A Week in Tokyo 35
Another great and productive week. Business at Mirai Inc has been going swimmingly well and looks like we will be hiring sooner rather than later to manage the amount of clients projected for this year.
First photo is of Kenji Hall from Business Week at the office. Hmmmmm.
The glassboard on the back has some doodles regarding the order pipeline for Mirai Gaia which we are focusing on now for a few launches in April/May.
Trying to get used to my heavy suddenly acquired mouse - the Logitec M-RBQ124. Its got some sort of gear inside which automatically switches depending on how fast you scroll.
Logitec is actually called Logicool in Japan because there was already a company called Logitec who also sells computer peripherals ^^; Just browsing round their HP and spotted these nice slot in HDD cases.
Pizza lunch - 1,200 yen.
Ai Shinozaki on the cover of Young Jump.
Some late afternoon beverages n snacks.
Was snowing earlier this week. Not too bad today but been freezing for a few days.
Disposing of some ancient drives - I usually physically destroy them before throwing them out - zeroing out the drive takes too much time sometimes.
Out n about in Shinjuku. Lumix LX3.
A new Italian place at Daikanyama. Pizza tasted like rubber.
Recently got hold of a cheap secondhand PowerMac G5 from a friend. Was going to use it for serving up some images but it kept hanging after installing Leopard. Also made a load of noise even when doing simple tasks. Took it back for a refund after a few days. Boot up time was lightning though. Anybody else have probs with a G5?
Me is a sucker for Japanese commercials. This Mango Mix looked great on TV but tasted like poo.
Yes we do eat at home sometimes ^^; Singaporean style chicken rice.
With good comrade Hideki Francis Onda. An entrepreneur who owns Tunewear and Focal - he manufactures and sells a load of Apple related products and owns companies all over za warudo. He also used to be the Sales Director at Apple.
Checking out Francis-sans Canon EOS 5D Mark II which also shoots incredible video - a sample below. Camera and lense together cost about 300,000 yen.
Porsche is just one of the tons of cars that Francis owns. The CEO of Good Smile Aki-san also has a ton of cars. Wonder if I will catch this "car thing" too ^^; I do know that my next car will be the Fairlady Z though. Am looking for a decent scale completed model of it with no luck.
At the offices for a meeting with Francis and his team. Expect an exciting announcement soon.
The main office area at Focal.
There is a production room filled to the brim with coolsome shiny equipment.
Today there was some sort of course going on.
In the stockroom area of Focal - a ton O yummy Mac accessories. Do you bother to buy accessories for your iPods/iPhone? I went and got a case for my iPod Touch but only used it for a while - the iPod Touch is quite a tough nut and no scratches on the screen so far. Got a few scratches on the back but not too bothered.
Up until now we've used 4 models of iPod so far. My next one will be the new iPhone rumored to be out in June. Softbank dropping the price to zero yen and ending the campaign at the end of May was too obvious ^^;
Dinner at home - Laksa "style" noodles. Yum.
A leaflet delivered by the local fire brigade during a visit. From April 1st 2010, all residences in Japan will be required to install smoke detectors. Folks in Japan can download more info about this from the Tokyo Fire Department.
We don't have any right now but will pick some up soon. We've even seen folks handing them out in the streets but personally would not advise on using them - could potentially be tapped with a listening device.
Listening devices or "Touchouki" [盗聴器] seem to be a problem in Japan and one regularly sees news of them on TV. This site has photos of an electrical adapter showing a how it has been rigged with a hidden microphone. The electricity will continue to power the microphone and the signals are usually picked up nearby. Many of the victims of these devices seem to be young females.
Back to the leaflet - notice the "22" - thats the Japanese year for 2010. You can use thisyear.jp when you forget which Japanese year it is - I forget all the time.
This mornings office.
A new pose for Aoi-chan. Gorgeous.
A slight pose shift for Saber Mirai. Hmmmm. Maybe she would like to try on a Haruka uniform version too *calls chun*
Looking forward to the new green pedestrianized area currently under construction nearby.
In Roppongi on the way home from a networking event.
Have had bad handwriting since a kid. But also noticed that with many computer engineers too ^^; Sometimes my writing is so illegible that I have difficulty trying to figure out notes that I write for myself ^^; Been looking for a simple recording device to take voice notes. There was a watch by Casio that records voice notes many moons ago but they don't make em anymore. Any recommendations?
The farm of Mac Mini's grows in size - now four of them. The new one was suddenly acquired ^^;
One of the machines has been serving up most of the static images and seems to be doing a good job of late. Got more plans for the farm in the near future.
Have learned a lot about how to set up and run servers at home and how to run dozens of sites on one IP address using ProxyPass and ProxyPassReverse in the httpd-vhosts.conf file of Apache 2.
ProxyPass is configured on the machine accepting HTTP requests which are being directed from the router on port 80. The machine accepting the HTTP requests then forwards something like moo.dannychoo.com to another internal machine at 192.168.111.20. Use the following in a VirtualHost tag.
ServerName moo.dannychoo.com
ServerAlias moo.dannychoo.com
ProxyPass / http://192.168.112.20/
ProxyPassReverse / http://192.168.112.20/
Anybody here running a server at home?
In some restaurants in Japan, you will come across "ladies lunch sets." I was told that it means that the portions are small but has more variety and that men are welcome to order them. I remember asking if I could order a ladies set a a sushi bar - the sushi master said "only if you are a bit queer" and I replied "you bet."
Trying out a local place that we haven't tried out yet. Notice the lady with purple hair. Not sure why but many elderly ladies over here have their hair dyed purple.
Some yummy oyakodon.
Yakiniku at Matsuya.
Networking event at Appliya - the folks making all the Evangelion iPhone apps.
One of the folks I met that evening heard that I was coming so brought along this Vader light saber that he picked up in an auction. He wouldn't tell me the exact price but said "yeah thats about right" when I guessed 30,000 UK pounds!
Picking up some chemistry at the chemist. Is "chemist" just a UK term?
Checking out a comrades iPhone and the apps he has installed. Forgot the name of this app but of you blow into the mic, her skirt lifts up and she goes "kya!"
More moesome iPhone apps. He also runs a popular iPod site called iPod Style.
Lunch at the obachans place round the corner.
Some absolutely gorgeous pair of suddenly acquired headphones - a gift from Francis - available at his online store for 14,800 yen.
