How to use Mixi
Usually, to access all the great Japanese music on iTunes, you need to have a Japanese credit card. Now, with the help of our friends at J-List, you can buy pre-paid Japanese iTunes cards. This site is all about getting access to otherwise unavailable Japanese services and products, and we think our readers are into [...]
Mon, December 13 2010 » Life in Japan » Comments Off
Meet CB2 (an abbreviation of Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body). He is Japan’s latest robot-child. As children become more of a nuisance and less obedient to their parents, the need for robotic children has dramatically increased in Japan… No, I’m just kidding, but he is kind of cool. A child-sized android with flexible joints and [...]
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Hi all, I took some time off of Photoshop’n Mixi screenshots and writing guides for you to bring you something even better – coverage of the stupidest competition/tradition I have ever heard of! More than 200 babies took part in a “crying sumo” competition held at Chokoji Temple here in late May. The event first [...]
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As a reward for all of you have have patiently waited for me to create the Mixi in English guide, I’m honoring you by calling you a fool! To win this T-shirt, simply tell me why you are the stupidest gaijin (foreigner). Just write your answer at the bottom of this post and be sure [...]
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A very cute lady in Kimono was wielding paintbrushes wildly on the weekend, quite close to my house. Nobody tried to stop her as she proceeded to paint Japanese calligraphy with big strokes across any surface she could find – even the hood (bonnet) of brand new cars! As you can see in the video [...]
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This is not directly related to Mixi, but is worth a giggle This ad has been on Japanese TV for a while and always makes me think the same thing. My wife is sick of me telling the joke to her everytime, so I needed to share it with you Japan-loving people, enjoy! EDIT: This [...]
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