On the heels of the now super-popular Salaryman Gets Ready for Work in 5 Minutes, we now have the children version to present featuring Tomoko Murakami.

Thanks JapanProbe.com!

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As anticipated, more videos of the amazing 1:1 scale Mobile Suit Gundam standing in Odaiba have been posted. This one is pretty cool. May start doubling up since there are so many.

Another nice capture of Giant Gundam and the surrounding area:

Unless the thing actually lifts off the ground or starts walking I probably won’t post [...]

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Eri Kamei of Morning Musume learns the word “refrigerator” in English!

冷蔵庫 = reizouko = refrigerator!

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Aeon Shop Summer Apparel Commercials for Mizugi (bikini) and Yukata (summer-ware).

Bikinis are MAGIC! (thanks dannychoo.com).

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Traditional Japanese Weddings are gaining more popularity. This mixed couple flew from NYC to Kyoto to get married. Guess the Gaijin couldn’t handle sitting on his knees for so long (I know the feeling).

Thanks to JapanProbe.com for the heads up.

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Good Dog! “I Eat My Pigeon” practices her Japanese with her dog!

Read more here about I Eat My Pigeon and her cute dog.

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Premiering Monday, July 6 as part of the Part of Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film June 30 - July 12, 2009.

Yes, I still want to attend. Send me an invite!

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Dancing Crabs in Wakayama Prefecture! Why do they dance?
Crab danceby gariisenab
Thanks JapanProbe.com!

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Premiering Friday, July 3 as part of the Part of Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film June 30 - July 12, 2009. Oh how I would love to attend that.

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Lady Gaga shows off her Hello Kitty inspired outfit on Japanese TV. She could easily blend in down in Harajuku on Sundays.

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