Lately I keep all figure boxes but then throw them out after deciding on the figures that I really want to keep. Figures that I don't want go back in the box and usually go to the next folks who visit our office.
The latest promo at Mc Dees involve baseball players - you can collect all 8 clear folders but they don't seem to be proactive in giving them out - only if you ask for one.
On the way to Kanagawa for an appointment.
Throwing out the cans, bottles and clear plastics on recyclable day.
At the new Italian place round the corner.
Love the pizza n pasta that they serve.
This is their pasta - served with some garlic (?) bread type thing.
Tommy Lee Jones looks after the ads for Boss can coffee over here - one of my faves below and more at Japan Probe.
Curry stew served up by mikuru-chan at home.
Cherry blossom in our local park. Will be taking time out to see more during the Hanami season. Check out some pics from our previous Hanami trip at Mitsuike Park.
About 07:30AM - a walk in our local park taking in the cold n crisp fresh air.
Yakiniku at Anrakutei.
Finishing off with some hot dessert topped with ice cream.
Diving through the clear roads of the metropolis at night listening to some cool Ridge Racer R4 tunes.
Motorbike full O neon lights. Tried to look for something adaptable for my armor but all I found were stuff for cars or bikes that needed to be plugged into big batteries. I could modify but am lousy at electronics.
Index-chan nendoroid with some Yakisoba.
Index finds a cozy place of residence at the checkout.
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Woot! Mac happy post =)
P.S. I drive the Z's fatter cousin Skyline and I must say... its amazing.
sysop
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danny, that appears to be a fake logitech... the real ones have logitech on top, while that has.. logicool?
yes, i confirmed.
sysop
http://www.wowtuga.org/forum/
ok, forget the "in-japan" part.
Student
oh wow I didn't even notice that
College Student
Don't you guys read? lol.
Btw why is it fairlady Z? I thought it was called a 370Z? no? Maybe it's a Japan thing.
And not too sure about the chemist thing, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't make sense when you say "picking up some chemistry" lol. Some people in the UK call it a pharmacy too.
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
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What's wrong with picking up some chemistry?
Myself-finder
only heard of fairlady Z through wagan
Student Pilot
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Erm if I am not wrong its 'full name' is Nissan 350Z Fairlady. I guess the model is 350Z while the 'codename' is fairlady. Heard somewhere from one of my car-fanatic female friend that this car is apparently designed by a lady. I didnt check it up though. So i could be wrong >.<
Mail reader
its the fairlady in japan because all cars have awesome names in japan... while in US, a car with must be either a lame eco car or super sport car.
example:
- eco car: civic, camery, etc
- luxury but not super sport car: Mercedes E350, S550, S65, etc
- super sport car: Gallardo, Enzo, etc.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
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The index nendoroid is super cute!! Nice chicken rice and laksa too ^^
My handwriting is also kinda poor, have to write slowly to get out clear words...
Moesome ipod icons, I'm still using the iPod touch cover as I don't wanna dirty the back of it with fingerprints ^^;
Student
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I always enjoy reading your weekly tokyo articles. Thx again
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
Me too!! great pictures! ^^
Student
Hey, you are from where I am from, well, my parents at least. Cool.
Dog of the Country
is there a wallie for the last pic?? it's uber nice!!
CEO MIrai Inc
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Will go back and take a better pic.
Dog of the Country
it's all right if you're busy dude lol...
Studio Bleach founder/owner
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I currently have a 3rd gen iPod nano. I got it as a gift after my 1st gen died. But seeing how the current iPod nano looks, as well as the iPod touch... as well as specks of dirt getting under my iPod... I plan to find a way to get a red next-gen iPod nano. Maybe an iPod touch.
But I definitely want to upgrade to the latest iMac since I have a G4 and a Sony Vaio laptop. Not happy with the laptop due to numerous issues. I mean... LOOK! They are giving out Dragon Ball Z toys at McDonald's!
Student
Wow - I can't believe most people don't have fire detectors.
We have some scary adverts in the UK about not having them...
Viewfinder
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I lol'ed at the commercial XD
meow-meow!
http://sokhim.com
Mac kicks butt!
so does Canon. i wish i had a 5d MKII. i'm so jealous of all the people making cool vids with it.
college student
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i personally jsut bought a 45OD ^.^
IT Tech
http://www.t-ono.net
Some great pictures you got there. Good to hear about job openings with the economic slump hitting hardest in America and affecting the rest of the world, making job hunting difficult for otakus.
Hm... the food at home looks quite delicious.
Film Student
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That bishoujo skirt app makes me want an Iphone! lol
Student
KORAAAAAA
:D and thats why boss has exclusive rights to tommy
JR. College Student
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Ugh I hate ear buds, I don't understand the appeal or why people would pay more than $5 for any pair... that's just me though.
...and no I don't have an ipod miraculously.
Student
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well the ear buds do work, after you spend about 15 minutes on public transport looking like a twit while trying to force them into your ear. Then suddenly they sorta fit and noise from the outside world ceases...all there is is your music from misc mp3 player. kinda surreal really.
in australia chemists are called chemists but that hardly counts, does it.
Pre-U Student
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Ear buds work better in noise cancellation. The bass also sounds better than most other regular earphones excluding those high end ones which cost a bomb.
I personally prefer ear buds since they are more comfortable to put on for long periods of listening. Earphones usually cause slight pain/discomfort for me after around an hour of use.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Earbuds are easier to carry around in your pocket. x_x
3D artist
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I love the 'week in tokyo' posts. Nice to see the day to day goings on.
Software Developer / Space Marine
Cool post. Btw, I also want a Nissan. Over here its just called the 350Z, but now theyre changing it to the new 370Z.
Really want one -_-'
those foods make me hungry !!!! >_<
had an iPod a long time ago
Designer
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omg! that plain metal tube cost 30,000 pound?!?!
Geek Liaison
http://www.thegeekreview.com
It's an old style flash gun. The light sabers from the first two Star Wars movies were made on the cheap. Vader's and Luke's were flash guns while Obiwon's was made from plumbing parts and part of a hand grenade.
You can see how the did it here http://revision3.com/systm/starsaber/
Student
What a fun and busy filled week. i really want to try that dessert with ice cream.
