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When You’re Mistakenly Angered by Man Nipples

Underwear company Hong Kong Beautiful Chest Queen specializes in bras that make your breasts bigger—even dude’s boobs. But you know man breasts when you see them, right? In Changsha, China, one shopper wasn’t happy with the beautiful chests running on television screens in a shopping arcade. The push-up bra ads were running in a public…

Chinese Government Wants to Ban Video Game Commercials On Kids’ TV

Video games in China have long had a bad rep, so it’s no wonder that the newest revision to commercial advertising regulations in China features video games. The only problem with these new regulations: they’re targeting something that, at this time, doesn’t really exist. Posted on the State Council’s legal affairs website last week, the…

There Are Gundam Donuts in Japan

Of course, they’re being served at the country’s Gundam Cafes. Shocking, I know! There are Gundam and Zaku donuts for 320 yen (U$3.16) each. For 420 yen ($4.16) , there’s also a Haro roll cake called “Harooru” (ハロール), which is a pun on “Haro” (ハロ) and ロール (“rooru”) or “roll”. These might go well with…

The Biggest Boner You’ll Ever See on a Power Rangers Robot

Scratch that. This could be the biggest boner you’ll ever see, full stop. On the latest episode of the new Super Sentai (aka Power Rangers) series Ressha Sentai Tokkyuujaa, the giant robot all the Power Rangers join forces to form gave viewers a full salute. This looks to be a knowing wink to amusing photos…

The Evolution of the Tetris Song from 1987 to Today

When you think of Tetris, you no doubt hear a song bouncing around your head. This song, known by many as “Type-A” or simply “The Tetris Song,” is an arrangement of 1860s Russian folk tune Korobeiniki. And over the years since it appeared in Tetris, it’s gotten a new remix in nearly every Tetris game.…

Is This the World’s First “Sexual Home Appliance?” Probably Not!

It’s come to this. Apparently. Adult toys brand Vorze is releasing what it is calling the world’s first “sexual home appliance.” Note: This article contains content some readers might find objectionable. Vorze isn’t calling its new A10 Cyclone Standalone a sex toy. Even so, it isn’t exactly the first sexual home appliance as Hitachi first…

Baked Kit Kats Exist in Japan

In a country with numerous Kit Kat flavors and a Kit Kat specialty store, this should not come as a surprise. It should come as an utter delight. The latest special flavor is “Yaki Cream Cheese” (in Japanese, “yaki” or 焼き means “baked,” “toasted,” “grilled,” “roasted,” and so on). Here’s how they compare to the…

Up Close with Metal Gear Solid‘s New Puma Jackets and Sneakers

To mark the release of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Konami and Puma are teaming up for some licensed Ground Zeroes gear. There are track jackets priced at 15,750 yen (US$155) each. The camo sneakers are 21,000 yen ($206), while the “gun metal” ones are 23,100 yen ($227). You can see photos below, courtesy…

Puyo Puyo Tetris Blends Two Classics into One Awesome Game

I love Tetris. It’s one of the rare games I have played off and on for the past 20 years. But, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think it could use a little extra something to mix it up from time to time. And sure enough, mixing it with fellow puzzle classic Puyo…

Non Non Biyori is a Lighthearted Romp in the Japanese Countryside

When most people think of anime, they think of intense action or perhaps a moé love story. But anime, just like books, TV, and movies, can be about anything—even about the everyday lives of four normal girls in the Japanese countryside. Good – Life in Rural Japan If Non Non Biyori does one thing right,…

Witness the Beauty of Japanese Swordplay

Shozo Kato, a master kendo sensei, discusses Japanese concepts of beauty (such as wabi-sabi or わびさび) and the “immovable mind” (fudoushin or 不動心) as well as demonstrates kendo and laido. The result is both poetic and fascinating. This video was directed by Brady Welch and Colin Sonner. Shozo Kato – Way of the Sword [The…

Tetris Reborn as a Chewy Japanese Gummy Snack

New puzzle game Puyo Puyo Tetris doesn’t only turn Tetris blocks into anime characters. It also turns them into gummies. Behold Puyo Puyo Tetris Gummi. Priced at 100 yen (US$1) per bag, the snack comes with gummi shaped Puyo Puyo blobs and Tetris blocks in lemon, grape, strawberry, orange, melon and soda flavors. Puyo Puyo…

Japan’s Cat Apartments Come with… Cats

You know how some apartment come with furniture or kitchen appliances? These Tokyo apartments come with cats. Yes, cats! Tokyo Cat Guardian, a cat protection group, is teaming up with landlords and prospective tenants for a volunteer program that puts cats from animal shelters into apartments. This is ideal for apartment management who want to…

Yakuza: Ishin! is Ridiculously Fun

The latest game in the Yakuza franchise is loads of fun. Seriously, after over 30 hours, I still haven’t had enough. Yakuza: Ishin!, much like one of the previous Yakuza games, Yakuza: Kenzan!, is not a direct sequel in the series, but instead takes the cast of the Yakuza series and places them in a…

What’s Wrong with Modern Japan in One Stupid Commercial

There are many wonderful things about Japan. And, like anywhere, there are some not so wonderful things. Rarely do you see so many of them in one thirty-second commercial. The ad in question is for the National Association of Labour Banks, which is somewhat like Japan’s version of a credit union. The commercial was made…

Here’s What the New Mana Game Is About

Square Enix announced the latest Mana game yesterday with a trailer forRise of Mana. So what’s the game about? I mean, aside from a tree. The newly released trailer begins with the following narration: It was a place called “heaven” The side of light, Lasta, where the Great Tree grows, and the side of darkness,…

Final Fantasy Themed Weddings Sure Are Romantic

Sweet and adorable, too! If you plan on getting married, may I suggest doing something like this? While the bride and groom dressed as Final Fantasy characters White Mage and Squall, those attending the wedding were encouraged to dress as their favorite characters—Final Fantasy or not. “Not all guests and relatives know Final Fantasy so…

Attack on Titan Now Selling Hamburgers in Japan

Mmm…Meat! Next month, popular anime Attack on Titan will be hawking burgers stacked with meat in Japan. And yes, they’re made with beef, not humans! Starting March 6, fast food chain Lotteria is launching special Attack on Titan meal deals: For 2,000 yen (US$20), you get one cheese burger tower plus an Attack on Titan…

North Korea’s Central Zoo Now Has Dogs. Yes, Dogs.

The Bronx Zoo has Siberian tigers. The San Diego Zoo has pandas. The Central Zoo in Pyongyang now has Yorkshire terriers. That’s according to the Korean Central News Agency, North Korea’s state news agency. The following story appeared on KCNA’s site this week: And above are photos of said Yorkshire terriers. I guess they are…

Is Nippon Ichi Software announcing a new game? This teaser site, with a URL that seems to indicate such. Let the speculation begin!