Welcome Naoto Kan

A warm welcome to the new Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan! There really isn’t much to say except, Kampai! Hope you last longer than your predecessor!  ...

200-inch Curved HD TV at KIX

Last week, Kansai International Airport unveiled a 200-inch curved plasma display. It the largest display of its type measuring in at 4 meters by 3 meters. KIX uses the screen to display videos introducing visitors to the airport giving them guidance how to get around...

Schools Randomly Sending Classes Home

School’s out for summer in Japan? No. Summer is over! So why are so many students around the country at home when they should be at school? Has Japan added a new holiday? The H1N1 virus is the culprit. It’s taking its toll on the Japanese students. But...

Shoulder to Shoulder at Costco Amagasaki

Costco is hitting TV in the Osaka area with huge success. TV infomercials about Costco are attracting hundreds and thousands to the Amagasaki store. Yesterday, there were so many shoppers, the streets leading to the store were backed up for blocks. Inside the store...