Japanese YouTube user hogehoge335 released his new Kinect demonstration with legendary transforming TV hero Ultra Seven [Wikipedia, En] (The second season of Ultraman series). [Update] The creator hogehoge335 made an English subtext version, Here is the original Japanese version, By hogehoge335’s move on the webcam, several Ultra Seven’s powers like throwing hair part, head beam… Continue reading Kinect Transforms You A Hero – Ultra Seven
Sharp to Introduce International Models Of E-book Reader Galapagos
Sharp announced recently they would introduce the e-book reader Galapagos[J], which was introduced in Japan last October, in U.S and several emerging countries such as Mainland China, India and Brazil. The current models enable the company’s original e-book format of XMDF, and upcoming models to be sold outside Japan are expected to support e-Pub format… Continue reading Sharp to Introduce International Models Of E-book Reader Galapagos
Twitter Shogi – Japanese Chess Over Tweets
Twitter Shogi(= Japanese Chess) by Kayac is a new web service for good-old correspondence (Japanese) chess between two Twitter users. You can simply start a new game with @your_opponent by tweeting like, @your_opponent 7六歩 #tw_shogi then the service will find the new game begins, record your and your opponent’s moves. The second word shows the… Continue reading Twitter Shogi – Japanese Chess Over Tweets
Groupon Fails To Bring Happiness To Japanese New Year Holidays
In Japanese new year’s holidays, we enjoy having osechi-ryori or specially-prepared dishes to be eaten during the first three days of January. Most dishes are cooked to be preserved for several days to a few weeks so housewives need not cook during the period. The dishes have been traditionally cooked at home, but nowadays… Continue reading Groupon Fails To Bring Happiness To Japanese New Year Holidays
LinkedIn Working On Japanese Localization
not “crazy” but “mental illness” tatoo TechCrunch Japan reported [J] on its Japan original post that LinkedIn is seeking a Japanese translation contractor. Japanese Translator (Contractor Assignment) Mt View, CA USA Mountain View, CA, United States Job Type: Contractor Primary responsibilities: Translate LinkedIn’s site to Japanese language version. Timing: This contract will begin on January… Continue reading LinkedIn Working On Japanese Localization
Report: Docomo To Launch New Tablet In March
Japan’s No.1 mobile carrier, NTT Docomo, which saw No. 3 SoftBank winning the rights to distribute the iPad in Japan last year, is planning to launch a tablet on its own. Japan’s biggest business daily, The Nikkei, reported yesterday that Docomo commissioned LG Electronics to manufacture a device designed specifically for the Japanese market. The… Continue reading Report: Docomo To Launch New Tablet In March
English Guide For Nico Nico Douga, Part 2: How To Use
We explained how to register for Japanese video sharing site Nico Nico Douga in English here (click here for a list of all Nico Nico articles we’ve written so far). This quick guide should explains Nico Nico’s main features and how to actually get around the site (ignore our older guide). Nico Nico has changed… Continue reading English Guide For Nico Nico Douga, Part 2: How To Use
English Guide For Nico Nico Douga, Part 1: How To Register
It’s been a while since we explained how English speaking users can set up an account for Japan’s super-popular video sharing site Nico Nico Douga (click here for a list of all Nico Nico articles we’ve written so far). A few things changed in the registration process, which is why we thought it’s a good… Continue reading English Guide For Nico Nico Douga, Part 1: How To Register
1000 Students Gather At A Job Fair In Ameba Pigg
It is not already unusual that the job fair is held in virtual world. But is there a company holding a serious job fair in the “cute” 2D virtual world? CyberAgent utilized their virtual world “Ameba Pigg” for their job fair. Recently, CyberAgent strengthens overseas development, and push forward the employment of the Android application… Continue reading 1000 Students Gather At A Job Fair In Ameba Pigg
Japanese Virtual World Anime Film Aims At Oscar
Are you interested in the virtual world and Japanese anime film? Then, let’s check the “Summer Wars”. “Summer wars” is a Japanese anime film released in 2009 summer in Japan. The screening has just begun in U.S.A. on December 24. Story Kenji is a teenage math prodigy recruited by his secret crush Natsuki for the… Continue reading Japanese Virtual World Anime Film Aims At Oscar