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| Url: | http://www.pinktentacle.com |
| Author(s): | Pending confirmation. Help us confirm the author. |
| Language: | English |
| Tags: | Japanese, culture, strange |
| Description: | Great blog on Japanese art, techology, culture |
| Ratings |  (8 Ratings) |
| Popularity: | 20 Followers |
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‘Space Barley’ six-packs for sale
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Sapporo Breweries has begun selling six-packs of the world’s first “space beer” brewed with barley descended from seeds that spent time in space. For now, only 250 six-packs of t...more |
2009-12-04
Mutant monsters vs. Kamen Rider
| In the early 1970s, TV superhero Kamen Rider battled a mind-boggling array of monsters unleashed by evil terrorist organizations (Shocker, Gel-Shocker and Destron) scheming to take over the world. ...more |
2009-12-02
Photos: International Robot Exhibition 2009
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Hundreds of robots have gathered at the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) now underway at Tokyo Big Sight. Here are a few photos from the event, which runs until November 28. [+] [+] |
2009-11-25
Video: 8-bit ‘Thriller’
| As a tribute to Michael Jackson, Japanese chiptune pioneer Saitone has released an 8-bit version of “Thriller.” + Video Watch the full live version here. [Link: Hear Japan] |
2009-11-23
Mechani-Kong and Dr. Who’s secret pyramid base
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In 1967, Shōnen Magazine published a set of illustrations detailing the secret weapons of Dr. Who, an evil scientist bent on capturing King Kong who regularly appeared in “The King Kong Show,...more |
2009-11-20
Top 60 Japanese words/phrases of 2009
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Publisher Jiyu Kokuminsha has released its annual list of the 60 most popular Japanese expressions of the year. The words and phrases (listed below in no particular order) reflect some of the major trends, events, and people that captured the attention of the Japanese mass media in 2009. Included are plenty of references to Japan’s recent political shake-up, the ailing economy, and the blurring of traditional gender roles. From this list, a panel of judges will select the 10 trendiest Japanese expressions of 2009 and announce the results in early December. * * * * * 1. Regime change [seiken kmore |
2009-11-16
Bra doubles as golf putting mat
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Lingerie maker Triumph International Japan has unveiled a new concept bra designed to appeal to the hardcore female golfing enthusiast.Called the “Nice Cup In Bra,” the lingerie consist...more |
2009-11-10
Sci-fi illustrations by Shusei Nagaoka
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In the 1970s and 1980s, the sci-fi art of Japanese illustrator Shusei Nagaoka graced numerous album covers and appeared in a variety of advertisements, magazines, and movie posters. Here is a small...more |
2009-11-10
Velvet kaiju paintings
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The fierce beauty of classic Japanese movie monsters is dramatically captured in these black velvet paintings by artist Bruce White. Gamera Mechagodzilla Godzilla |
2009-11-06
Video: Rinpa Eshidan paints a half-pipe
| The illustrious Rinpa Eshidan art crew has re-emerged with a dazzling new time-lapse painting performed on a skate ramp. + IFO x Rinpa |
2009-10-30
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