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Vote for your favorite Tenso Haiku Now!
Posted on 01. May, 2009 by koichi.
Two weeks ago I put up a post about Tenso, the Japanese shipping company, and asked you all to write a haiku in order to win a slick t-shirt. I’ve been through them a bunch of times now, but can’t choose just one. That’s where YOU come in. I need you to vote for your favorites. You have one week to vote, and then we’ll see who won. I’ve narrowed it down to five… which one will you choose?
VOTE NOW!
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Godzilla has a Blog (and more!)
Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by koichi.
I’ve been working on a couple of new blog projects the last month or two. As some of you might know, I have a pretty poor success-to-failure ratio when it comes to starting new projects (who doesn’t!? what?), so I went ahead and made sure to write some first, announce later. We’ll see, I’m feeling good about these ones. What about you? (more…)
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Dragonball Evolution Review: This Movie Sucks Dragon-What?
Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by koichi.
Believe it or not, I did go see this movie on its opening night. I had to do it. Not because I wanted to. No, because I care. I care about each and every one of you, and I don’t want you to suffer the same eighty-four minutes I had to suffer (though the previews were quite enjoyable, actually). I had to prove to the “cautiously optimistic” folks who thought this movie was going to be the bee’s knees that this movie was indeed terrible. No more excuses from them now. No more telling me I’m jumping the gun. Keep going for the full video review. (more…)
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More Ways to Connect with Tofugu
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 by koichi.
With procrastination comes a lot of progress (totally doesn’t make sense, but this is how I got through school). While I fool about not blogging about things, I find other stuff to do. Like, for example, creating a Facebook profile (sorry, still hate MySpace), or dinkin’ about on Twitter. I just thought I’d share all the different ways we can connect, and be chillin’ like Bob Dylan.
Yep, I’m on Facebook now. Really fun stuff, and I want to be your bestest Facebook friend ever in the whole wide world. Just add me and I’ll add you right back. Looking forward to stalking you soon! And if anyone dares poke me, be prepared to not receive one in return. (more…)
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How Many J-Bloggers Does it Take to Change a LightBulb?
Posted on 31. Jan, 2009 by koichi.
Tonight (or today, if you were in Japan), fifteen J-bloggers gathered together in the same room, and nothing imploded. Well, that’s probably because it was all virtual. We set up a conference via eduFire, and talked about Blogging, J-blogging, collaboration, and gave each other a lot of good advice. Here’s a list of our attendees, some text on what we talked about, as well as some more pictures. I highly recommend you give these folks a look! (more…)
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Lazy Tofugu Nengajou
Posted on 01. Jan, 2009 by Erin.
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 their family, friends, and coworkers, and as long as they’re taken to the post office before December 25th, they all arrive on January 1st. Ours are a little early, but it’s the thought that counts, right? Make sure to click on the previews for the full size cards ↓
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Our Favorite Posts From 2008
Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
Due to our total lack of creativity at the moment (ending the year with a bang, I’m tellin’ ya), we thought we’d do exactly what you’d expect, and tell you what our favorite posts were. One thing we are going to do is let the three Tofugu authors (which includes myself) come up with their own favorites. I was surprised, we picked completely different stories.
Well, everyone have a great new year, and take a look if you want to look back on our dirty past (my commentary included).
Viet’s Top 5:
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Japanese Version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Rudolph gets the Shafto
Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
I got this tip from Joyce, a college professor, and expert in Godzilla studies (not even kidding). She uses this as part of a lesson on cultural insight. Sounds like a fun class. Read on!
It’s funny enough to put something into an online translator to change it to Japanese, then putting it back through the opposite way to see what it comes up with, but this is on a whole new level. This is actually a version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer made just for Japan, culture insight included. Let’s take a look: (more…)
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Tofugu Cake? Too Neat to Eat
Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
Wow! Wow wow wow. Whoever made this, send me an e-mail. Well, technically I know who you are, but I don’t know how to contact you, so please e-mail!
I have this thing set up where I get notified every time someone links to Tofugu, or even mentions the word Tofugu, so every time you say something about us, I’ll know (I’m like Santa that way). We’ve always wanted to make a Tofugu cake over here on our end, but now we’ve been shamed with this piece of glory. I don’t think we’ll ever be able to look at cake the same way ever again. More pictures in all their glory, after the jump. (more…)
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It’s Christmas in Japan!
Posted on 14. Dec, 2008 by koichi.
I was recently recruited to do a collaborative music video titles “Christmas in Japan” by FatBlueMan, musician extraordinaire (Youtube Account, here). You’ll notice all sorts of Japan Youtuber’s in there, so make sure you click the play button and check it out. Want to download the mp3? Click the ‘keep reading’ link. (more…)
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