What is the current Akihabara station stamp?
As I was looking online I found this image. I was wondering if this is the currently used stamp for the Akihabara station? I am also curious to know how often they change they…
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Anything similar to Kanji Museum, in Tokyo?
The Kanji Museum of Kyoto seems a great place to go. Is there any similar museum is Tokyo or Eastern Japan?
Would you have a funeral for your favorite anime figurine?
Aparently Akihabara is really a special place so that even shrines start offer special services tailored specifically for the otaku crowd :) the article says: …
Do they invent this kind of weird stuff in other countries, too?
This illuminated skirt is just one of the weird fashions that fashion designers in Japan regularly come up with. link text
Is this kid brilliant, or did he just find some login info?
This student got caught accessing the educational board database of his prefecture. link text
What are some interesting gadgets that you can buy in Akihabara?
There are some strange gadgets there, that just come and go. I saw this crab claw pen last week. Not made here, though.
What are the Japanese characters/words that are helpful to know?
Let's build a good list of them, for the benefit of the tourists and also those who just came to Japan.
Why this nice robot is showing the finger?
I have seen this on Twitter today with a bunch of comments on Japanese. Of course I didn't understand anything, but I am still curious why Pepper if showing his middle finger?
How difficult is it for a software developer to find a job in Japan?
I am a junior programmer and I wonder how realistic would it be for me to find a job at a Japanese company in Tokyo or elsewhere? I'd like to mention that I don't really speak Japanese.
Why is Japan so safe?
any ideas?