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Considering how packed the nation’s pachinko parlours are, and in particular at the weekend,

some of the popular pastime’s premises are rather aptly named. Especially, it would seem, for those trying to escape the pressures of work, or, in this predominantly male dominated world, the wife.

Yet, for a gambling game that seems purely random rather than relying on any real skill, this could be an almost matchless moniker.

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Appropriately named pachinko?

Originally from Tokyo Times

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These retro cameras from Superheadz, called “Blackbird, Fly” are reminiscent of the twin lens reflex Rolleiflex cameras from the olden days, only these cameras take 35mm film rather than the traditional medium format film used in the originals. But, in honor of the originals, these new cameras produce square images (just smaller) so you retain that full retro feeling when you’re looking at the results. Trends in Japan tells us this camera will sell for under $100. Maybe they’ll be out in time for the holidays.

More on retro cameras:
LOMO retro cameras
Fisheye camera #Two

If you’re nostalgic for your old Rolleiflex . . . the Blackbird, Fly is coming soon

Originally from Popgadget: Personal Tech for Women

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Don’t you just hate it when you fall in love with a gadget that’s not available in this country? I’m a big fan of tokidoki, as faithful readers already know, and love my beautiful handbag, jewelry, belt buckle, and other accessories designed by Simone Legno. Therefore his limited edition tokidoki, PC - exclusive for the Japanese market and which can only be purchased on Fujitsu’s website - is killing me.

But the good news is that this FMV Loox eco friendly computer will be available state-side in the next six months and should retail for around $1,100.

While your shopping, I mean, browsing the tokidoki site, check out the evocative painting Simone created for the “This One’s For The Children of Sichuan” charity auction to benefit children affected by the disastrous earthquake that struck the Sichuan Province of China in May of this year. (An impressive group of artists and vinyl toy companies have come together for the charity auction which will take place online with live auctioneers from Friday, August 21st to Sunday, August 31st.) Give till it hurts.

Tokidoki mini-laptop

Originally from Popgadget: Personal Tech for Women

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I am always amazed and amused by these things, no matter how many I see.

“Though the dog barks, the procession moves on!”

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Still more North Korea propaganda posters

Originally from Japundit

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For something really different this weekend, here are three videos showing Tamasaburo’s performance of Sagi Musume, with English voice over comments.

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Kabuki: Sagi Musume

Originally from Japundit

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Growing up amid the radioactive ashes of war, children in 1940s Hiroshima had little to smile about… until the Kabaya "Hippo Car" cruised through their shattered neighborhoods. Sixty-plus years on, an updated custom sound truck still roams city streets, dispensing sweet caramels to a new generation.

Hiroshima’s Hippo Car, Dispensing Sweets and Dispersing Sadness

Originally from Inventor Spot - Inventions, Innovations, and Interesting Ideas for the Inventor in All of Us

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