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Japan Earthquake Videos!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by max

For those of you who want to see what the Japan earthquake was really like, here’s some videos from YouTube users during the actual earthquake of magnitude 8.9:

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Skyscrapers in Japan’s Earthquake/Tsunami Sway!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by max

Check out this video of skyscrapers in Tokyo swaying back and forth during the latest Japan’s earthquake/tsunami. It’s a good thing those skyscrapers were able to hold off the earthquake, retrofitted with earthquake-proof foundations.

via gawker

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Natto Fermented Soy Beans are Great for You!

Posted on November 20, 2009 by max

Back in the 70s, my dad was an exchange student in Japan for couple years where he had developed a taste for natto, fermented soy beans in Japan.  One of his favorite sushi is also Natto Maki, which is a sushi made with natto of course.

Well, these natto fermented soy beans have proven to be great for beating cancer and all types of diseases and plus, I find myself eating these nattos and liking them more and more.  Of course, the first time you taste it, it

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Ham Radio Hack – How to Use Ham Radio without a License!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by max

I remember back when I was 11 years old, I was trying really hard to get a ham radio license so I could talk to people all over the world.  I still remember staying up late nights, trying to learn English and Ham Radio at the same time.  Well, Make has a great tutorial on how to get started on Ham Radio without a license.

In the days before Internet and Dial-ups, I think Ham Radio was like the “thing” you can do to talk to people all over the w

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TokyoFlash Rogue LED Digital Watch Review!

Posted on July 19, 2009 by max

Wow, I just received TokyoFlash watches from Paul over at TokyoFlash in Japan. (Thanks Paul btw!)

The TokyoFlash Rogue LED digital watch was my first choice for looks regardless of the prices.

My first impression?

Quality craftmanship, these TokyoFlash watches look very “durable” and everything on the outside is made with Stainless Steel.

I’ve bought many LED digital watches before, including the

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Brain Controlled Robot From Japan!

Posted on July 13, 2009 by max

We’ve had many previous blog posts on brain-controlled robots.  Well, here’s another one to keep your mind interested!

Japan scientists at the Honda Research Institute have unveiled the world’s first brain to machine interface. Dubbed BMI short for Brain Machine Interface this new technology system will enable people to control robots using their mind.

via hackedgadgets

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Food Hack – How to Make Japanese Style Ramen!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by max

Well, if there’s a DIY Ramen Robot, we also need to learn how to make one.

My dad used to live in Japan for couple years as a college exchange student.  Without further saying, my dad knows Japanese culture and food very well, even speaks Japanese fluently.  Well, he’s favorite Japanese food is Japanese-style ramen.  He used to tell me all these stories about how Japanese ramen (in Japan) is the best ramen in the world, and that’s coming from a Korean man, it means a lot.

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DIY Robot Ramen Replaces Chef in Japan!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by max

Here’s an interesting story of a ramen-making DIY robot that can make up to 40 million different flavors of ramen.  As an avid eater of Korean and Japanese ramen, this is the most perfect idea for making ramen as robots can do them flawlessly, there’s no reason why anyone ever needs chefs for ramen anymore.

The ramen-making robot was built by 60-year-old shop owner Yoshihira Uchida, who spent about 20 million yen on its construction. Customers can place their orders on a computer in

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Retro Gameboy iPhone Case!

Posted on April 5, 2009 by max

Gameboy has been one of the oldest handheld units ever, the original Nintendo Gameboy I am talking about here.

Gameboys have been hacked very much so, even after decades after its first announcement, not a bad idea to stick it on your iPhone, which may be hacked for the next decade too.

That Girl’s Site has spotted one of the retro-gameboy iphone ca

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Zippo Hack – How to Turn Your Zippo into a Mint Dispenser!

Posted on March 30, 2009 by max

Tab Dock is a new Zippo insert from Japan that will turn your regular ol’ Zippo into a cool looking Mint Dispenser.  As an avid smoker who have previously used Zippos a lot, I think this may help stop my cigarette cravings while the alternative mints might also do some good too.

via ohgizmo

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