Also i agree with NPC, why would one pay for earphones that cost around $148 that's pretty much day-light robbery, it better be able to do something special heh. But getting free is a different story ^_^
i own a ipod shuffle, and to be honest, Apple could of designed the docking charger abit more sturdy, the metal part, i think its called a 'jack', bends easily. Gonna be staying away from shuffles >_<
Dirty Gentleman
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Haha... I own those exact v-moda earphones except mine are chrome silver. Great bass and very clear, but I wish it had a legit case instead of that pouch. Heard good and bad things about them, but so far no problems for me.
Use to house my ipod touch in a nice leather case, but the humidity in China totally wrecked it. I dropped my ipod before, so it has a ding in the corner, but no internal damage. Now I just have it in one of those silicon cases which does a good job in protecting it casing, and allows easy access to the screen.
Also, your new mouse looks eerily similar to my Logitech mouse. Weird.
CEO MIrai Inc
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Its the same mouse - I took it from you.
流浪人
I think you two are just living in the same house...
college student
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Oo oh! danny is FatBasterd ur pet ghost >.<
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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It's like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! One's evil and the other's completely unaware of it. I'll leave you to decide which is which.
Customs & Weird Stuff
If the M-RBQ124 is a bit large for your tastes,
you may want to try the "VX Nano". It is lighter
and more portable as it was meant for laptop use.
Plus it has the same fast scrolling wheel and
extremely small USB receiver. :)
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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I kindly suggest LiveScribe: http://www.livescribe.com/
Can't wait for the exciting announcement in April ^_^
Did your wife cook the Laksa? The color of the soup look more like curry/hokkien mee or is it because added coconut milk?
£30,000 pounds price tag from an auction for a genuine movie equipment is quite common among wealthy bidders.
You may use decoration LED for CPU casing as it only need 12V battery to power up.
Nice cottage for Index-chan~~~~~~~
CEO MIrai Inc
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Interesting pen - love the commercial ^^;
Wifey made the laksa - used pre-packaged mixes from Singapore.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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I'd been waiting to buy that pen around 6months ago, but thought of my handwritings is really bad as sometime I can't even "decipher" what I'd wrote to myself ^^;
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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That type of Laksa is Singapore's famous Curry Laksa~~~~
Injured
That looks like one hot bowl of curry Mikuru served up. About hand writing. I can't even read my own signature lol. Was a self automechanic changing out transmissions, engines, rebuilding so I busted my hands up when wrenches and pry bars slipped a lot. Then forever I did tree trimming every house we were owned and wrapped rope around my hand to pull it tight, the cut wood, pulling the branches from a big pile into a small deal that would roll easily. Well ended up cracking my hands down the center in a way. I can type but hurts to hold a writing pen for a minute.
I can suggest what I also am trying, get a tablet pc / pen deal and practice your signature and some words daily till you can sign your name like a professional race car driver... :D
CEO MIrai Inc
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Ouch - hope your hand is OK.
Otaku ^^
My elder bro's hand writing is the worst compared to a doctor's prescription.
d@@b
初音ミク命
I really need to remember to eat before reading your Week in Tokyo posts, I always end up feeling hungry after looking at pictures of all the tasty looking food. =P
Congratulations on your success of Mirai Inc. hopefully it'll continue to grow, although I am curious about the pictures on the glassboard behind you two, is that a picture of oppai in the upper-left in the 'detail' box?
Also I was never really satisfied with my handwriting until I started writing in all upper-case letters and then just changing the size of the letter to denote if it's upper or lower case, it's probably a bad habit but since it makes my writing legible I don't really mind.
CEO MIrai Inc
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LOL - yes - supposed to be an oppai mouse pad ^^;
初音ミク命
Ah, neat, was just curious and wanted to make sure my mind wasn't being perverted (well, more perverted than usual anyhow >_>;).
Core Analyst
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Congratulations on another productive week.
Student!
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"Disposing of some ancient drives - I usually physically destroy them before throwing them out - zeroing out the drive takes too much time sometimes."
T_T how'd i wish i could do that too... my oldest HDD is 6 years old and its still inside my pc becus i do not have cash to replace it...
just had chicken rice for lunch over here in Singapore too ^^;
Laksa looks nice over there!!
Lets visit Danny's office as the unwanted SAFs goes to the people next ! @.@
Nekophilia
Hmm.. Don't you think thats too much cucumber for a dish of chicken rice... ^^;
Japan have their own calendar? I only realised this NOW! They hardly mention that in anime, maybe thats why. >.<
Bad handwriting? *high-5* I get a lot of recognition among teachers.
That moesome iPhone.. I think I found a reason to long for one. Still, I wouldn't have nuff cash. I'd get figures instead. As long as my phone works.. ^^
Those headphones? I always thought they're called earphones if they're stuck to the ear o.o
And uhh, thats one awesome local park...
The parks here... (._.)
Whats that prop Index's living in? Nendoroid Puchi fits in perfectly! o.o
Student of the Finnish language and soon to be programmer?
http://www.fin-style.be/blog
The purpled hair grannies fad was popular 2 years ago, here in Finland. And if I'm not mistaking, it's required to have a smoke detector in the house, at least in appartments.
I really enjoy reading your weekly stories, and also the other stories of your daily life/happenings in the land of the rising sun. Makes me nostalgic ^^'
Thanks a bunch for that!
英語教師
I've been hiding in the closet, debating whether or not to sign up, but after Danny's comment on one of his pictures, I knew I just had to say something to set the record straight...
The reason some old ladies have purple hair is that cheap black dye doesn't hold to white hair properly.
whew, I said it. Now, back to being a closet otaku.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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oh O.O so that's why they have purple hair! Thx tarou3! don't go back to the closet you'll see that is darker and a monster lives in there! well mine does >.<
houkouonchi
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I bought the first iPod (5 GB) a month after its release back in 2001. It was an impulse buy to celebrate my job offer from another company, my second job in Manhattan with a much better salary. My second and current iPod is the forth generation (20 GB click wheel). It was an eBay second hand purchase which had j-tunes, that was the main selling point. It was my first introduction to Japanese pop, rock, etc music, that was in 2004.
Student
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Now I just noticed that there is a new Iphone coming soon. No wonder Softbank is putting the current Iphone to 0 Yen. ^^;;
My current apartment has a smoke detector being put above my celling facing downwards my table just in case my PC suddenly burns while I'm gone. orz
Will be going to view the Hanami this end of the month.
former Emperor of Britannia
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FAIRLADY Z WUHUUU~!
Running my own server is a dream of many IT professionals XD
Cherry Blossoms.... Wish i could see one personally when the time comes.
