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Brad Penny to pitch in Japan in 2012 (AP)
2012-02-05 09:09:00 The Softbank Hawks of Japan’s Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Softbank announced the signing of free agent Penny on its website Sunday The 33-year-old right-hander is expected to arrive in Japan on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not released.
By: MLB News Blog
Penny inks 1-year deal to pitch in Japan (AP)
2012-02-05 09:09:00 The Softbank Hawks of Japan’s Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Softbank announced the signing of free agent Penny on its website Sunday The 33-year-old right-hander is expected to arrive in Japan on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not released.
By: MLB News Blog
1st Subaru BRZ commercial in Japan? and lots of website action
2012-02-05 04:16:00 Availability of the new Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 in Japan has just begun, and with them the first television commercials. Here Subaru gives us a peek at their values and at the heritage of the new BRZ: Be sure to explore the new BRZ sites in Japan (in Japanese only): special introduction site: http://subaru-brz.jp/pc/ Subaru ordering site: http://www.subaru.jp/brz/brz/ These sites are a bit slow across international ...
Japan Tobacco Introduces 'The Peace' Luxury Canned Cigarettes
2012-01-18 06:01:00 Smokers seeking a more luxurious and relaxing smoking experience need look no further than ?The Peace?, an all-new, top of the line canned cigarette from Japan Tobacco. Sold by a selected number of Japanese retailers at a premium price and packaged in sleek metal cans, The Peace is the ultimate expression of an iconic brand first introduced in 1946.
Designer Keyboard Brush from Japan is Really the Pits
2012-01-12 06:01:00 Finally, a use for armpit hair! Well, sort of. This cute anthropomorphic brush is designed to clean your keyboard's hard to reach nooks and crannies while putting a smile on your face. The unabashedly hirsute ?Okite? underarm hair brush comes from Japanese design house and specialty retailer DECOLE, and is one of the popular Humania series of home, office, kitchen and school cool tools.
Wendy's Japan Premium Menu: Fast Food for One Percenters
2012-01-09 06:01:00 Where's the beef? Try looking under the foie gras and truffle butter, Jeeves. Wendy's has returned to Japan after a two-year hiatus but former customers might be hard pressed to recognize the burger chain, let alone pay for its high-priced gourmet offerings.
Six Reasons to Avoid Japan In 2012
2012-01-05 17:35:00 One of the best ways to make money in ETFs is to not lose money. I know it sounds obvious, but I can assure you that many people don’t get this key point. So if I can help you do that, then I count it as a success. And today I’ll talk about an ETF category I think you should avoid in 2012: Japan. What’s Wrong with Japan? I’ve been to Japan many times. I love the country and the people. Yet I have to tell you that now is not the time to invest in Japanese stock ETFs. Yes, I know the Nikkei Dow looks oversold, but it’s looked that way for years. As I’ve explained . . . → Read More: Six Reasons to Avoid Japan In 2012
By: Jutia Group
McDonald's Japan Big America Burgers are Back ?4? 2012!
2012-01-03 21:01:00 If you loved McDonald's Japan's quartet of ?Big America? burgers last year and the year before, well get out the napkins and the antacid because they're baaaack! This year's fast food final four kicks off with the Grand Canyon Burger, followed by three more hamburger homeland homages filling out the first quarter ? not to mention your waistline.
GOLDEN SNOWBOARD BOOTS
2012-01-03 15:16:00 Japanese designer, Osamu Koyama, of Complete Technique, was inspired to take his love for precious metal, molding, anime, and Nike's Greek reference to a new level. The result is the American Eagle Zoom Force 1, a winged Nike snowboard boot cast in gold. These are ill!
Milan Polak: tribute to Jason Becker and Japan Red Cross releases
2012-01-02 00:45:00 http://www.facebook.com/milanpo-lakofficialMilan Polak - all guitars, bass & keyboards Thomas Lang - drums This song was featured on a CD called "Warmth In The Wilderness Vol. II - A Tribute To Jason Becker" (Lion Music) along with Steve Vai, Marty Friedman a.m.o. Purchase on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/albu-m/utopia/id265004587?i=26500635-1&uo=4 Milan Polak's albums are available on iTunes, CDBaby, amazon and guitar9. For further order links please visit http://www.milanpolak.com/sites-/disco.html Utopia (A Tribute To Jason Becker) - Milan Polak http://www.facebook.com/milanpo-lakofficialAvailable on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/e-mbrace-sun-lion-music-japan/id4-43998150This song was written & recorded for the Japan Benefit CD "Embrace The Sun" (Lion Music). All profits will be donated to the Japan Red Cross!Music & lyrics by Milan PolakProduced by Milan Polak & Pete LesperanceMilan Polak - lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, 1st guitar ...
