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Category Archives: Pop Culture
All eyes on Hatoyama–his fashion, at least
While Prime Minister Hatoyama’s approval ratings continue to sink, it seems attention paid to his sense of style is at an all-time high, as most recently pointed out by this(...)
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The Otaku Sex Industry: sometimes, the real thing is better?
We may have sworn off dating, but that does not mean we don’t have sex,” says Hiroyuki Egami, 23, a prominent voice among himote, a catchall for otaku types unpopular with the ladies.
Also posted in Underground Economy 2 Comments
Now for something completely different: Visual Kei
A link via Mutantfrog Travelogue: And we thought Johnny’s Jimusho was dodgy; Tokyo Damage Report gives the lowdown on the grime in the Visual Kei industry, from lack of contracts(...)
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Jello shots hit Japan–finally!
Almost any American who went to a few parties during their university days will be slightly familiar with the ubiquitous Jello shot, and Wikipedia tells me they exist in a(...)
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Yakuza Review The Sega Video Game “Yakuza 3″