Japan
« Previous EntriesFor and Against Japanese Robot Pets
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007Furthering Japan’s efforts to roboticize the world, Sega Toys has announced the latest additions to its successful line of lifelike, animatronic Dream Pets… a American Short Hair cat, an owl, and a Blue and Gold Macaw parrot.
In favor of somewhat-lifelike robot pets:
No more trips to the allergist. At least until ragweed season, you wuss.
Robo-cat [...]
Stormtrooper Dancing in Japan
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007And now, qualifying for several major categories on this blog… a Stormtrooper dancing in the streets of Tokyo to Earth, Wind & Fire.
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Pepsi Bows to the Will of the Japanese Empire
Thursday, June 14th, 2007This is so very Japanese. Pepsi Ice: Cucumber.
When will the demands of tens and tens of Americans be answered with Pepsi Ice: Barley, Hops & Yeast?
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Internet Umbrella Invites Crotch-Related Injuries
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007Two Japanese students have created an internet umbrella. Because the “connected” concept wasn’t stretched thin enough with the advent of the internet refrigerator.
A projector in the shaft displays images on the underside of the canopy.
This’ll never sell. Anyone nerdy enough to need the internet this badly doesn’t ever leave the house.
Looking [...]
It’s a Good Week to be Japanese
Monday, June 4th, 2007That’s too bad. The past week had been going so well for Japan. First, Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, won the Miss Universe crown, through sheer force of will, charm, and wit.
Charm.
Wit.
Then, Fortune magazine featured the Nintendo Wii on its cover for being more effective at keeping people in [...]
San Jose Super-Con 2007: Robotech Scoops
Monday, June 4th, 2007From Kevin of Harmony Gold, the company that owns the rights to the Robotech franchise:
Live-Action Robotech Movie A couple of weeks ago, Kevin received an unsolicited offer for the rights to the Robotech live-action movie. This isn’t the first offer he’s received. A Robotech film would easily cost $100M+, so a big [...]