Japanese Tsunami: Debris scatters in the Pacific Ocean, possibly heading to
2011-12-29 21:14:00 The powerful Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami in March, 2011, washed untold tons of marine debris into the Pacific Ocean. Carey Morishige, Pacific Islands Regional Coordinator for the NOAA Marine Debris Program, explains where this debris may be, where it’s heading, what’s being done about it, and what you can do to help. Tracking marine ...
By: 1913 Intel
Nerd Jewelry from Japan Measures Your Level of Geek Chic
2011-12-27 19:27:00 Geek chicks looking to flaunt some geek chic should look no further than Mass Item's ?Measuring? line of math set women's jewelry from Japanese designer Kyozo Kawabe. The miniaturized and accessorized rulers, triangles and protractors come in a variety of colors and won't leak ink into your pocket protector.
Your Move, Beijing: Big Year Ahead for Chinese Navy
2011-12-27 16:57:00 “Prepare for war,” Hu said. It’s no big deal because he says it all the time. Are you kidding me? I am absolutely stunned at this. Hu makes these kinds of statements all the time. Isn’t it about time to wake up? Wait. The Mandarin term Hu used — junshi douzheng — really means “conflict ...
By: 1913 Intel
Japan Quake, Asteroid Flyby, Neanderthal Sex Top Science News in 2011
2011-12-23 15:33:00 From CBC | Technology & Science News: Japan's devastating earthquake, Earth's close encounter with an asteroid, and our ancestors' inter-species sexual escapades were the top three science stories of 2011. Read the whole article
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SUSHI DREAMS
2011-12-12 18:22:00 85 year-old, Jiro Ono, is Japan's greatest sushi chef. He is the only chef to have ever received three Michelin Stars for his craft. Now his son (and understudy) is preparing to follow the same path. There's honor, there's passion, and there's pressure--three intriguing themes that lace filmmaker, David Gelb's, Jiro Dreams Of Sushi, slated for release in March of 2012.
Japan?s Darvish plans to join MLB (AP)
2011-12-08 15:22:00 Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish ended months of speculation Thursday by saying he intends to make a move to Major League Baseball. The 25-year-old right-hander, considered the best pitcher in the Japanese professional leagues, wrote on his blog that he had decided to use the posting system, which allows MLB teams to bid for the negotiating ...
By: MLB News Blog
Japan?s Darvish intends to move to MLB (AP)
2011-12-08 10:51:00 Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish ended months of speculation Thursday by saying he intends to make a move to Major League Baseball. The 25-year-old right-hander, considered the best pitcher in the Japanese professional leagues, wrote on his blog that he had decided to use the posting system, which allows MLB teams to bid for the negotiating ...
By: MLB News Blog
Expensive Motorway Pile-Up in Japan
2011-12-05 16:00:00 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world--asia-16027006
Michael Schenker: Japan Tour Dates
2011-12-02 21:31:00 Michael Schenker will play four shows in Japan in March. The dates are as follows: March 27 - Namba Hatch - Osaka, Japan March 28 - Diamond Hall - Nagoya, Japan March 29 - Nakano Sun Plaza - Tokyo, Japan March 30 - Nakano Sun Plaza - Tokyo, Japan Schenker promises to "perform lots of classics from SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG" during the trek. Michael's band for the tour will consist of the following musicians: Michael Schenker - Guitar Michael Voss - Vocals Herman Rarebell - Drums Elliott Rubinson - Bass Wayne Findlay - Keyboards
10 Bizarre Christmas Party Costumes from Japan
2011-12-02 06:01:00 If you haven't been asked to join in any reindeer games, get your antlers to Japan where the Christmas costumes are unlike any those found anywhere else. Check out ten of Japan's oddest seasonal costumes and accessories, offered by the fine folks at Village Vanguard in the spirit of ?St. Christmas?... whoever or whatever that is.
DIY Theremin Kit from Japan Makes Sounds Only Lenin Could Love
2011-11-30 08:01:00 The Gakken Theremin Mini DIY Kit is the ideal holiday gift for your niece or nephew provided you can't stand their parents. They say Lenin loved the theremin's eerie sound the first time he heard it, so full Marx to him.
The Japan-China Parallel: Is the Hot Money Already Running from China?
