Month: October 2008
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iPhone in Japan Is Turning Japanese
At least that’s what it looks like. Softbank has announced a few coming updates for iPhone users in Japan. From November 4, iPhone users get free wi-fi public access through Yahoo!BB. A 1-Seg tuner is set to come out in December, and it will also act as a battery charger (something I’ve wanted). It should…
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Yokai Attack the Washington Post
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Yokai Attack gets some nice coverage in this piece from the Washington Post. You also get to see Matt and Hiroko talk about the book in a video report.
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Marxy and Macias Talk Cool Japan
Well, the title says it all: Marxy and Macias, together again, this time for a new Néojaponisme podcast covering the topic of “Cool Japan.” I’m just waiting for the them to take their shtick on the road.
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Cornelius at United Bambo Party
From Roppongi to everywhere. Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada) gave a performance at last night’s United Bamboo party (at Zel Cafe in Roppongi), and I was quite thrilled to have my picture taken with him (thanks, Ian). It does look like one of us is happier than the other.
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Le musee des histoires
I had to miss the opening reception last week, but I went down to La Galerie des Nakamura this past Sunday to have a look at Audrey‘s “Le musee des histoires” exhibition. I went while they were doing the “Le petit musee” workshop, which is what you’re seeing in the photos with children. The show…