Tag Archives: Odd News

I want my Pocky…

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Nils

They want their pocky but who takes care of what we want? – Bonus posting for G.

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Assorted Japanese Commercials

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Nils

Here are three more weird Japanese commercials. Pokemon Bread: Now, Pokemon has been a global hit, proving that not only the Japanese are weird. However I think Pokemon bread would not sell here… and the voice at the very end … Continue reading →

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Hiding $58 Mio… in a shack

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Nils

The BBC reports that Japanese authorities have raided two sisters who were hiding money inherited from their father: >Tax officials say the sisters hid almost 6bn yen ($58m) in cardboard boxes and paper bags at their home in the city … Continue reading →

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