In the first penalty shootout in the 2010 World Cup Paraguay beat Japan 5-3 after the game ended 0-0 after extra time. In a dour match, where both sides were playing for a place in the quarter-finals for the first time in their histories, it took the dreaded penalty shootout to separate these two sides [...]
What a game it was? The first penalty shootout of the FIFA world cup 2010, and it was a magnificent occasion to watch the match in the beautiful stadium at Pretoria. People who thronged the stadium witnessed a marvelous game of soccer, played in front of a packed capacity stadium in Pretoria. No one would [...]
In the last meaningful game in Group E Japan beat Denmark convincingly to move into the Round of 16. On Thursday night in Rustenburg the Japanese controlled the game for large passages and this was reflected in the 3-1 final score. Japan now move into the second round for the 2nd time in their history, [...]
Japan played an outstanding game of football in front of the capacity crowd at Rustenburg. The game was played at an amazing speed, with Japan causing an upset as referee blew the final whistle. Though, the initial ten minutes belonged to the Danes, as they attacked from both flanks, and terrorized Japanese defense with their [...]
Netherlands defeated Japan in the second phase of the 1st round match at Durban. It was considered as an important Group E duel, not because of the strength of both the teams, but rather as team standings within the group. Japan coming off at the back of a win in their first match against Cameroon, [...]
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Long time no hear from Tokyo-based crap gadget maker Thanko . About for weeks ago, the USB specialist released a mouse with a built-in speaker , only to follow up today with the Nikukyu Mouse [JP], a mouse that looks like a cat paw for some reason. The 800dpi mouse is nothing special, but perhaps someone would like it to combine with Thanko’s USB-powered “Hot Cat Gloves” , their USB cat paw gloves (these are different ones) or the Thanko Catgirl earphones . I don’t know what it is with this company and cats. If you really are interested in this kind of stuff, head over to Geek Stuff 4U where the Nikukyu Mouse is already available for potential buyers not living in Japan ( price: $27 ).
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Nintendo’s announcement of its new portable 3D gamimg device 3DS was very brief, prompting us to speculate about possible features and implications for the way people will play games in the future. But today the Nikkei , Japan’s Wall Street Journal, is offering a bit more insight (and the Nikkei is usually a very reliable source). As a reminder, what we know so far is that the new hardware won’t require any glasses for users to see the 3D images, will be backwards compatible to DS and DSi games, make its debut between April 2010 and March 2011, and make its debut at the E3 gaming conference in Los Angeles in June. Here are all new details the Nikkei was able to dig up: – Nintendo says the 3DS will be the first device of its kind. – It will be sold, probably in Japan first, in the latter half of this year. – Nintendo considers giving the 3DS a 3D joystick, force feedback and an accelerometer. – The company already secured patents for several 3DS-related technologies last year. – Compared to its 2D-based predecessors, the new device will feature improved wireless communications speed and battery life. – The screen will be not be larger than four inches (the DSi XL’s screen is 4.2 inches). Another interesting thing to note is that Nintendo shares traded above 30,000 yen ($330) for the first time in over 11 months Wednesday (30,850 yen, which is 2,880 yen above Tuesday’s close). Investors have big expectations for 3D, it seems. Via The Nikkei [registration required, paid subscription]
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There’s no shortage of creepy nerd-related stuff out there. I mean, while Japan’s notorious rape simulators are pretty much the pinnacle of gaming-related perversion, there’s still a lot of weird stuff out there. Remember this sleazy contest ? Now, some enterprising person looked at the internet a little while ago and said to himself (surely him self), “Well now. We have gaming girls like the Frag Dolls, and we have desperate gamers with disposable incomes. And we have cam girls. How can I make these pieces fit together?” Simple. Make a site where desperate gamers pay to watch/play with gamer cam girls! It fits the timeless formula: 1. Put cute girls on internet-connected cameras 2. Profit I’m not convinced this will be anything less than a complete boondoggle, of course. I mean, how can… where will they… how do they expect… oh, forget it. As Oscar-winner Christopher Waltz says in Inglourious Basterds , “What tremendous feats human beings are capable of once they abandon dignity.” Or maybe it’s just a way for some girls to put away a few bucks. GameCrush should be launching any second now, so go try it out. Only for the 360, at the moment – pity! [via Crave ]
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Hello, my name is Devin, and I’m a bagaholic. I can’t get enough. Despite getting my hands on such awesome and varied backpacks as the Mamba Shift , the Soyuz , and the Vandal , not to mention those sweet things from Acme Made back in the day, I can’t help but lust after the latest book-and-laptop receptacle. This time, unfortunately, the rascals have made it only available in Japan. Curses! I think what attracts me about this thing is those twin steel buckles. As practical as Velcro is, buckles are awesomer, especially when they’re metallic. I must have some magpie in me, because anything shiny like that just entrances me. In addition to being limited to Japan, this sucker costs a mind-blowing ¥48,825 — over $500 , over at Beauty & Youth.. This is why my handlers don’t let me loose in Tokyo with a credit card. I have to be kept on a leash and given quarters, which I save up to spend on gyudon at Yoshinoya. Shameful, I know — but savory. [via High Snobiety and Doobybrain ]
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Japan and its alarm clocks . Most of these devices force you to wake up through an extra-annoying noise (or by moving away from you), but this new one, the so-called Twist Alarm Clock [JP], makes you solve (simple) math problems. The way it works is that when the alarm starts ringing in the morning, the clock uses its two displays and two rotatable parts to create a math problem, for example 8+2=?. It won’t stop ringing until you give it the right answer. 5-4=2, as seen in the picture above, won’t work. Maker D-Forme says the main idea behind their clock is to force buyers to activate their brains in the morning. Sized at 13.5×6.3×7cm, the Twist Alarm clock is available only in Japan (price: $30). If you’re interested, I’d suggest contacting import/export specialists like Japan Trend Shop , Geek Stuff 4 U or Rinkya .
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