Weekly Digest: 10/1~10/7

October 8th, 2011By Category: Arts & Entertainment

We’re into October and the weather is still unstable, going from warm to cool to warm. But whatever the weather, there is plenty happening. Here is a digest from the In Japan section this week.

10/1(Sat.)
Akihabara to host Tokyo International Anime Festival Oct 27-28

Tokyo International Anime Festival is going to introduce not only new anime TV programs and movies this fall but also new technology related to 3D and smartphones too.

10/3 (Mon.)
Wendy’s to be relaunched in Japan in December

 When Wendy’s pulled out of Japan on Dec 31, 2009, thousands of fans were disappointed. Well, they are coming back. In early December, Wendy’s will open its first store in central Tokyo with burgers, baked potatoes, salads and frostys.

Other posts on 10/3 (Mon.):
TV commercial of the week: BOSS canned coffee
Baby Loves Disco BOOOGIE Halloween! 2011

 10/4 (Tue.)
The Philosophy of Fighting: On the Go Food-for-Thought for the Modern Martial Artist

 The article introduces the book “The Philosophy of Fighting: Morals and Motivations for the Modern Warrior” which provides thoughtful and intelligent essay collections on all topics pertaining to the world of martial arts. If you are interested in martial arts, this is the book for you.

Other posts on 10/4 (Tue.):
Earn 877,000 yen for one hour’s work with bananas
Anime DJ Bar opens in Akihabara
‘Death of a Japanese Salesman’
Foreigners in business: Toys”R”Us Japan

 10/5 (Wed.)
Look! That’s Shibuya on a Saturday

The article shows a video of a large crowd of people on Saturday afternoon at Shibuya Crossing and includes foreign people’s reactions to the video. When you watch the video, we would like to know what you think of it. The post also shows a video of a crowded train in Japan.

Other posts on 10/5 (Wed.):
Watch me – Jessica Michibata has time on her hands

10/6 (Thu.)
Here are some dieting methods you might not have thought of yet

The article introduces dieting fads being tried by young Japanese girls. Have a look their crazy methods and let us know what you think .

Other posts on 10/6 (Thu.):
100% Chocolate Cafe – the name says it all

10/7 (Fri.)
Popular soba restaurant chain draws foreign tourists

Soba noodle chain restaurant Medai Fuji Soba is very popular with foreign tourists for some reason. Let’s have a look why. It is also popular with salarymen too.

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