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4:00 PM on 04.08.2013

Doraemon is trying to help Tokyo host the Olympics

Japan's most famous, earless, robotic cat is at it again, and now he's on a mission for Tokyo. The Japanese Olympic Committee has appointed the famous Fujiko F. Fujio creation as the ambassador for Tokyo's bid of th...

Hiroko Yamamura

10:00 AM on 04.26.2012

You don't have to wait 7 days for Sadako's opening pitch

As part of a promotion for the upcoming Sadako 3D, the famous ghost from The Ring showed up at the Tokyo Dome to throw the ceremonial opening pitch. The Hokkaido Ham-Fighters (whose mascot is a bear for some reason) and the ...

Bob Muir

6:00 PM on 04.10.2012

Sadako from The Ring will be pitching at a baseball game?

In what has to be one of the most bizarre movie promotions I have ever heard of. Sadako Yamamura (no relation) of The Ring fame, will be throwing the opening pitch at an upcoming baseball game. The Hokkaid...

Hiroko Yamamura

3:00 PM on 09.26.2011

One Piece My Ball Stamp isn't as painful as it sounds

Fan of playing a few rounds of golf? Always losing your balls? Tired of getting your balls mixed up with your friends balls? Well then, there is an unfortunately named product simply beckoning for your hard earned pennies. It...

Chris Walden

3:00 PM on 09.22.2011

MMA fighter Kazushi Sakuraba has mad Doraemon skills

I'm not sure how many people of this site follow mixed martial arts or its roots, but if you do, Kazushi Sakuraba and his anime antics are no stranger to you. In my eyes Saku is the probably the greatest fighter of ...

Hiroko Yamamura

10:00 AM on 09.22.2011

AKB48's second annual Janken tournament winner is crowned

Alright, let's get serious for a moment. We're talking about AKB48 and a game of paper, scissors, rock. Who will be the victor! Who's head will end up on a spike? Wait, what? Sorry I got a bit excited there. Watch the stunning competition after the jump! [Thanks Ric Quintanilla for the tip]

Hiroko Yamamura

4:00 PM on 04.01.2011

Two more Sumos charged with fixing matches

Sumo wrestling is pretty serious business in Japan. Matches are often televised and people still fill arenas to watch it on a regular basis. It's not exactly a lucrative sport either. If you've got a low ranking -- most&...

Tim Sheehy

10:00 AM on 12.01.2010

Score 9000 under par with Dragon Ball golf...balls

Of all the accessories most appropriate to be paired with the likes of the Dragon Ball franchise, one might believe golf-related products to fall somewhere near the bottom of that particular list. On the other hand, there are...

Mike LeChevallier

1:00 PM on 09.15.2010

Japan planning to sweep the 2016 Olympic games

The Japan Olympic Committee are proud people, wouldn't you say? Even though the event is 6 years away, that doesn't stop them from boasting about themselves.  At the Rio Olympics in 2016, Japan is claiming they...

Marcello Milteer

4:00 PM on 08.24.2010

Japan's little league could take the world stage

I've never been big on sports. Sure I enjoy watching some on occasion, but in terms of actual fandom, I'm not the guy to talk to about it. When it comes to baseball, I'm even less interested, but Japan, on the other hand, lov...

Tim Sheehy

7:00 AM on 07.22.2010

Air Gear gets an OAD with its 30th manga volume

Are you a fan of Oh! Great's popular skating manga Air Gear? Do you pine for more episodes than what 2006's anime adaptation by Toei Animation could provide? Then get excited, because more animated goodness is heading your wa...

Bob Muir

6:00 PM on 07.21.2010

Chimp plays baseball, actually interests me in the game

Monkeys are awesome. End of discussion. Now that we've established that inarguable fact, let's see what awesome things monkeys are doing now. With their awesomeness. Because they're awesome.This week: baseball, the American p...

Bob Muir