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Meisa Kuroki Takes First Place for Most Attractive Eyes

Who has the most beautiful eyes in Japanese entertainment?   According to a recent Internet poll, asking 500 men and women in their 20s and 30s, 21-year-old actress Meisa Kuroki has ...

Washugyu - best of both beef worlds

It's the latest, juiciest and meatiest ingredient to hit the gourmet market, and it's popping up in menus of ZAGAT and Michelin-rated restaurants all over North America. From the infamous ...

Only in Japan - Costume Play and BBQ

Costume Play and BBQ restaurant nearby Kanda station in Tokyo is a real meat lovers heaven. . . servers dressed in Playboy bunnies, cow girls, nurses, policewomen, bringing you raw ...

Michelle says, ‘Don’t miss out on a naked hot springs experience!’

"I remember the steam rising to kiss my rose-coloured cheeks as snowflakes danced and settled into my hair. It was all so serene, so calming, SO AWKWARD!" - Michelle ...

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New PS3 Slim Doesn’t Live Up to Expectations

Written By: Brenden Homan on - Aug 21 2009     11 Comments
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Sony unveiled the new, slimmer PlayStation 3 console, and even cut prices, but is it impressing gamer? Brenden Homan rants.

Brits Ban a Japanese Horror Film, and Japanese are offended by American Films

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Aug 20 2009     0 Comments
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When Japan goes too far with torture, and America goes too far with ‘Jap’ jokes . . . Japan is a hot topic in cinema this week!

Traditional Japanese Art iPhone Cases for $1000

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Aug 19 2009     7 Comments
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Give you iphone some true love with a traditional Japanese art case costing a grand. . . sounds overpriced, but did we mention it’s dusted in gold?

Jinrikisha - Rickshaw Service at Haneda Airport

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Aug 18 2009     1 Comment
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Haneda Airport takes it back old-school with the Rickshaw (Jinrikisha) service - Also, check out a video of a Asakusa rickshaw driver who claims he was ‘born to run’

Twilight Cast Party in Vancouver at Miku Restaurant

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Aug 17 2009     5 Comments
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All about Miku Restaurant - where the cast and crew of Twilight gathered for a Sushi Party in Vancouver.

Hayao Miyazaki’s “Ponyo” Released in English

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Aug 14 2009     0 Comments
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Another masterpiece by Hayao Miyazaki. . . distributed by Disney, and voiced by major Hollywood stars, Miyazaki’s work is pure magic.

Yakuza-Role Actor and Variety TV Legend Dies at 70 - Shingo Yamashiro

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Aug 14 2009     0 Comments
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Shingo Yamashiro, 70, is laid to rest after a successful life-long career in the world of Japanese entertainment.

Japan Takes First Place in Cosplay Competition

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Aug 14 2009     0 Comments
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Japan takes first place in Cosplay competition. . .sounds like an obvious win, but it’s actually their first time!