October 2009

  • The Japanese Skirt Boys

    By akgoemans on 10/26/09 8:57am
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    Photo Source: Bionic Bong

    Guys in skirts …. and I don't mean in a Scottish, 'I've got a hefty beard to back this up' sort of skirt. Oh no, it is really, truly young guys donning flowery skirts. Is this a hint of an upcoming trend that will captivate youth all over the world? Or will it stay localized to Japan?

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  • 8 Unusual Japanese Snacks

    By akgoemans on 10/19/09 6:08am
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    Like every other country, Japan has its share of strange and quirky food. Although I got to say that, unlike most countries, Japan has more frequent instances of creating exceptionally weird snacks. Check out 8 such snack types below.



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  • HRP-4C, She Sings!

    By akgoemans on 10/12/09 8:07am
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    She's walked down the aisle and we've heard nothing from her since. Until now that is. I'm talking about the funky robot model, HRP-4C, who has been making headlines for the past few months. First we saw her strut her assets (well, in her own robotic way) at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology early this year. This was followed by the famous catwalk moment in a bridal dress. Now, she's back; this time, she's grabbing centerstage and belting out a few tunes.


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  • 6 Must-have Historical Manga

    By akgoemans on 10/5/09 7:49am
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    I've decided to write up a manga list as this week's article. I don't know about everyone else but I like to keep a handy list of shojo/shonen, fantasy/supernatural – or whatever genre floats your boat – type of manga. Why? Well, in case I showed up at the comic book shop and they happened to be out of the manga I wanted – you know who you are, local comic bookshop with a poorly stocked Nana comics – then, at least I could try out something new. So, for purposes of this article I checked out for historical manga. This simply refers to manga that are set in the distant past and/or contain number of well-known historical figures/events. Do note, most of the following also fall into the shojo genre and thus, will have generous doses of drama and romance. You have been warned!



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  • Dragon in Osaka's Waters

    By akgoemans on 10/5/09 5:25am
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    I see a dragonI see a dragon

    If you happen to be in Osaka in October, you are likely to catch a glimpse of a fire-breathing dragon in the local canals. The dragon in question is called Lucky Dragon and is a 7 meter metallic creation perched on a 15 meter long cruise boat. It is part of an Aqua Metropolis celebration being held in Osaka and this beady-eyed creature will be roaming the waterways up until the 12 of October.



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