Free iPhones in Japan

Softbank Mobile Corpration starting today through May 31 will be offering the 8GB iphone  for free with a 2 year contract. The 16GB will be offered at a reduced price. Monthly fees for internet usage will also be cut. The campaign is most likely due to the unusually slow adoption of the device in Japan.  With the internet capabilities of the iPhone, the company will most likely see a boost in revenue from software downloads and e-mails, if the campaign succeeds.

Georgia Max Coffee

Totally super sweet coffee that gives you energy to the MAX!!

Georgia is a brand of coffee flavored drinks owned by Coca-Cola Japan. Looks quite energizing doesn't it?   Go over to the Georgia website and try their flash Human Car Race Game.

The "Lost" Bento

Pikko over at Adventures in Bento Making, makes some very creative bento's.  She even shows steb-by-step how she creates each one.  Go over and check out her creations!

Make a Baby Cry Contest (Konaki Sumo)

At different temples in Japan throughout the year a contests called, Konaki (Crying) Sumo, are held.  The winner is obvioulsy the one who cries first or loudest.  The tradition is thought to bring good health to the participants.

Super Potato (スーパーポテト)

If you are on Facebook, there is an Akihabara fan page with groups of current pictures from around Akihabara.  Someone recently posted 35 new pictures of Super Potato, the retro gaming store.

Mos Burger Tobikiri Hamburger (モスバーガーとびきり)

I always enjoy a visit to the Mos Burger website.  Any time they add to their menu they go all out with flash to present their newest creation.  This is definately one place I will go when I am in Japan.

Tobikiri (とびきり) means extraordinary, super-duper etc.  Anyone in Japan know if this burger lives up to it's name?