Irrational Want of the Day? Who am I kidding? I haven't posted in ages! It sounded catchy, though. Anyway, what you're really here for the newest utterly random, totally cool microclimate-controlling gadget from Japan, … [Read more...]
It's New Year's Eve (in my time zone, at least) and since I haven't been super active here lately, I decided to make some e-nengajou (年賀状 or New Year's postcards) for you guys. Most everybody in Japan sends out nengajou to … [Read more...]
That's right, you guys. October 23rd (aka Mole Day) is Koichi's birthday! He's turning 23, so he doesn't get any cool new rights, but I'm sure he'll have lots of fun, anyway. ☆⌒（＾ｗ＾ *） お誕生日おめでとう、コウイチくん （* ＾ｗ＾）⌒☆ P.S. … [Read more...]
Have you heard about the crazy gaijin-related incident that happened today? I wouldn't be surprised if you have; it's getting a ton of media coverage at the moment. Rightly so, too, as this level of crazy deserves talking … [Read more...]
I've come out of my blogging hibernation to share the news about Japanese cellphone company Willcom's newest creation, the Kuma (Bear) Phone. I've always loved Willcom's cutesy designs, but they've taken it a step farther … [Read more...]
Japan is the home of quite a few Guinness World Records (the world's longest concert being the most recent one I can remember), but now it's got another under it's belt: world's longest eyebrow. Toshie Kawakami, the 57 … [Read more...]