2011-11-29 14:32:00 “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” — Lao Tzu Most everyone thinks they know where China is headed — that is, toward world domination thanks to having the most-vibrant large economy in the world. Of course, whenever we project from the recent past, we usually end up disappointed. And for many, their expectations for China will be no exception. There are many obstacles along the way before China rules the economic world, and one of them is what we have dubbed “The Japanese Parallel.” This would be a game-changer, one with major implications for all global asset markets, especially currencies. The credit crunch that happened circa 2008 took a . . . → Read More: The Japan-China Parallel: Is the Hot Money Already Running from China?
By: Jutia Group
First Test Drives of Toyota 86 in Japan
2011-11-28 12:57:00 2 videos of the Toyota 86 getting a workout have surfaced: First, a test drive (and drift) on a track in Japan where we get to hear the engine across a wide rev range: Second, a test drive by the I Love Cars site in Japan including further footage around Fuji Speedway: These are the types ...
First press drives of Toyota 86 taking place in Japan
2011-11-27 14:26:00 Our colleagues at 7Tune.com are at Fuji Speedway in Japan test driving the new Toyota 86. And as you can see on their Facebook page, they are thrilled. Click the link to LIKE 7Tune. And take note, they’re promising videos and lots of details tomorrow (Monday). And Wednesday is the official introduction at the Tokyo show. Notes ...
Michael Schenker: Japan dates 2012
2011-11-20 21:21:00 March 27 - Osaka, Japan - Namba Hatch 28 - Nagoya, Japan - Club Diamond Hall 29 - Nagoya, Japan - Nakano Sunplaza 30 - Nagoya, Japan - Nakano Sunplaza
JAPAN INVITES BLOGGERS
2011-11-17 14:09:00 In an effort to lure more international visitors, Japan's national tourism agency is proposing a free trip campaign. The plan (currently being reviewed by Japanese lawmakers) would solicit travelers to visit the country for free in exchange for publicizing the trip on their blogs and other social media. If approved, the campaign may start accepting applicants as early as next April. Sign us up!
HUMAN "FUELED" MOTORCYCLE
2011-11-15 17:59:00 Japanese toilet maker, TOTO, is taking sustainability to new heights (or depths, depending on how you look at it) thanks to a human "fueled" motorcycle campaign. The TOTO Green Challenge proposes to reduce CO2 emissions in bathrooms by 50% before 2017. One of the ways that the company is promoting this effort is by traveling Japan with the bio-fuel efficient bike and a few representatives that will educate locals about the "wasteful" cause. Brilliant!
Ripken visits tsunami-hit area in Japan (AP)
2011-11-15 11:05:00 Cal Ripken Jr. took a message of hope and perseverance to Japanese children affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The Hall of Fame infielder, who earned the nickname “Iron Man” for playing in 2,632 consecutive games during his 21-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, put on a baseball clinic in Ofunato, Japan, as ...
By: MLB News Blog
Safecast Draws on Power of the Crowd to Map Japan's Radiation
2011-11-11 21:14:00 From Boing Boing: I traveled to Japan with PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles O'Brien to help shoot and produce a series of stories about the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters. One of these NewsHour stories just aired last night, and is embedded a
Japan versus Lebanon
2011-11-10 16:41:00 Nemr Abou Nassar born in Beirut, Lebanon on September 26, 1983. He traveled to the United States of America in 1985 with his family. He returned to Lebanon in 1993 and has remained there since his return. Nemr credits his parents, Joseph and Hiam, for his strength of character which has well served his ambition. Nemr graduated from the American University of Beirut with a major in Finance and a minor in Philosophy. More videos are here.
New International Report Shreds Japan?s Carefully Constructed Fukushima Sce
2011-11-04 15:28:00 Japan’s six reactor Fukushima Daichi nuclear complex has inadvertently become the world’s bell-weather poster child for the inherent risks of nuclear power ever since the 11 March Tohoku offshore earthquake, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, triggered a devastating tsunami that effectively destroyed the complex. Ever since, specialists have wrangled about how damaging the consequences of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami actually were, not only for the facility but the rest of the world. The Fukushima Daichi complex was one of the 25 largest nuclear power stations in the world and the Fukushima I reactor was the first GE designed nuclear plant to be constructed and run entirely by the Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO. Needless . . . → Read More: New International Report Shreds Japan’s Carefully Constructed Fukushima Scenario
By: Jutia Group
Ripken to visit Japan as sports diplomat (AP)
2011-11-03 22:48:00 Cal Ripken Jr. aspires to become president and CEO of a major league baseball team. For now, the Hall of Fame infielder is satisfied with his current title: U.S. Public Diplomacy Envoy, a position that provides him the opportunity to embark next week on a nine-day mission through Japan as a sports diplomat on behalf ...
