Japanese Bands Cover The Beatles

Beatlemania was no stranger to Japan. The Beatles one and only tour to Japan occurred in 1966, where they performed 5 concerts at the Budokan Arena in Tokyo. They arrived on Japan Airlines wearing Happi coats (pictured), and were guided through the airport by a large amount of security officers. The arena itself was only used for martial arts matches until then, with the Beatles being the first to perform music there. The concerts all sold out attracting 25, 000 fans, and now the arena is considered sacred ground for rock music in Japan. The Beatle “hurricane” (as they just missed a hurricane the day before their arrival) swept across Japan, inspiring would be musical artists to pick up their guitar picks and practice their music. They were – and still are – so highly idolized by their Japanese fans that many a tribute or cover band has been made.

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Final Fantasy XIII dated for December 17 in Japan

Due to some leaks on the internet, Square Enix has just confirmed that December 17 is the Japanese release date for Final Fantasy XIII. The date was supposed to be announced tomorrow at an event in Tokyo, but Square Enix decided to confirm the rumors. They’ve also released a new online ad that you can see here: advert 1 [source via finalfantasy-xiii

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IPhone/Ipod Touch Apps for Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary

Its been a little while since we talked about our favoriate Japanese Icon. Of course with her 35th anniversery , how could we not continue posting little finds, and other items of interest? Well, you now celebrate this kitty’s anniversary with apps for you ipod touch and your iphone. Of course the apps are divided into free and paid. In the free apps category there is the Anniversary App which will countdown to when she turns 35 on November 1st 2009, profiles her friends, updates you on the latest Hello Kitty News, and offers a commemorative movie ‘Hello Kitty Colors’. “ If your are willing to pay for some Hello Kitty applications, there are two. One is the iHello Kitty Tokyo App and the other is the Hello Kitty Camera. The iHello Kitty Tokyo App lets you play dress up with Hello Kitty. You can dress her in outfits much

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Outline of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009

If we ever get money flowing in this site I want to go to TGS every year. Here’s what they have in store this year: The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA; Chairman: Yoichi Wada; Location:Minato-ku, Tokyo), in cooperation with Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (Nikkei BP; President & CEO: Yasuo Hirata; Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo), will hold the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009 over a four-day period from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Makuhari Messe in Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. As in the previous two years, the first two days will be˜business days’ while the latter two will be open to the general public. TOKYO GAME SHOW 2008 featured an impressive total of 1,768 booths, which even surpassed the record set by the 2007 show. A total of 879 titles were exhibited, another record, truly reflecting the active endeavors of the game industry to further expand the market.

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Find Chokkan band from Taito all around Japan

[youtube]8oNHawBYlzE[/youtube] In Japan, they are using a sensor on the phone which allows you to use the phone as a guitar, drums, or violin. The game is free, but you do pay per song. In order to promote the new service they have hired a spokesperson. The spokesmodel is seen rocking out around Tokyo in public baths, at the laundry, in Shibuya. Somehow Vainya and the spokemodel need to meet. Above is one of the videos from their youtube channel here.

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Would you eat Strawberry Cheetos?

When I think of Cheetos, I think of crunchy cheesy goodness that turns your fingers bright orange. I do not think of strawberry or chocolate. However, the folks at Frito-Lay in Japan apparently do. These Strawberry Cheetos have just hit the shelves in Tokyo. I think they sound a bit intriguing, they’re essential plain cheetos with a strawberry frosting. I’m pretty sure there isn’t a cheese flavoring, although fruit and cheese go well together so I wouldn’t be surprised if it was. Oh and if you’re wondering why strawberry and not chocolate? Well, it’s simple, they already have a chocolate version. So what do you think? Would you try these?

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Maid Cafe opening in Culver City

This weekend marks the grand re-opening of Royal/T in Culver City. Royal/T is Los Angeles’ first Japanese inspired maid cafe. The store is part cafe/shop and art space. It is relaunching with the LA art weekend this weekend. Susan Hancock launched the space as a way to showcase her contemporary art collection. The maids dress in traditional Akihabara-style maid uniforms with a Lolita-esque touch. This cafe blends Oktaku and Lolita with style. The Royal/T Maid cafe is opening this weekend and from 8-10pm Lolitas should come on down because photographer Masayuki Yoshinaga will be signing his book Gothic & Lolita. So come and display for him how wonderful American Lolita’s are. The cafe has a great blend of traditional food from Tokyo’s Akihbara district. There is a fusion between California and Japanese texture to the menu. In the shop you can pick up t-shirts, figures, toys, bags, and lots of

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