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Kitano Kamui’s Musical Debut

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Kei-designed Hokkaido mascot Kitano Kamui is set to make her musical debut courtesy of Nippon Colombia – although this will likely slip under the radar of all but the dedicated of fans considering her insignificant existence.

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  • Octopi commented on January 8, 2015 06:31

    Cross a cat and a Christmas Tree.... More

  • Octopi commented on January 8, 2015 06:30

    reminded me of clothing wore by AV IDOLS.... More

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Snow Miku 2014 More Bewitching Than Ever

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Hatsune Miku’s 2014 winter incarnation Snow Miku is proving more of boon than ever for Hokkaido’s tourism industry, with her 5th anniversary being accompanied an even greater array of festivities than in previous years.

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  • Anonymous commented on February 7, 2014 23:58

    Miku pussy (not the cat), here I go again.... More

  • Anonymous commented on February 7, 2014 12:41

    http://piapro.net/snowmiku2014/goods.html... More

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Cops Bust JS Kidnapper on “Shoujo Manga Possession” Tip

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Police have arrested a man for kidnapping a 9-year-old girl after he was reported as a suspect by the public “for having shoujo manga” and “looking like an otaku” – finding both a shoujo and as many as 4 volumes of shoujo manga in his possession.

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  • Anonymous commented on February 9, 2014 08:27

    You never read Shoujo Manga, do you?. Lets just say some of those Mangas are at "To-Love-Ru Darkness" niveau and are not your typical "child´s Manga" like "One Piece"... More

  • Anonymous commented on February 8, 2014 14:31

    Lol, time to ship some mangaka into better condition and rights, move to Australia guys, we have free health services.... Providing that it was a legal move... Hate what abbots done to fleaing boats... Basterd... More

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Maori Thrown Out of Onsen for Tattoo

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An onsen which denied a 60-year-old Maori woman entry on account of its no-tattoo policy finds herself the latest victim of Japan’s uncompromising attitude to ink, but as ever rigid application of the rules for no clear reason seems to enjoy substantial support.

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  • Anonymous commented on October 2, 2013 08:44

    In case you did not know, smoke also slowly kills people around the one who is holding the cigarette. It's not comparable in the least.... More

  • Anonymous commented on October 2, 2013 08:36

    You know, tattoos don't explode, that's kind of a plus.... More

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Lone Father Dies Protecting Daughter From Blizzard

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The harrowing news of a lone father who sacrificed himself to save his 9-year-old daughter after becoming lost in a blizzard has been harrowing Japan amidst one of the coldest winters in years.

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  • jinx2k commented on March 21, 2013 09:36

    Father of the decade.... More

  • Anonymous commented on March 13, 2013 15:04

    Staying in your car is definitely the best thing to do when stuck in the snow with poor visibility, or in a remote location. And yes, you should periodically check to make sure your... More

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Snow Miku Back in New Chitose Airport

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Hatsune Miku’s winter incarnation has once again taken over New Chitose Airport, Japan’s third busiest, in some force, much to the delight of her fans.

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  • Anonymous commented on February 20, 2013 13:56

    The kids were probably scared off by Mikudayo.... More

  • Anonymous commented on February 8, 2013 06:43

    So is there a miku for each season now?... More

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Snow Miku Tram Cuter Than Ever

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Yet another annual ritual is going strong – Snow Miku’s descent onto the streets of Sapporo, as she again graces the city’s tram lines with her crushing cuteness.

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  • Anonymous commented on January 29, 2013 02:08

    its difficult to ride it, it's just one car amongst the others.. have seen it twice passing by.... More

  • Anonymous commented on January 21, 2013 17:01

    Miku seems to get cuter every year.... More

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Japanese are outraged that mere foreigners would dare to criticise their culture of eating live animals after seeing a video of a vivisected squid struggling for life on a plate, even if many of them appear to be of the opinion that it is the very acme of bad taste.

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  • Anonymous commented on January 10, 2015 03:10

    It's pretty hard for that to become a cultural tradition because it's not sustainable. But if you spend money and time raising cats with the sole intention of cutting their heads off and then sell... More

  • Anonymous commented on January 10, 2015 02:52

    Then is abortion more acceptable if you eath the unborn baby, or use his or her organs for transplants?... More

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Cops Bust Cop in Nude BDSM Club Raid

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Police have busted a naked policeman found tied up on stage in a BDSM sex club, charging him with public indecency – apparently on the grounds that the club was not a properly lisensed brothel.

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  • Anonymous commented on August 4, 2012 20:02

    You personally know wrong, then. By most classifications, they're not disorders anymore and scientific evidence for such claims is absent.... More

  • Anonymous commented on July 7, 2012 02:34

    the club is considered a public place because it is open to the public. It offers a club service to the public = public place. Shops, dance clubs, bars.. all are public places... More

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Snow Miku Takes Over Family Mart

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Snow Miku, Vocaloid goddess of winter, has descended upon Hokkaido Family Mart stores to allow Miku fans the chance to more effectively impoverish themselves in a low temperature environment.

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  • Anonymous commented on February 7, 2012 12:41

    I am in Sapporo right now, and you only get the goods at sapporo factory. I literally went to every family mart here and even only one of them was decorated. They had a bunch... More

  • meiling commented on January 31, 2012 01:55

    I want Luka booze!! I wonder how she makes it? ^_-... More

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Snow Miku Just Begging To Be Ridden…

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There may be something for otaku to look forward to about winter after all – the return of Snow Miku, looking cuter than ever and now with her very own tram.

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  • Anonymous commented on January 18, 2013 21:24

    Yes! Finally someone writes about latest.... More

  • Anonymous commented on January 18, 2013 20:03

    I was recommended this blog by means of my cousin. I am not sure whether this publish is written by way of him as nobody else recognize such exact about my problem. You're incredible! Thanks!... More

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8-Year-Old Girl’s Gundam World Cup Victory

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An 8-year-old girl has won the Japan’s junior Gundam World Cup and will be representing her country at the world finals, creating quite a stir with her diorama of a mobile suit blasting and smashing various tanks.

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  • Anonymous commented on January 19, 2012 04:51

    I love lolis. And tomboys. So she's perfect to me :3 Well, if she had eyes...... More

  • demonhaseo commented on December 17, 2011 09:54

    I actually know the guy who won the American open, he's a pretty cool guy As for the girl, she makes me feel all depressed... I could never be that good *Sigh*... More

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