Manufacturing robot Japanese idols that can dance could be the secret to solving a lot of the social problems in Japan… or maybe not. Comments on 2CH were mixed. Some of the “otaku” population thought this was amazing and a great step forward, others thought that this was c0mpletely eerie and weird. Still others, true…
Continuing my series on making money with blogs, or at least using a few ads to break even, I’d like to write a bit about link building. As I mentioned in my previous post “How to Make Money with Japan Blogs“, The Keyword Academy taught me that keyword research is an important part of finding…
In a previous post I discussed why I started a Japan news blog. This post is about what to do when you want to make a little money with that blog. First up, I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone interested in making passive income through a blog try the free month offer at The Keyword Academy….
I spent a lot of time thinking about whether to even tackle this topic. When I first started blogging, I hated how ads looked next to my work, and felt that since I loved what I was doing, I shouldn’t expect compensation. Blogging can be an expensive habit, especially when one considers the time spent…
A woman was hit and killed on the Keikyu Line (Keihin Electric Express Railway) at the Kanazawa Hakkei Number 4 Crossing at about 11:25am on the October 12th, 2010. She was an unemployed 60 year old woman who lives in the area. Sadly, these accidents happen too often in Japan (even 1 being too often)….
The newest addition to the Nintendos “DS” portable video game line is scheduled to be released on February 26, 2011. It is currently set to be sold for 25,000 yen (currently about US$299). The price is comparable to the price of other DS consoles. The general consensus on the Japanese internet bulletin boards (including 2CH)…
Shotgun weddings in Japan, also known as “dekichatta kekkon” or “dekikon” for short, are becoming more and more common. Several news reports seem to indicate a rise in weddings in which the baby has been conceived before wedlock. Shukan Bunshun Online Magazine reports that about 60% of all the pregnancy photos in the popular maternity…
This sounds about right to me. Otome Sugoren, the female half of the Sugoren dating advice website recently did a poll of its Japanese female readers asking the places they do not want to be taken on a first date. The results follow: 1. His apartment (if he lives alone)… it hints that he may…
Iwami Ginzan, or the Iwami Silver Mine will be our first visit in a series introducing Japan’s 14 World Heritage Sites. Iwami Ginzan is first, frankly because it is my favorite. Shimane Prefecture is hands down my favorite prefecture in Japan to visit, and has so much to offer in terms of beaches, hiking, sites,…
This is definitely something for fans of the samurai genre to look forward to. The classic film “Harakiri” will be remade by prolific director Takashi Miike, a mainstay at international film festivals. This project, according to a report by SlashFilm will be Miike’s first venture in 3D filming, making it a very significant addition to…
Aomori Prefecture is well known in Japan for its delicious apples, farming and beautiful countryside, and of course the Japanese Women’s Olympic Curling Team. This unique and somewhat out of the way prefecture is coming up now as it welcomes its first Starbucks Coffee shop in Goshogawara City. Hundreds of people were lined up from…
I recently read an article online that reported the possibility of a sequel being made for Porco Rosso (Kurenai no Buta), one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most touching and uncharacteristic films. As a huge fan of Studio Ghibli, I would really enjoy seeing this. We may however be treated to something even more interesting. In an…