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JAPAN PULSE

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Nov 12, 2012
Today's J-Blip: Safecast iOS app
Safecast bundles piece of mind into a virtual Geiger counter that draws from its independently collected radiation readings.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 11, 2012
Fans irked by a nuclear-free Doraemon
The post-3/11 version of Japan's beloved robot cat now runs on ... magic?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 9, 2012
Today's J-blip: Otoshidama Kit Kat
Money's yummy, but how about a otoshidama Kit Kat?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 2, 2012
Today's J-blip: kabe-don
The classic shoji-manga romantic showdown scene — the kabe don —u00a0gets remix after remix after ...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Nov 1, 2012
Today's J-blip: Mangazara
You can now justify playing with your food as again.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Oct 31, 2012
Tokyo Designers Week 2012
Let's all say Hello to new design at Tokyo Designers Week.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Oct 29, 2012
Today's J-Blip: Red Bull Curates Canvas Cooler Project
Red Bull, patron of freefalling and freestyling in various forms, invites Japan-based artists to get creative with its drink coolers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Oct 29, 2012
Today's J-blip: Coca-Cola Bottleware
Old Coke bottles find cool new life in Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Oct 26, 2012
The secret allure of the surgical mask
What started as a trend for the shy is growing into a style choice for some.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 24, 2012
Today's J-blip: customizable Tirol chocolate
Have your Tirol your way. Sweet!
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Oct 19, 2012
Today's J-blip: 'Yurei Attack!'
This little book has all you need to tell killer stories of Japanese ghosts — and to get away from them.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Oct 17, 2012
Bunpei Yorifuji's 'Wonderful Life with the Elements'
We think Bunpei Yorifuji's Wonderful Life with the Elements is just wonderful.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 13, 2012
Some Japanese women crave a rougher cut of man
Nikushokukei danshi are here to save the day . . . and hopefully boost the sagging national birth rate.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Oct 12, 2012
Today's J-blip: Mister Softee in Tokyo
Grab your ice cream money —Mister Softee has arrived in Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Oct 9, 2012
Can you put new wine in new PET bottles?
While it's not likely to attract the hardcore vinophiles, beverage makers are quietly pushing 'everyday' wines in humble PET bottles.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Oct 9, 2012
Today's J-blip: nezo art
Do Japanese babies dream of exotic art?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Oct 2, 2012
Today’s J-blip: Virtual Japanese trainspotting
Want to see where all the trains in Japan are at once? There's a map for that.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Sep 29, 2012
Bagel head trend is a big distortion
Bagel heads as Japanese beauty trend? It's just an ugly distortion.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Sep 27, 2012
Bicqlo – Bic Camera meets Uniqlo – is here!
Uniqlo and Bic Camera cross-pollinate and make a baby.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Sep 27, 2012
BK's Kuro Burger to ignite new trend?
Burger King's Kuro Burger paints itself black.Burger King's Premium Kuro Burger paints itself black.

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