A couple of friends have sent me the CNNgo article about EVA Air’s updated Hello Kitty jets. EVA has had Hello Kitty jets for a while – here’s the 2008 version – but the new ones are updated with Hello Kitty stylings on the interior and even in the meal service! EVA is a Taiwanese [...]
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ASL National Anthem at the Super Bowl
The annual telecast of the Super Bowl always includes the national anthem, and every year certain themes are prominent: football players mouthing the words, a jet fighter fly-over, and – in recent years – shots of troops overseas preparing to watch the game. Since 1992, there has been another element of the Super Bowl’s national [...]
Cat Cafes in Tokyo
For future reference, here is a partial list of cat cafes in Tokyo and their nearest train stations. Ones with asterisks are those I have been to, but not even all of those are listed! Cat Magic – Shinjuku Sanchome NekoMaru – Ueno NekoMaru East – Kinshicho Nyan – Machida Nyan 2 – Ikebukuro Hapineko [...]
Returning the iPod
Over the weekend, I went to the mall with a friend and decided I wanted an iPod touch 4G. I have for a long time, because of its front facing camera, and also the cool iOS apps that make use of cameras, such as Instagram (yeah yeah, it’s coming to Android someday)…but this weekend I [...]
Weekly Quicklinks for January 14, 2012
100 Interviews : THE LIST Cool interviews with everybody from porn star James Deen to a guy who doesn’t believe in the moon landing. Urban Atrophy Collection of urban exploration galleries in the Washington-Baltimore area.
T-Mobile Worked Out
Got my Tmo situation worked out! Thanks to a helpful redditor who works for the AT&T Loyalty Department, I was able to get help from Tmo’s Loyalty Department and get our family plan split into two lines starting on March 17th, when my bill cycle resets after I’ve left. :A: will pay $60/mo for 500 [...]
GuruNavi
Aha! I had seen GuruNavi a while ago, but I didn’t realize they have an English version until now. It’s a restaurant guide for all of Japan, including approximate pricing, so I know where to go besides Yoshinoya, Coco’s, and other chains.
Weekly Quicklinks for December 17, 2011
Becoming legally Japanese: FAQ: Do you have to take a Japanese name if you naturalize? Fascinating information about the legal requirement to take a Japanese name if you become a naturalized Japanese citizen.
Weekly Quicklinks for December 10, 2011
What Should I Do When My Laptop Battery Doesn’t Last As Long As It Used To? Tips for analyzing your battery and getting the most out of it. Solar charging e-reader Instructions for making your e-reader solar-charging so you never have to charge it again.
Weekly Quicklinks for December 3, 2011
Penthouse Interview With L. Ron Hubbard Jr. From 1983. The Great Shift in Japanese Pop Culture – Part One