Wannabe Web Developer
http://www.sakuafk.com
I have a storage server at home for all my data ranging for anime, images, photos, documents , mp3s , etc. I was kind sick and tired of failed hdds where I lost all my data so I setup a raid 6 storage server which allow me to have up to 2 failed HDDs before I lost all my data.
It's a pricey setup but it's worth it for the long run I think. I also use it as my media center so I can just watch my anime from anywhere at home ^^
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Hope the food was nice...makes me kinda hungry...
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
oO Mac Pro overflow in this office! Still a long time until I can afford my 8 core Mac Pro ;(
That's how an otaku-iPhone should look like. The skirt lifting app is called iDollViewer btw.
Editor
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hey Danny
was in Tokyo last week too, just back last nite. Yup, was freezing. didn't expect it to drop to as low as 2C. had to buy a pair of oversized gloves at Lawsons. ;)
while i was in Tokyo, i realised how hard it is to get wifi while out on the streets, i ended up twittering on 3G from my phone. Wanted to use my itouch to surf in Tokyo but couldn't. Closest i got was an internet cafe in harajuku. stood outside while i tried to get a wifi connection. wanted to check out some plum blossoms but didn't.
the wholesale business of flower
http://nakagawaichiro.com
日本には「紫ばばあ」という言葉があります。
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
many Bruneian so crazed about that 370Z ^^
I can see that your laksa is so oily so I recommend you squeeze some lime juice into your laksa to reduce the fat content, thats what Malay do (I guess) so stay healthy Danny-san
Self Employee NEET
http://www.nekoroid.com
Wait, that Vader lightsaber, is that an original flash lamp? I would suggest your friend to just get the MR Lightsaber LE, Danny. But if your friend intend to mod into vader, that's cool :D
And V moda earphone, 14.800 yen?! Woah, Japan market do pricy. Last time I check at Amazon.com, I can get this earphone for 53 USD. But I think it doesn't matter right, since you get it for free, hahahahaha... XD
Moe Hunter
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I some how, ALWAYS end up feeling hungry after reading the week in tokyo articles...
I'm using some swedish model earphones at the moment after my others packed in, they're awesome, come with filters and a leather pouch, splitter, foam and plastic inserts in 5 different sizes and half the price tag of the ones above. Price tag seems huge >__< but I must say they look awesome.
Hopefully the new iphone should be out in July here also, I'm planning on getting one then too like Danny.
Whats the Japanese for chemist by the way?
Navy Recruit
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great pics like always danny. yummy food too. don't own a ipod or iphone but plan on getting a Ipod soon though. another great week in tokyo blog.
Student
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That's some hot curry stew but it's good when the weather is cold. It's make your body totally hot and warm.
I though your trooper empire were growing but now your mac mini is also growing in size. The more the merrier!
I have totally no idea on hosting a server in home. Any article that cover on this?
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
I have the same mouse, it's called the Logitech MX Revolution in the U.S. Best mouse I've ever had! ^_^
Metrosexual Narcissist
http://www.michaelflux.com
AGREED!
A lot of the people I know quite hate it because of its shame (and the price). But I agree with you, best mouse ever. The second scroll wheel is great and the free turning on the main one is awesome also! :D
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
YES!!!
MX REVOLUTION USERS UNITE!
superior mouse is superior
Zombie
http://zombiegoasts.blogspot.com
Older ladies usually end up with purple hair because they used too much purple toner (it's like hair dye that 'takes out' yellow tones in white hair, but if you leave it in for too long... BAM, purple hair.)
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
While your explanation might be true, I've heard that old Japanese ladies intentionally dye their hair purple and pink and other crazy colors.
Com. Sci. Student
ohlala danny does some pseudocoding too...
thx for inspiring me danny ^__^... *goes back to assignment*
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Nooo, there's no Shibuya pictures this week!? J/K aside, many interesting photos as always~ I've always eat at Matsuya rather than Yoshinoya since Matsuya has the vending machine for ordering which makes it super easier, plus we have Yoshinoya in USA as well and I don't think their taste is really different.
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
http://lethiachan.blogspot.com
Wow, is those home-made Chicken Rice & Laksa? so niceee... I can only make chicken rice 'rice' but dont know how to get the chicken steamed like that haha.
The yakisoba looks more like Crispy Egg Noodle to me than 'soba' ^^;
Student
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Don't worry, I have horrible hand writing as well. One of my friends suggested that all smart guys have bad hand writing and I kind of confirmed this by examining fellow engineering classmates and professors' writing. Its just a sign of being a smart guy! :P (note: I'm ignoring my eng friend that writes like a girl. hes just odd...)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Should I be offended? ^^; I've always had high marks, but my writing is always neater than anyone I know...including girls. x_x"
Then again, I used to enter calligraphy competitions in HK when I was little, which might have something to do with it.
Student
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ack... sorry!! It was just something my friend suggested and it made me feel better about my crappy handwriting.
Otaku, Animation Major
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So much food yet again..... *drools*
Incidentally I've been shopping around for a mouse to go with my new laptop I'll be getting. Would you recommend that Logitech M-RBQ124?
Student
http://www.stefkov.com/
Love the pictures. You get so many free things it saddens me, but it's awesome at the same time.
My first ipod was my ipod touch. It's only 16GB but it holds all my music I listen to, and the apps I have. I have it in a Belkin case but the back of it is still scratched, even though I tried to take care of it.
student
I've got the same thing -> iPod touch 16GB in the Belkin case... Seems like everyone's got that case!
Anyway, when I bought my touch it was just a month or so before the $100 price cuts/new models... I knew it was coming, but I just needed a new touch right away. Was kinda angry at first, but I got a good deal on a new one on ebay and I'm very happy with it.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
I've got a rubberized/silicone protector for my 32GB iTouch and the back is scratched pretty badly too I must say. I think its much worse with the case on. But there are other types of cases which can prevent such scratches.
One good one is by NeoTouch. There's an additional layer thingy between the case and the surface of the back to prevent the case from scratching the surface of the iTouch.
Another good protector is by BodyGuardz, though its not really a case per se. More like a plastic coating/screen protector thingy which covers the whole body. More info can about it here http://www.bodyguardz.com/
Student
I want an iPod Touch so bad just so I can get the Eva clock app...
