Saw this clip over at Japan Probe, and had to share it here as well. I haven’t ever seen a dog here in the States that has eyebrows like this….I wonder how common this is in Japan…..hmm. var a2a_config = a2a_config || {}; a2a_config.linkname="Dogs have eyebrows???"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=1555";

This story is funny in one of those “haha why is this a news story” ways…Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes JUST NOW realized that their daughter Suri’s name translates to ‘pickpocket’ in Japanese. In addition, as this LA Times article states, Celebrity couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes might have thought twice about naming their daughter Suri if they’d known that it means “pickpocket” in Japanese,...

This is a topic that has always interested me to think about. So long as I’ve been conscious of popular music, I’ve noticed a few times how it seems that some random American bands find extreme success overseas in Japan. Three of the most glaring examples of this to me (I’m only 25, mind you) are the bands Zebrahead, American Hi-Fi and Andrew WK. Zebrahead came out during the ska-punk era of the late 1990s/early 2000s, and exp...

This is pretty neat, if you’re a manga fan and are in the San Antonio, Texas area. A “grassroots” manga club, First Storm Manga is a community of manga enthusiasts who gather and hone their skills. As this article from the Houston Chronicle describes, Based in San Antonio with a branch in Houston, FSM helps aspiring manga creators hone their skills, collaborate with other manga artists and writers, and have fun crafting their wo...

I wish the Halls cough drops I take have this effect on my body! as usual, found this on Japan Probe. They’re chock full of good stuff every single day. a2a_config.linkname="Maybe I’m using the wrong cough drops….."; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=1528"; a2a.init("page");

Here’s a very cinematic trailer for the new Final Fantasy XIII video game, which will be released in Japan on December 17 on Playstation 3, and in the US in March 9, 2010. It looks pretty cool, if you’re into the Final Fantasy games. I’ve never really been too interested in them or RPG’s in general, but I can see where the appeal lies in games such as this. The storytelling and interplay do seem rather engaging and excit...

And this is proof. Japan Probe posted this video and I just had to re-post it because it’s so random it amuses me. I never expected to see Santa Claus scuba diving, but thanks to the Osaka Aquarium, I now have. a2a_config.linkname="The Holiday Season is here at last"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=1519"; a2a.init("page");

This article on Inventerspot shows just how far some people will go due to their love for anime. While I’m sure this will be a cool, exciting and potentially desirable option for the anime enthusiast, wouldn’t it be a bit startling to see someone in public with seemingly oversized eyes such as this? Wait, that’s probably actually the point…hmm… I wonder if this will take off or if it will only succeed in the fringes...

On Tuesday I went down to the Royal/T in Culver City to check out the Three Apples event/exhibit celebrating Hello Kitty‘s 35th Birthday. Since I went during a weekday, there wasn’t a big event going on like the ones that have gone on the past few weekends, but the cafe was still very crowded with Hello Kitty fans enjoying all the items, paintings, and the cafe itself. When you walk in, there’s a message written on the glass wa...

Something tells me this is probably a pretty effective commercial for these backpacks…. found it on JapanProbe a2a_config.linkname="Dancing Backpacks and a workout video???"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=1497"; a2a.init("page");

In case you haven’t been paying attention, Hello Kitty is EVERYWHERE right now, mainly because of its 35th Birthday celebration going on throughout the world and at the Royal/T cafe in Culver City. Well, over in Japan they’ve just released the newest Hello Kitty cell phone….as pictured above. This article from UberGizmo mentions how they’re having a hard time keeping this phone in stock in Japan, due to its popularity. To...

Bon Jovi has a new album out….that’s funny. What’s even sillier than that? This: hahah. It’s hard to think of something more random than pictures of Barack Obama in a 15 second commercial for the new Bon Jovi commercial….but who knows, maybe this is a good selling point for the album! a2a_config.linkname="This is silly…"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=1428"; a2a.init("page");

Original Story , Screenplay , Director : Kenji Kamiyama (The Director of “Ghost In The Shell S.A.C”Series , “Guardian of the Spirit” ) a2a_config.linkname="The King of Eden (Eden of the East THE MOVIE Theatrical trailer Vol.2)"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=1426"; a2a.init("page");

I liked the movie Sideways, the story of two friends played by Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church. Apparently it’s been remade into a Japanese version, with the setting now in Napa Valley instead of Santa Barbara. Check out this trailer… It’s funny to me to see the new Japanese versions of the original film’s characters, particularly the guy playing Giamatti’s character, since his was so over the top and angry a...

Check out this cool article from the Los Angeles Times about Hello Kitty’s 35th Birthday and the events going on at Royal/T in Culver City right now. It’s a neat read detailing just how massively popular the Hello Kitty brand has become over the years. a2a_config.linkname="Hello Kitty celebrated in Los Angeles Times"; a2a_config.linkurl="http://kawaiikakkoiisugoi.com/?p=1412"; a2a.init("page");