Vinny Kumar | Japan

Jan 20

Only In Japan: Store Employs Colorful Language to Advertise Sale

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via japansubculture. Hahaha… I remember I was in India once around Christmas time and saw a sign that said “Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!”… that made me laugh. It is not uncommon for people in foreign countries to misuse words or phrases in the English language. Recently in Japan, there was an advertisement for a “f*ckin’ sale” at Gallerie (which appears to sell handbags and women’s clothing)… too funny. Photos after the break.

May 04

Alice In Wonderland Restaurant (Tokyo)

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via hypebeast. Japanese design studio, Fantastic Design Works, created this Alice In Wonderland themed restaurant for the Diamond Dining company. More photos after the break.

Situated in a town fascinated with conceptual eateries, this latest Tokyo establishment features an imaginative combination of psychedelic decorations, dramatic designs and waitresses dressed in Alice costumes. Located in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district, the restaurant is situated in a 2254-square-foot space that’s divided into various scenes from the 1951 animated film.

Mar 11

Massive Earthquake in Japan

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A massive earthquake of 8.9 magnitude hit Japan today… I’ve been e-mailing a lot of friends over there this morning. I hope everyone is okay. My prayers go out to you. You can see more on this story via CNN.

Nov 19

Only In Japan: Gallery of Unusual Vending Machines

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JapanStyle has a gallery of unusual vending machines… the one above sells school textbooks and workbooks. Check out more here.

Oct 12

Only In Japan: Strange Old School Vending Machines

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via TokyoMango. Old school condom (top) and battery (bottom) vending machines from Japan!

Sep 20

Men In Suits Perform A Synchronized Walking Show

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This is pretty amazing – it is a troup of suited men doing a synchronized walking performance in a gymnasium. If you are wondering what is so spectacular here, fast forward to 1:50 and watch them do a speed-walking weave.

Aug 11

Only In Japan: Lobster Crane Game (Arcade)

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Remember the crane game that they have at arcades like Chuck E Cheese, etc? If you try hard enough you may be able to win a stuffed animal, a video game, etc. In Japan, they have an odd twist to this old childhood favorite. Imagine putting money in the machine and winning lobsters… live lobsters!

Aug 05