Wednesday: December 30, 2009
- Paper airplane manages to set brand new flight record over in Japan.
If you can make a paper airplane capable of staying in flight for more than twenty-six seconds (using just one sheet of paper and nothing else) alert your local news station because you've just broken a record.
Monday: November 2, 2009
- A collection of strange and funny Japanese inventions for you to gawk at.
Most of these are actually strange and funny with the lone exception of the 'butter stick'. I'm surprised that this hasn't gained a more widespread popularity worldwide. Portable, easy to apply, and best of all its butter on a freakin' stick.
Monday: September 14, 2009
- Google shows how Street View works in the cutest way possible.
Awww, it's so cute when they remove potential personal information from captured images!
Friday: September 4, 2009
- Sony Walkman outsells the iPod for the first time in four years over in Japan.
Sony's win be may due to a variety of factors, according to BCN. The company focuses on lower-cost music players, with the average price of a Walkman dropping in recent weeks while Apple's prices have stayed firm.
Friday: August 21, 2009
- Six neat things to do while traveling through Tokyo.
Some nifty information for anyone who happens to be visiting Tokyo in the near future. Also good for anyone who happens to be daydreaming about visiting Tokyo in the near future.
Monday: July 6, 2009
- Japan orders Amazon.com to pay up on back taxes.
There goes about fourteen billion yen ($119 million).
Wednesday: July 1, 2009
- Fourteen bizarre Japanese toys for you to gawk at.
Yes, an Obama action figure makes a great addition to any home or office desk environment.