The Mark II takes BEAUTIFUL footage.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Eva clock app is not free unfortunately T_T
Yes, I'm cheap ^^
Script Writer
http://blogs.dion.ne.jp/deucewild/
The purple dye in the hair of Japanese grandmother, old, from Japan's most prestigious was the color purple. Purple class and the twelve-layered ceremonial kimono made of Prince Shotoku and color are important. Italy red, some countries have an important and purple colors of Yamato Japan is interesting.
IT and freelance anime cel-shade artist
http://grimbyslayer.deviantart.com/
That last picture is too horribly cute for words alone!
Writer
As always, amazing pictures. So nice to step away from my world for a bit and peek in on something totally different.
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Nice photos! Now I have a nendoroid to buy ; ;
I have the iPod Touch 2G and just use a clear hard plastic case and screen protector. I want those apps that guy has! Wonder if his device is jailbroken.
I run a server with Server 2008 Pro. While Mac OSes are nice and easy to use they actually are the least secure OS. You don't hear about it because Macs only have like 5-10% of the market so people don't actively attack it like Windows. I'm not as crazy as a friend who runs server 2008 then runs virtual machines for server core, linux, unix and sharepoint.
BioResearch Assistant
I have my sights on the Nissan 370Z. She's a beauty...and the fact that it has a body style reminiscent of a Porsche -without the price tag of one- makes it all the more appealing.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
wooo nice week :D I love the home cooking features :D your waifu is goodo cook ^^;/ Will discuss in detail about ahem outfit ahem lol!
Another beautiful week in Tokyo. I got a hardshell acrylic case for my iPod Touch. It's nifty because it comes with a built-in stand on the back for easy viewing and use while I eat.
Oh and that app where you can interact with 3d characters, i.e. blowing on mic = panchira, is called iDollViewer by JETMAN. Fun 5* app.
**built-in folding stand.
I lost the tiny, clear plastic stand that came with my iPod only a few days later.
Funny how the whole world appears to be collapsing in the business realm, yet Danny is chugging on like nothing has changed. I wish i was in a area of business that was virtually unaffected by this poor economic climate. Not only is your business growing, but you still get all sorts of free items every week!! Danny i hope you count your blessings every day, because it's pretty rough for lots of folks out there now. ^_^
Never owned an ipod/iphone they are out my price range. I'd like the phone, but the ipod would be pretty useless for my lifestyle.
Civil Servant
http://kyokohunter.net/
Lots of good stuff to see in this week's article ^^ Logitech mouse is spiffy, I use a Microsoft Sidewinder mouse and larger seems to be more comfortable. Just need a suitable mat to go with it! Index-chan's house looks great :3
Web Developer, Designer, ALT
http://8bitplus.blogspot.com/
Everytime i read these, i want to eat food and go to networking events.
Student
http://www.otakugen.com/blog/liddokun
that curry is huge man.... like absolutely huge
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Danny now has connections to Mac people, even if it's not Apple. o_o I'm...quite interested to see what's going to happen next.
Pedobear approved
I've got an older model 30gb ipod, but I'm annoyed with Apple. Not 3 months after I buy my 30gb when they announced they were phasing those models out and dropping the 80gb ones to the same price point. I'm tempted to buy an ipod touch but I can't help but get the nagging impression Apple will end up doing the same thing less than a month after I get it if I do. >.>
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
Aww that Kino nendoroid ;_; Want so bad! As for the food and stuff, do want as well! That ice cream dessert-stuff looks pretty good... <<
Student
I was looking at Danny's handwriting and I noticed he wrote, "dolphin boat". I wonder what that means....
New media student
Danny, here's a nice scale model of Z34: http://www.hlj.com/product/HPR08430. HPI Racing makes really good quality models. I have some of them too.
By the way, why don't you get some Olympus voice recorder? They're small and that USB connector makes them easy to use.
New media student
Oh, just copy that HLJ address to your browser, or you won't see anything.
Aero-mechanical engineering student
I'm still unsure as to whether to get an iPhone. I'm waiting until my current contract for my mobile finished, way in July. Only problem is, I've already got an iPod classic 80GB and an iPhone costs quite a bit of money. For every reason I can think of getting an iPhone, I can think of another to not get one. Hopefully its true about a newer model with possibly more memory coming out in the summer.
Keep the Weeks in Tokyo coming Danny. Some of the food looks brilliant.
New media student
I love the table in this photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3334073059/sizes/o/ . I wonder who is the designer.
Graphic Designer - youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/Travelersgear
http://travelersgear.blogspot.com/
Nice post Danny. :)
I have the same mouse! I love how configurable it is with the software. Not sure if the logicool version has the drivers and preference app that allows you to configure all those quick launch and function buttons on the sides but the app toggle and finder search button works wonders for me.
Also is that Fairlady Z your interested in the 370 Z or an alternate 350 Z? If its the 370 Z then we may be pursuing the same car, though I am waiting for a Nismo edition if one is made. :)
Graphic Designer - youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/Travelersgear
http://travelersgear.blogspot.com/
p.s. 1st post. yay.
Student/Part-timer
http://random-euphoria.blogspot.com/
Oooh the MX revolution is an awesome mouse. Once you get used to it, you won't go back.
I dont own anything relalted to apple. Other than the forced quicktime, I have almost no contact with apple haha
Aircrew Resource Analyst
concur with regards to the MX Revolution. Been using this mouse since 2007 and I have not regretted getting it at all. Love it to bits RAWR!
Index just looks awesome ^^
Theme Park Otaku
http://servoism.blogspot.com/
iPod Touch here! In fact I've got all the Moe Apps in that picture that are on our iTunes here in the States.
That "Rubber-ey" Pizza just sounds nasty.
(x_X)
???Confused???
Index fits in that little house perfectly!
Student @ UofT
http://balancebox.wordpress.com/
wow very nice as usual danny, seeing the pictures wants me to go to japan asap!
Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a nice camera still looking around for my new camera hope my 4 year old sony 5mp cyershot breaks down soon. gives me another reason to buy a new camera!
Gamer, the hardcore kind
http://even248.wordpress.com
That curry looks great. What are the ingredients?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Cant remember ^^;
Accounting Technician
http://alpharalpha.com
Us deaf guys laugh at your iPod fixation....
then again, I am looking at a smart phone this summer, iPhone or Android, so if I do get one then you can laugh right back at me.
maintenance
http://labx.altervista.org/
hello Danny, a comment for the photo:
I regret that the Italian style pizza made in a rubber like Daikanyama and apparently only the style that resembles.
pc or mac high power (for its class) are always a bit of noise you can make to resolve fan with lower rpm but you should know that the average temperature increases of work.
