2008-04
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Google opened a cafe to promote Artist iGoogle
Google is running a temporary cafe `iGoogle Art Cafe’ in Tokyo to promote Artist iGoogle, iGoogle skins created by artists. The cafe is located in Roppongi Hills building until April 24th. …
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Japan exempts programmers' jury duty because they are "too busy"
According to Mainichi, for new citizen judge system planning to be introduced in May 2009, Japanese supreme court developed guidance that what kind of jobs are excusable to decline jury duty summons. …
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ai sp＠ce - Metaverse meets Otaku culture
ai sp@ce(pronounced “eye space”) is a newcoming Japanese virtual world service raised its curtain on 8th. ai sp@ce production committee formed by Dwango(cellularphone contents, parent …
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Tokyo2point0 event: Venture Capital in Japan and blogging/Ecommerce platform LIMS
This month’s Tokyo2point0 event drew a huge crowd this week on Tuesday. Again, two presentations were held between and before networking sessions. Venture Capital for Tech Startups My friend Aki …
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QR-Code Bot - Cutest Little 2D Generator Ever!
With the continual proliferation of QR Codes around the world (Robert Scoble recently wore a QR Code t-shirt at the NextWeb conference in Amsterdam), Japan continues to lead the way in the innovative …
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Getting new-old photos: Bakumatsu Koshashin Generator
April Fool’s 2008 in English had a photo service for future, whilst Japanese has less exciting but more and more useful new photo service from past. Bakumatsu Koshashin Generator. …
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Google Translate Tricked Cubs Fans Unintentionally
Former Chunichi Dragon’s baseball player Kosuke Fukudome made an inpressive debut at Major League Baseball opening game at Chicago. Strange thing is, many fans at the ballpark were raising …
