Kowloon Walled City relive in Kawasaki Game Center

The Kowloon walled city demolished in 1994 relived in Kawasaki game center. The setting in the game center imitated the dark alleyways, poor lighting and drainage of the city. Those who never have the chance to enter the city or want to find fond memories can pay a visit there. The 3rd and 4th floors are the game center and internet cafe. It is quite a mega complex!
Its homepage http://www.warehouse.co.jp

Dancing squid over rice bowl

"Iikatei Tabiji 一花亭たびじ" in Hakodate (Hokkaido) has a tank in the restaurant which keeps the squids alive. The have a special dish called "Dancing squid over rice bowl (いか踊り丼)" which serve the squid alive to customers. The tentacles of the squid react to the ginger laced soya sauce and seem to dance over the rice. The making of the dish is shoot in a video and uploaded in youtube. Some may find it disturbing, while some may find it amazing.

Kimono Forest in Kyoto

Passengers getting on and off at the Arashiyama station in Kyoto are greeted with Kimono Forest made by Kyoyuzen.  Kyoyuzen 京友禅is a kind of fabric in Kyoto used for making kimono. With the tricks of the designer, Kyoyuzen becomes the light cover, when it is lighted up in the evening it gives a beautifull sight of Kyoto.

Animation Character Exhibition in Osaka

The animation "Sailor Moon" fancied many people in the 1990's. Now you can meet these magical girls in Kaiyodo Hobbykan Osaka. They are holding an exhibition displaying 500 female figures from the popular manga series. There is a corner set up to explain to the audience the construction of these figures. The expensive ones cost about several hundred thousand yen. The exhibition will close on 30 September 2013.

http://www.hobbykan.jp/schedule/index.html

Trick Art in Omizo Shopping Mall

To bring new excitement to the customer, 3D trick art is displayed in Omizo Shopping Mall (Gofukumachi, Himeji, Hyogo prefecture). It serves not only as an attraction to customer but it is also a place to find fun with kids. The trick art theme taken from fable, fairy tales and the national hero of Himeji will open up the mind of children and spark their imagination.

Super Coolant Insect Killer

In Japan there is a new kind of insect killer which is not using poisonous insecticides. The spray is in the form of super coolant -85 degrees, the cockroaches, bugs and insects are frozen to death instantly. This is non-toxic, environmental friendly and harmless to children.

Plus size Fashion Magazine

In March 2013 a fashion magazine called “la farfa” exclusively for plus size girls was launched in Japan. It brings the latest dressing and beauty tips to those who find it hard to dress well because of overweight. Those who are in the size of “LL to XXL” are eligible to be the models in this magazine. Big size girls can also be fashionistas!