My website on the web / ftp server in a garage pc P3-1ghz, 512mb ram, 200GB hdd, Wakeup-on-lan enabled, windows xphome.
The new seat "Italian", around the corner .... beautiful,
but you know that garlic is very good but without exaggeration;
it seems that that type of bread or Focaccia with oregano and olive oil, but I do not know what we do with the "pasta".
The "pasta" is fine by itself, no need to accompany it.
I like both the ramen, yakisoba, and that one photo must be delicious.
good work Danny
Engineer / Student
http://www.takotech.net/mshp/
5th Gen video Ipod owner here ^^ just bought Waifu a shuffle last month.
I'd be super keen on getting an Iphone but will need to wait until it is officially launched in Malaysia... was thinking of getting one of those officially unlocked versions when I visit Europe soon but since everybody more or less expects the new Iphone in the next few months I'll wait and see first.
LOL what is 'dolphin boat' doing in your notebook Danny? ^_^ Looking forward to the exciting announcement(s)!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Dolphin boat - will write about it ^^;
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori
Sure had a great week, huh.
Can`t wait to experience "a great and productive week" T_T
Love the new pose!
Loved the way you answered the sushi master. Did you say it with a smile on your face? What was his reaction?
Have no idea why, but in Burugaria elderly ladies have their hair dyed light blue...
Didn`t quite understand what the 30,000 UK pounds were for. Was it the original? (as far as an original lightsaber goes^^;)
30,000 UK pounds =~ 90,000 BGN ^^;
Would love to hear more about all the moe iPhone apps ^o^.
Broke my headphones for my mobile a couple of weeks ago. . . Am a sad panda right now T_T
Anyways, great job! Wish you the best of luck!
PS: Bought a japanese dictionary today...Ureshiii~
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
The saber was an original as far as I know.
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
http://www.milkdrop.de/
I got the iPhone and the iTouch and i love em both, but i don't use the iPhone for music.
The battery is almost empty after a complete day ... if i would listed to music with it, then it won't make the day for me.
But hey, thats what i got the iTouch for lol. :D
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori
Interesting, my iPod Nano`s battery is quite "long lifed" ^^;
Saber's Knight of One
http://www.ultima-i.com
I have a 60 GB iPod and 1st gen iPhone. Both of them have been pretty good to me and have no complaints. I am interested to see what Apple has planned next for iPhone. Passed on 3G because I didn't see the point in "upgrading" it just for a boost in data transfer.
As far as hosting my own server at home, I wish. Been researching it for a while, and have seen the articles about minis being able to act as servers. Interested to know how much of a load they can handle, not that my little site is that demanding. Certainly thinking of getting one soon just to play around with the idea.
Maybe Danny can share some pointers or direct us to some good resources =D
College Freshmen
I thought having neon lights on your vehicle is illegal. Well at least I think it is in the U.S.
Comic Artist
http://sharii.com
Too many photo of food first thing in the morning! This is a torture.
My handwriting is terrible too, I rarely write on paper anymore, but sometimes I quickly jotted down some plot idea in sketchbook. Not sure if it did me any good since I barely able to read it after a few months later XD
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
My handwriting varies, depending on if I'm speed writing or not. Printing is all about the same with me. iPod Classic 80 GB here, to replace my (acting wonky) 40 GB 4th Gen.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
Thx Danny for another awesome article ^^. As for the handwriting, sorry but, i have a really neat handwriting! Don't know quite sure how but I remember having an awful handwriting when me was a kid, I was living in Colombia back then. Mom was, and continues to be >.<, really strict so she make me do "planas"(that is write over and over the alphabet)remember how my wrist used to hurt after all that. But i'm grateful now because everyone says i have a neat handwriting, i should post it one day as news. Something else, i tend to play with the way i write ^^, i know it sounds weird ^^; but i like to create new "handwritings".
TBD
Wonder how well they did the coffee at that second new Italian place.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Tastes very strong.
University Student
The food looks delicious as usual.
Slacker
http://projectrl.deviantart.com/
Your handwriting isn't that bad, I have seen way worse. As for mines, its usually quite readable except when I'm tired and in a rush to jolt things down, which never seems like the case.
Love the whole shape of the Fairlady Z, its one of my favourite cars.
Hospital supply manager and Gundam pilot in training
Subarashi pictures desu!! Like always, an amazing Week in Tokyo post. I really like that Canon Japan video. Thank you Danny-sama!!!
University Student
http://twitter.com/shikinami
A great week, I would say (except by the Mango Mix stuff, it reminded me of the day I tried Fanta World China, with melon flavor =X ).
And, I just have to ask, am I the only one that thinks Japanese pizza has way too much tomato sauce on it?
Otaku ^^
I myself own an iPhone 16Gb Black. I just got a replacement as there are no repair center in Singapore. My iPhone went kaput on me during CNY 2009. My iPhone looks kawaii without a cover, so why dressing up one for? For accessories, I bought a belt pouch, a 3rd-party USB to iPhone connector and an anti-glare screen protector for my iPhone. Also bought an Apple Universal Dock to charge and sync.
The laksa looks great and I love the prawns un-shelled and the stock looks the perfect colour. The cucumber for the chicken rice are a bit elongated. Is that cucumber a local produce? Never seen one like that here. As for the rice and chicken, it looks like its from Singapore. As I'm just join dannychoo.com recently, I just want to know is your wife from the same locale as you, British Chinese?
If you are rich, there is no point buying and keep more that one car.
Yesterday I went to KKnM @ Sunshine Plaza to collect a prize that I won from COSPA lucky draw. I also book a few figures and I will post a few pics once I gets them and when I'm eligible to upload in this website. Also bought Shakugan no Shana DVD collection, Slayer Gorgeous DVD and Fruits Basket -Four Seasons- Audio CD from Ani-Play. Also bought U/C PS3 Street Fighter IV Collector's Edition and "super rare" Fate/unlimited codes SP-BOX Figma SP-004 with PS2 game, the elusive "Saber Lily". Now waiting for U/C PS3 Resident Evil 5 Collector's Edition. =)
By the way, Logitech and Logicool may be the same company, but the other company is called Logitec minus the "h". Any problem with the Business Registrar in Japan? Weird...
d@@b
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Our job relies on trying to read and decipher people's handwriting... but a lot of people just have the WORST handwriting ever. Your handwriting is easier to read compared to what this guy had on Thursday >_<
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
Ewww, rubbery pizza. My school had those and it was one of the worst things I've ever eaten
Artistic Freak Photographer ^^;
First of all the Iphone moeadds that he have are awesome!! That kind of adds make me wonder why i din't buy one in launch price here last year...
