Archive for the 'Japan' Category

June 1st, 2010

World Cup 2022 To Be Broadcast In Hologram?

It sounds like sci-fi, but the centerpiece of Japan's bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals -- a promise to broadcast a holographic projection of the game worldwide -- is not that far-fetched. The technology that would allow audiences to watch holograms of games played thousands of miles away projected onto a home-country soccer field is still ...
May 27th, 2010

They Do Things Different in Japan – Dog Wash Machine

Inside the closed machine, a dog receives a service that includes tear-free shampoo, rinsing and blow dry in the 30-minute course. It costs 1,000 yen (about US$11)
May 27th, 2010

ESPN’s 2010 FIFA World Cup Murals

As part of ESPN's continued rollout of all things World Cup, they have released 33 incredible murals. Featuring all 32 countries as well as the one above, this creative campaign has just won ESPN some creativity points. I'm a sucker for creative design, so seeing the artists own take on the countries and the spin they put on these murals in pretty rad. ...
March 22nd, 2010

adidas – The Feather Leads to the Revolution

adidas Japan has kicked off its latest phase of World Cup activities with an animated comic featuring national hero, Nakamura Shunske. The digital piece, created by TBWA\HAKUHODO, is the first in a series describing the journey of the Japan team through to the World Cup and will help create the spark that will start a revolution with Japanese fans ...
February 4th, 2010

Luxury Rides by Wald International

Japanese tuning house Wald International is launching a new line of modifications for some of the most eminently desirable luxury sedans and "four door coupes" on the market. Kitted up are the Porsche Panamera, Jaguar XJ, BMW 7 Series, Infiniti M after the jump,  and the Rolls-Royce Ghost seen above...goodness gracious!! (more...)
January 31st, 2010

Japanese Free-Kick machine

Castrol, makers of the motorised behemoth, claim they were inspired to create the machine by the Real Madrid star. Charles Charles Postles, chairman of BP Castrol Japan, said: "Cristiano Ronaldo kicks at about 130 kilometres per hour and this machine manages to get up over 200 kilometres per hour, so a new world record." The machine will be at ...
January 24th, 2010

Visvim | Abarth Moc Denim Folk

These are dope! Visvim a Japanese label has crafted a pair of loafer sneakers, the Abarth Moc Denim Folk. These loafers are crafted from a denim upper and comes in two different shades, a lighter grey-ish version and a darker, more somber colorway. The denim upper is lined with leather and its seams are closed off with black leather piping matching ...
October 22nd, 2009

Greatest Game Show Ever?

This can't be on regular TV in Japan can it? I don't know what the prize is, but I feel like we are all winners here. Lets give it up for the greatest game show ever....