a week, a group of unpaid professional and citizen journalists who met on Twitter created a book to raise money for Japanese Red Cross earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. In addition to essays, artwork and photographs submitted by people around the world, including people who endured the disaster and journalists who covered it, 2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake...
Steam Locomotive A Humidifier!
The steam from this locomotive is a clever way to hide a bulky humidifier! You can use via USB for your office but I think it will look great in a kid’s room! US$25.35
Meat Monster Comes to Japan!
Another crazy burger comes to Japan via Burger King. Have it Your Way!- and create a meat monster at Burger King. Take your basic Whopper and add cheese, bacon, more beef and/or chicken. Add them all for a true Meat Monster- pork, beef, and chicken, yumm (?) The Meat MonsterJapan seems slightly obsessed with novelty burger campaigns like this, I truly wonder how they are so thin!! ...
Macross F WallPaper & Charity Donations!
Macross F has opened a page for donations and as a bonus they have three free beautiful wallpapers for you to download! Check out the page for the other two wallpapers- Enjoy!
Totoro Nursing Pillow- Boppy Who?
Totoro has entered the nursing mothers market with this adorable nursing pillow! A conformable pillow for mom and baby and a kawaii accessory for any nursery! US$64.81
Hatsune Miku GoodSmile Figure For Charity!
Adorable Hatsune Miku of Vocaloid- one day only left for this exclusive order! 1000 yen of the proceeds go to Red Cross Charity, pre order for June 2011. US$37.04
Astro Boy Casio Elixim Limited Edition Camera!!
Goes on sale in two days in Japan and only 300 are available!!! Special limited edition Astro Boy camera done by Casio to commemorate the 60 year anniversary of the beloved series. Featuring the usual specs of the Casio Elixim- 14 MP, 27mm lens, 4X optical zoom (read listing for more) but also contains Asto Boy features- camera etched with characters, special framing of pictures with Astro Boy...
