Archive for the ‘Only In Japan’ Category

Maid Cafe and Idols (Only in Japan)

Only In Japan, Sections: May 5th, 2009

This is the growing fad of Maid Cafes and Maid Idols.  Maid Cafes are only in Japan and for good reason.  Odd.  I like the idea of out the box themed eats but maids doesn’t really chart the top of my list.

Limited Edition laMB Posters

Only In Japan, Sections, geeky excitement: April 1st, 2009

Play-Asia is offering a limited run poster of the anime laMB. It’s limited to only 500 worldwide and they only have 200 up for sale. Anime fans get your wallet out and hurry!
laMB Poster
-Wes

Break In to Nintendo HQ

Only In Japan, Sections, geeky excitement: March 12th, 2009

This gentleman was able to break in (IE: Walk in through an open door) in to the first Nintendo Headquarters…back when they made playing cards. I thought this video would be a good companion to the Nintendo Museum video below. (PS: It’s the same guy in the video below..shhh don’t tell anyone!)

- Warren

Nintendo Museum Video

Console, Gaming, Only In Japan, Sections, geeky excitement: March 12th, 2009

Good stuff!

-Wes

Elevator Action: the Light Gun Game

Gaming, Only In Japan, Sections: March 2nd, 2009

This is a pretty cool i dea for a Light Gun game centered around Elevators.

Thanks Kotaku for the article!
- Warren