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  • These Japanese Commercials Will Delight And Amuse You

    The Wii U is out in Australia on November 30, but Japan will have to wait until December to get the new Nintendo console. To build hype, Nintendo is now running commercials for the hardware. But that’s not the only game in town. There are entire channels filled to the brim with wonderful Japanese commercials.…


  • Ripping Off Your Biggest Fans

    Japan is expensive. Tokyo and Osaka consistently rank among the most expensive cities in the world. With the strong yen, Japan is even pricier for foreign visitors. It’s no steal for nerds, either. It’s highway robbery.