The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), the primary opponent to the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) which has held power for most of the 53 years since it’s inception, demanded a public apology from Aso Taro, the Secretary General of the LDP. Continue reading “DPJ demands public apology for comments made in private meeting”
Episode 142: The Kyouran Witches Nikki
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We’ve got a great show this week. We discuss living in Japan, report on the news (or lack thereof) and review Kyouran Kazoku Nikki and Strike Witches.
Kyouran Kazoku Nikki – Wait until it hits the US and NetFlix it.
Strike Witches – Wait until it hits the US and NetFlix it. Continue reading “Episode 142: The Kyouran Witches Nikki”
The craziest spa ever, and Japan's government
So earlier this week I decided to treat myself and went out to Hakone where I visited a spa that was recommended to me by Kaitar. It was a complex with areas called Yunnesun and Mori no Yu. Yunnesun consisted of the title area and Yutopia. Yu means hot water, so it’s both accurate and a pun, classic Japanese humor.
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Manga Pulse 36: Kujibiki Peaches are Unbalanced
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This week on Manga Pulse Tim and Myself talk about the future of manga and other random things. Then review some manga. Make sure to check out this great show.
Kujibiki Unbalance – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers.
Peach Girl – Wouldn’t kick it out of bed for crackers. Continue reading “Manga Pulse 36: Kujibiki Peaches are Unbalanced”
Anime Boston 2008: One Hour Samurai
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This is the “How to become a samurai in one hour” panel from Anime Boston. Many thanks to Rangiku for recording this panel.
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Spike TV has announced that it will be airing the Movie Sequel to Afro Samurai, “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” In January 2009. They have also said that Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels) and Mark Hamil (Star Wars) will add their voices into the mix. Spike had originally aired Afro Samurai in the U.S. back in January 2007. Continue reading “Afro Samurai: Resurrection”
Teacher threatens to Kill Boss
Many of us have undoubtedly at one point or another wished ill for our employers.Such was the case for atwenty-nine year old Elementary teacher in Yokohama’s Tsurumi-ku. This teacher took out his frustrations by writing blogs on the Internet. In said blogs the teacher stated that he wanted to kill the Vice-Principal of his school. He also stated,”If a teacher is murdered, it will be me who’s responsible, for certain.” Continue reading “Teacher threatens to Kill Boss”
Episode 141: Destruction of the Antique Bakery
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It’s a great show this week. Both Ichigo and I are here, well sorta, yes Ichigo is still in Japan and will probably continue to be there for the foreseeable future. This week week give a little talk about the news, Ichigo regales us of tales from the land of the rising sun and we talk about a couple of shows. This week enjoy the platitudes of us reminiscing about Antique Bakery and World Destruction.
Antique Bakery – Download Now!
World Destruction – Wouldn’t Kick it out of Bed for Eating Crackers Continue reading “Episode 141: Destruction of the Antique Bakery”
Manga Pulse 35: Endless Gantz in Eden
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This week I (Weltall) post the show… lets see how much I break. This week we review Gantz and Eden: It’s an Endless World! We also talk about AX. Make sure to check out this great show.
Eden: It’s an Endless World! – Read it now.
Gantz – Read it now. Continue reading “Manga Pulse 35: Endless Gantz in Eden”
Odaiba, Ueno, Nagano and Hell's Valley
Last Friday and Saturday I hung out with Rowensage from the forums. We went around Odaiba and Ueno. First, on the way to Odaiba I shot a picture of Hachiko, the ever faithful dog outside of Shibuya station.