Second, the oyakodon looks really really great and delicious...!!!
A nice week i have to say, thanks to share it with us :)
Illustrator & Designer
http://www.knight-edge.com/
Great Week of photos and comments once again, Danny. ^__^
Used to spend hours on G5s when I did my Masters at uni. Probably the most volatile Mac machines I've ever used IMO, as they actually crashed/restarted quite often during my uni days. We were running 1st gen G5s on 2gb of memory doing heavy graphics stuff like After Effects, Maya and the Adobe suite.
Me a sucker for tv ads, too. New ads on KFC Tower burger back, we went and had a meal of it!
Love Hainanese Chicken Rice (when done right)- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice!!
Drool XP~~~ @ Focal's production room equipment.
When I got my iPhone, I quickly and regretably picked an EXO silicone case for it. Didn't like it much as it had a weird rubber texture and would pick up any type of lint or fluff from my pockets (it was black). Then my waifu found a Griffin Wave (black & clear) case (http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/wave3g) and it's the best one I've seen for the iPhone. It hugs it really nice and doesn't add any bulk to the size or weight. Feels great & doesn't slip on any surface. Has a semi-clear back that lets you still see the shiny Apple logo. The design is kinda of reminescent of the original iMacs.
MMmmmm, love a good bowl of hot spicy laksa myself, too. I like how they have the 2 different noodles in there.
My hand writing IMO is pretty awful but legible if I'm not in much of a hurry. Although female friends have said that I have pretty nice hand writing for a guy! Don't know if that's a compliment or an insult!?! : As for voice recording or taking audio notes, I'd recommend you hold off until you get your new iPhone, Danny. Since the currently 3G version have voice record and you can always get the Evernote app (http://evernote.com/about/download/iphone/) for it. From what I've read, it's a pretty cool app for taking any sort of notation including audio/voice recording.
Hmm, why do elderly Japanese ladies have purpled dyed hair?! Is it a latent anime fetish??? I've noticed a lot of elderly Asian (pardon the stereotype) ladies here and in HK have red or crimson dyed hair a lot.
We call them Chemist or Pharmacy here in Australia.
The new Italian place looks and sounds good. They even have a traditional woodfire pizza oven!
Student
*Is extremely jealous of Suddenly Acquired -Blank- Syndrome*
Danny, I can't understand how you would call your writing bad. I mean sure, I guess it could be improved, but we can read it, right? In Grade 7, I had to do hundreds of those letter-tracing sheets that teachers give to kindergarteners to learn to write. It helped somewhat, but my writing still resembles a continuous line when I am in a hurry.
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
"Disposing of some ancient drives - I usually physically destroy them before throwing them out - zeroing out the drive takes too much time sometimes."
Such a waste... but considered the privacy though....
Random Worker/Haruhiist/Geek
http://bigartsblog.blogspot.com/
LOL Tommy lee Jones, my have we fallen
MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
http://cutkillavince.com/
Great post, thx
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
I suddenly remembered there was this speaker who came to our school to help students discover their right career and there was this question, "Is your handwriting legible?" The students then go yes yes yes and the speaker replied, "Oh no, you can never be a doctor." ^^;
IT specialist for application development, Business Process Manager
http://www.lukisblog.de
I really love your "A Week in Tokyo"-Series. I am so looking forward to go to Japan in April... YAY ^^'
Programmer, student, i try to do both, Otaku style
Actually me and my mate, runs some home server, just for the fun and education. Coding some apps to read location of IPs etc, fun like that. Reminds me, Danny you should consider hosting an IRC server, or have an IRC channel at some public server, you got a good grip at all the anime fans.
d-(^_-) Respect +
http://www.alternatesam.com
the nendoroid in the last picture is just wayyy too cute!
as for your pen-device thing, check this out. Quite an affordable solution for just an amazing piece of technology. MacWorld 2009 best of show so it must be pretty good. Thinking of getting it myself when I start school in a few months time. Pulse Smartpen:
http://www.livescribe.com/
Review from gizmodo
http://gizmodo.com/349511/livescribe-pulse-smartpen-digitally-copies-notes-records-3d-audio
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
I don't own any Mac items to memory... though if all the moe apps keep coming out... I might hafta get an iphone sometime soon...
Ahhh I've seen that video before. Epicly good quality.
I didn't know you had a Makoto.
Dammnnn you know alot of rich people... scary rich.
14800yen for headfones???? I spend like... £10 max.....Thats only like, not even 1400yen lol.
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
Why go for the Fairlady Z (350Z/370Z here in the U.S.) when you should shoot for the Nissan GT-R?
三年せいとオタク
You could be a docter with your hand writing ;o I'm told that I have girl handwriting which I take as a compliment ^^ I have an Itouch but sadly no moe related apps on it T.T
Wow, what's with all the Singaporean/Malaysian meals? Hainan chicken rice followed by Laksa?
Great to hear your company's doing well despite the global economic downturn, though it's always good to stay vigilant and have contingency plans, just in case. ^^ Come to think of it, does Danny have any idea how the anime industry is affected by this credit crunch? And what ways are there to adapt to these challenges?
LOL at Tommy Lee Jones going "Koraaa!!!" in an alien face. When did he go from MIB to alien?
And finally, I could never imitate "doctor's handwriting" no matter how hard I try. I just figure out how they could join all these letters together. FYI, my handwriting's extremely ugly, it's not something I brag about, but at least I can read 'em. xD
Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dramacd/
I hope those figures find some nice owners. I feel sorry for them.
Student
Haven't owned any Apple products so far. Like my Symbian powered Nokia phone more than iPhone:)
Use an iPhone/iTouch to record audio. Check out this webiste by Brando:
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/mini_capsule_mi.php
I haven't tried it myself. Anyone else?
Student
http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/
I've got a whole box filled with accessories for my iPod touch, cleaning cloths, a small speaker, a stylus...
Also, didn't know there were that many moe apps for iPod touch, I've got the Hachune Miku one, and I've use Ah Moemory, heard of the iPhone port of Gift... but the rest! Never seen any of those.