By: MLB News Blog
Burger King Japan Goes Wide with the Pizza-Size Burger
2011-11-01 23:25:00 What makes a Whopper look wimpy? Burger King Japan's new Pizza-Size Burger, that's what! This 8.8 inch (22cm) wide mega-meal is massive for short but not for long: it's only available from December 8th through 25th... and, sorry to say, only in Japan.
Morocco to host Club World Cup
2011-10-21 19:51:00 Morocco will host both the 2013 and 2014 FIFA Club World Cups.Iran, South Africa and the U.A.E. all withdrew their bids, leaving FIFA to bring the competition to Africa for the first time. The hosting is set to be rubber-stamped in Zurich in December.The North African nation has a strong soccer tradition, and the national team memorably became the first African nation to win a group in the World Cup Finals, topping England, Portugal and Poland at Mexico '86, before losing to a late Lothar Matthaus goal from eventual finalists West Germany in the next round.Morocco will also host the 2015 African Cup of Nations, whose centerpiece will be the new 80,000-seat Grand Stade de Casablanca. Their current national team boasts QPR's mercurial midfielder Adel Taraabt and Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh.The 2011 edition of the Club World Cup, featuring Barcelona (Spain), Santos (Brazil), Monterrey (Mexico), Auckland City (New Zealand), a representative from Asia and one from Africa, as wel...
By: Soccerphile Blog
WU-TANG HEADWEAR
2011-10-10 07:18:00 Keeping in synch with the return of the retro snap-back hat in street fashion, Japanese label, Rocksmith, presents their 2011 Holiday Headwear Collection. Inspired by legendary New York City Hip-Hop group, Wu-Tang, the series is certain to grab the attention of both Clan fans and urban fashionistas with C.R.E.A.M. on the mind. Caps. Rule. Everything. Around. Me.
Bob Log III: live: at a women's toilet in Shibuya, Tokyo Japan... uuum?
2011-09-28 00:59:00 Bob Log III (live: at a women's toilet in Shibuya TOKYO JAPAN)
LIGHTSABER COMMUTE
2011-09-26 08:40:00 To celebrate (and advertise) the release of the new Star Wars The Complete Saga Blu Ray DVD boxset, 20th Century Fox Japan took to commuter trains for some rather creative promotion. The hand rails inside several train cars were converted into mock lightsabers that actually worked via LEDs. Imagine the surprise when commuters got a load of these during rush hour! May "The Force" get you through a long day of work.
Kostas Karamitroudis: Gus G Japan clinic tour announced for November
2011-09-17 01:29:00 Gus G. will head to Japan this November for a series of exclusive M.I. guitar clinics. Prior to the clinic tour Gus will attend the prestigious Tokyo Music Fair on November 5 and November and then he'll head out on a six-city tour across Japan, visiting Tokyo, Sendai, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka and Nagoya. Nov. 06 - Tokyo - Musician Institute Nov. 07 - Sendai - Musician Institute Nov. 08 - Sapporo - Musician Institute Nov. 09 - Fukuoka - Musician Institute Nov. 10 - Osaka - Musician Institute Nov. 11 - Nagoya - Musician Institute
Typhoon Talas slams into Japan
2011-09-03 15:03:00 WORLD NEWS:Typhoon Talas slammed into western Japan from the Pacific
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Japan Nuclear Crisis Calls Future of Atomic Energy Into Question ? SF Publi
2011-08-28 08:24:00 Via Scoop.it – Nuclear Power Sydney Morning HeraldJapan Nuclear Crisis Calls Future of Atomic Energy Into QuestionSF Public PressA panel of experts from the Bay Area gathered at the World Affairs Council of Northern California in June to discuss nuclear energy regulations,…Show original Tags: energy regulations, atomic energy, nuclear energy, nuclear crisis, sydney morning, Nuclear ...
