For nearly 20 years Sony in Japan has been plagued by the myth of the “Sony Timer” – but is there really a kill-switch that destroys your device just after its warranty runs out? Many Japanese genuinely believe that there is. via The myth of the Sony ‘kill switch’ – Telegraph.
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Double Atomic bomb survivor dies in Japan – washingtonpost.com
Double Atomic bomb survivor dies in Japan – washingtonpost.com.
Robots in Disguise
Japan has perfected the awesome new Ejection Seat robot which not only does the Watusi, but serves as a magical wheelchair/toilet to help you reach tall shelves while pooping. I think I’m missing something.
I Prefer Paris: Paris Public Toilets
I Prefer Paris: Paris Public Toilets. Examining the inevitable result of French gastronomy. These are above and beyond the nicest public toilets I ever imagined existed. The ones I’ve used in Japan where basically just an open hole in the ground with no-slip pads all around. These make me want to go to Paris andContinue reading “I Prefer Paris: Paris Public Toilets”
Japanese Government Changes Hands
BBC News is reporting a ‘Major win’ for Japan opposition. This is a monumental change of power in Japan as a single party has ruled the nation almost continuously since the end of World War II.
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