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1GB iPod Shuffle (2nd gen, which I bought as a Boxing Day present in '07) and a newly acquired 8GB iPod Touch (which is awesome)
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And I'd like to mention that I have sloppy/bad handwriting.
Student
i love japan series
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
Danny, we have the same mouse! :D except mine is easier to remember (MX Revolution) ^^;. I should put "Italian food" on my to-try list when I go to Japan. It does look like it's made of YUM.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Can't wait to work in japan. Everytime you put up these posts the determination in me grows bigger and bigger! Love the food pics as always. That's one of the things I always look forward to these articles. hahah.
Love my handwriting and most people can understand it but its not as good as it used to be. Spending too much time typing makes you forget how to write sometimes. ^^ I also find that my handwriting is better on certain types of pens. heheh! No idea why.
Photographer Wanna-be
Danny, I've got the 5D Mk2 as well, it really is excellent.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3334072393_4727cb2558_o.jpg
but I must say, while not the caliber of a pro-camera, your Panasonic PAS Camera takes excellent images for your blog. I'm continually amazed at your image clarity here (you need expodisc for white balance, but that's easily fixable) and since you bracket every image you always have clarity too.
Your camera has a Leica/Zeiss glass, it shows. You must get the new Canon, it would suit your needs on this blog perfectly.
Photographer, journalist
http://www.kaiju.com
I had to sign up for an account to comment on this: what an amazing post Danny. I've never wanted to go to Japan so badly. My Gunpla photos would look better with that 5D than my 30D (as it is now), and so would yours!
Seriously though Danny, thank you so much for these kinds of posts.
Public service employee
http://stary84.blog.de/
Awesome photos.
I like it.
Question about iphone/ipod.
My Dad had the new Iphone, and he is very proud about his expensive electronic toy ^^
I have a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone K530I. Don´t need more ^,^
But i have a Ipod 2G in Metallicblue.
Very nice Mp3 Player for my Car :-)
University's Slave
I don't know if there's any laws requiring smoke detectors over here or not (there probably are, and it's probably left up to individual states), but I've never even been in a house without one. Even that scary old house from the 1940's with the lead pipes that was on the tick's knickers that sucks the back end of nowhere I lived in ages ago had one.
As for portable voice recording devices, I do know that there are some that connect to iPods and the like, though I don't know the details of them. It would be a good idea to look into one, I think, since you're looking to get an iPhone which you'll probably be tethered to anyway. =P
Danny, you really need custom Mirai and Haruka dollfies. Get your sponsors to get you a couple blank bodies and heads, and commission someone to do the face-ups and/or wigs. (I would love to, and think I could pull off the faces, but I won't be able to say whether I'm up to doing custom wigs until I make the one for my mom's 1/6 scale blood elf dollfie next week. ^^; )
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com/
Those foods looks absolutely delicious!
The nendo at the end is awfully cute along with the shrine like structure.
Administrative Assistant
http://bob-san.animeblogger.net
Man, seeing these Week in Japan posts always reminds me of how much I want to visit. Though I'd probably be arrested as Danny calls the police for some crazy stalker outside his house ^_^ j/k
As for an IPod, I've been meaning to get an IPod Touch for some time now. I'm happy with the piddly phone I have since my service has been good to me. But I'm hoping a Touch would help me stay a bit more organized. I'm sure shiney tech is easier to remember and look at frequently than trying to remember a note or small notebook shoved in one's pocket.
alunmi student
:O i have that mouse too XD awesome thing the mx revolution hahaa
maintenance
http://labx.altervista.org/
hello to all,
not possess ipod or iphone,
I prefer to do origami like this, sorry for the 'offtopic',
see this post "X-wing en tickets de métro step by step"
http://www.cfsl.net/?forum=viewtopic.php%3Ft%3D22455
http://hotxchick.blogspot.com/
just wondering how much cost n easiness to setup server using mac mini compare to normal server??
Student
I love the iphone xDD
all anime-ish lol and all the food from this post looks sOoOo Good!!! >.<
Interaction design, Iphone game/app designer
Danny, need a UXdesigner? I would be happy to fly over ;)
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Looks like your haveing a great time.
My writing looks like a spider fell into an ink pot and ran across the page and here in the UK we call older ladies with purple hair, rock grannies.
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
Ah.
For a pen that has a voice recording tool, I think it was called a SMART Pen. basically when you write a note and talk it records your voice and takes note of the location of the dots where you wrote. So touching what you wrote with the tip of your pen will playback what you said.
Pretty cool technology.
Lots of pretty pictures....I got hungry
IT
Recipe for the curry stew, please ... :)
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
I have a 3rd generation 20GB iPod in white, a 5th generation 30GB iPod in black, a 8GB 1st generation iPhone, and a 16GB iPhone 3G in black. Great music/photo/video player and phone.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Could someone translate the Kanji on those apps? Please?
Webprogrammer, company owner
http://www.bigwaaagh.com
Nice pics as always, I have a iPhone 3G now, and a retired 2nd gen. nano. My dad won a 1st gen. nano the week after I got mine. Last christmas I got the new iPod nano's for my sis and her hubby, happy faces all around XD.
I also like the Logitech mice, had a MX 580 for a long time and now use a G5 with the weight cartidge fully loaded. Also have a few Mac mice but they are a bit too sleek to use for fast paced Photoshopping and programming.
Handwriting... I can feel your pain, I can hardly ever read what I wrote down. My handwriting is much worse than yours Danny, I actually think yours looks kinda neat, and I usually doodle around and straight through the notes I take.
Now I'm going to seek out some of those apps, my iPhone is tragically devoid of games and fun apps...
Car Designer
http://johnsahs.blogspot.com
Hey Danny did you capture a UFO on photo #24975?
fighter/student
bad ass car!!!!and beautiful tree
College Freshmen, Otaku, Gamer, etc
LOL!! love the BOSS commercial
I only have an iPod 3rd Generation 4GB, silver
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3334069431/sizes/o/ Wow, that's a BIG mouse... And is that a Kino nendo? WANT!
Alot of the gadgets shown in this post has alot of zeroes in their price tags... Know any place where a student can get the same thing but at huge discounts?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3334069431/sizes/o/ I would really like that application^^;...
Student
Great pics, congratulations!
Japanese food is so organized. I was hungry only looking this photos.