Happy Fourth! On the other side of the globe, Tokyo is on HIGH Alert!

Hope you had a great Fourth of July, and you still have all your digits. You're going to need them for the sales happening now, and the even better sales expected for this year's Black Friday.

If you happen to be traveling to Tokyo soon, be aware that, due to the G8 meeting, the capital city and entire country are in a state of high alert. Add to this the recent stabbing in Akiba, and you have a harried police force out there. Be careful!

Happening NOW in Tokyo - The Great Robot Exhibition

Going to Tokyo any time this month? Then make sure to make time for The Great Robot Exhibition.
They will have Honda's ASIMO as well as nostalgic robots from the past like "AtomBoy."

I'm guessing they won't have any Zoids ;)

More info, if you can read Japanese or use babelfish or some other tool.

Metrosexuals now in Tokyo??

Starting later this month (January,2008), Hello Kitty items "for men" targetting ages 18~20s will go on sale in Japan. This is the first time that any HK items will go on sale specifically for men.

I'm not sure I see the lure of this. T-shirts, bags, and watches with HK logo? Hmmm...I'd have to say I like Hello Kitty Black and White Cami/Panty set for women much better. ;)