Goto Maki leaves Hello!Project
Photo from Gotomaki.net Former Morning Musume member Goto Maki revealed that she is finally graduating from Hello!Project during her tour at Saitama’s Sonic City last October 28. Her decision to leave was propelled by the theft scandal that involved her brother, Yuki earlier this month. Another reason is that she wants to be considered as a serious music artist and no longer as an idol. More in Japanese from...
Guess what this robo can do
What do you think is going on in this photo? What you’re seeing is a human and a humanoid robot named “Karfe Lady” developed by Japan’s Nippon Engineering College to play janken (rock-paper-scissors) during a robot sports even in Akihabara late this month. Photo and news from Yahoo!News Japan
Inoue Mao’s new drama
One of the reasons why I haven’t posted anything yesterday was because I was too caught up d*wnl*ading and watching First Kiss. I like Inoue Mao. I first saw her on Kids’ War and she sure does play the role of the sassy tomboy very well. And it was no wonder she’s perfect for the role Makino Tsukushi in Hana Yori Dango. Phtoto from Wiki D-Addicts Speaking of being a sassy tomboy, Mao-chan is back with a new TV drama...
PV Softly – Leah Dizon
Can Leah Dizon actually sing? Judge for yourself: More Leah Dizon here and here.
Boobie plushies
At first glance they might look like… hey, they are boobies! Cute boobie plushies in fact. From the kyara goods maker, JUN Planning, comes another plushie collection called Funwari Miruku-chan (funwari = fluffy and miruku= milk). Like the Cabbage Patch Kids of years yonder, these slightly mischievous plushies have a background story and kyaras to match. Funwari Miruku-chan: Easy going, refuses to get big despite everything,...