Brian Ashcraft's Blog, page 660
March 12, 2014
Lots of old people in Japan.
Lots of old people in Japan. So...maybe?
Toasting Kit Kats at Home Sure Looks Dangerous and Delicious
Remember those gourmet baked Kit Kats? The ones available at the world's only Kit Kat boutique? Well, you can do that at home. You always could!
Good point!
Good point! But, with all the elderly people in Japan, I can see why they'd want it to be easy to find someone who fell... Though, I'm honestly not sure how often that happens... That being said, yeah, I don't quite get these...
March 10, 2014
They're not located in the middle of Kyoto, the city, but, from what I remember, a rather drab indus
They're not located in the middle of Kyoto, the city, but, from what I remember, a rather drab industrial area... I imagine they have a bit of freedom, but I am not certain.
Man Builds Huge Gundam to Delight Grandchild, Kid Isn't Impressed
In Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, 66 year-old Kenichi Okada began building a 2 meter tall Z Gundam statue for his grandchild. He spent eight months working on the statue, which weighs 40 kilograms.
Ridiculous Dancing Is One Way to End Porn Movies
Japanese porn director Henry Tsukamoto is famous (infamous) for ending his movies with dance numbers that can be summed up best in two words: somewhat goofy.
First Look at Nintendo's New Development Studio
Nintendo's Japanese headquarters built a new development studio in Kyoto. Here's a look at the completed structure.
Sony Video Game Exec Makes the Leap to Owl Noises
Let's see. The game is Destiny of Spirits: Asia. That's voice actress Kana Hanazawa. But she's voicing Tsukuyomi, the female character on the television screen. Who's voicing the owl? Why Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida.
New App Makes Japanese Train Rides Less Sweaty and Hellish
Ever wanted to know which train coach was the least crowded? Or what the temperature in each carriage was? Well, in Japan, there's an app for that.
Studio Ghibli's Toshio Suzuki is retiring from working as a producer.
Studio Ghibli's Toshio Suzuki is retiring from working as a producer. Instead, Sports Houchi reports that he will take on another role at the studio: General Manager. Sounds like he'll still be involved, but is passing the producing baton to the younger generation at Ghibli.