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Richie Kotzen: Japan Benefit
2011-08-20 15:23:00 Poison and Mr. Big lead guitarist Richie Kotzen performs a LIVE guitar solo at the Rockers for Japan Benefit at Harper's in Tarzana, CA. See more at www.rockinrag.com Richie Kotzen LIVE Guitar Solo at Rockers for Japan Benefit
News: Music Matters for Japan
2011-08-13 16:40:00 To benefit the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami that shook the lives of so many in March 2011, 49 artists from 18 countries including Simple Plan's Pierre Bouvier and Sebastien Lefevbre, Evaline, These Kids Wear Crowns and 11 year old Yuto Miyazawa came together in Singapore to rerecord Coldplay's Fix You. The sale proceeds of the this track will go towards the Japanese Red Cross Society and Peace Boat (a Tokyo based charity which is helping with the country's rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts). Or you can donate directly at http://www.jrc.or.jp/eq-japan20-11/ or http://peaceboat.jp/relief/ Fix You - Music Matters for Japan (Various Artists)
Richie Kotzen: Rockers Red Carpet Interviews for Japan Benefit
2011-08-06 23:22:00 The Rockin' Rag's Rockn' Rolivia on the red carpet with Rockers for Japan at Harper's in Tarzana, CA featuring LIVE interviews with Paul Shortino, Carmine Appice, Ukulele Ray, Keli Raven, Richie Kotzen [3:20 in], Vinny Appice, Michael T. Ross and rocker brothers, Robert and Rudy Sarzo. Rockers Red Carpet Interviews for Japan Benefit
Marty Friedman: Mirai MTV Music Aid Japan
2011-06-30 20:17:00 "Northeast flea market for" not possible in one of the enduring support, under the help of your artists, will hold a special event. MTV MUSIC AID JAPAN essence of the event is also "free market northeast for" was delivered to the world as Ustream. He was the opening of the special stage from 21:00 VERBAL he was greeted to a host of working as a singer songstress alan chan in Japan from China's Sichuan province. Gitarisu will participate in a session which the famous Mr. Marty Friedman. Day, and introduction of special auction items will begin, and your message is missed for two hours! In the free market, not only at the booth to buy their favorite artists and goods out of your favorite artists, and auction proceeds through all the sub events for support will be donated to the Red Cross. by alan MTV MUSIC AID JAPAN "Mirai ~ longing future ~ Nostalgia" and "living" under-
News: Mark Boals and Virgil Donati team up for Japan Fundraiser
2011-06-02 23:46:00 SolMusic Management Inc. proudly announces: SHINE PREMIER http://www.facebook.com/event.p-hp?eid=230900033591071 released by Avalon Marquee Records, Tokyo Japan. The Release will be available in Asian market in date 22nd June 2011. SolMusic Management Inc. thanks SHINE CAST. All Profits will go to the RED CROSS TSUNAMI APPEAL JAPAN I want to thank all people that will support Japanese people buying the song. YOU CAN LISTEN SHINE THROUGH: http://iacmusic.com/artist.aspx-?ID=146864 **CREDITS:** **SONGWRITERS:** MARK BOALS, Lyrics VIRGIL DONATI, Music **INTERNATIONAL SINGERS PARTICIPATION:** - MARK BOALS, USA - (Seven The Hardway, Uli J.Roth, Ring Of Fire, Yngwie Malmsteen) - CHARLIE DOMINICI, USA - (Dominici, Dream Theater) - ROBERTO TIRANTI, Italy - (Labyrinth) - MAT SINNERr, Germany - (Primal Fear, Sinner) - ZAK STEVENS, USA - (Circle II Circle, Machines of Grace, Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra) - RONNY MUNROE, USA - (Presto Ballet, Metal Church) - EDU FALASCHIi, Brazil - ...
Thorbjorn Englund: Lion Music Japan Benefit - Failed Connection
2011-05-30 13:38:00 Winterlong have just unveiled a web video for their contribution "Failed Connection" to the upcoming album "Embrace The Sun - The Lion Music Japan Benefit Project" which sees release on 17th June 2011. Winterlong - Failed Connection (Lion Music Japan Benefit) This new track is the first offering since 2005 from the metal act led by guitarist/vocalist Thorbjorn Englund with the tracks line-up completed by drummer Gerald Kloos and guest vocalist Stella Tormanoff. "Embrace The Sun - The Lion Music Japan Benefit Project" features 28 brand new tracks spread over 2 CD's from some of the best Lion Music acts and some special guests. Dedicated to the victims of the Tsunami and Earthquake that struck Japan in March 2011, all artists and composers as well the record label and publishing company are donating their profits from the material included to the Japan Red Cross in hope of a better world. Full information and pre-ordering of "Embrace The Sun" can be found at: http://www.lionm... |
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