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SONY PS2 now for only 99usd!!!

uhm guys do you really think euro and us dollars are equal, seriously, i expected this from market vendors, but from gadget guys? give me a break!!!

well, incase you haven't noticed again, boy are you missing a whole load of details, people rarely use PS2 anymore. what with wii, xbox and ps3, wouldn't it be more prudent to place discount on the ps3 instead?

now i'm bored! will you still buy ps2 for 99 us dollars or 99 euros?

sources:

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_details.php?id=17863

http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/090331ae.html

No Dating for Mixi Users

 

in an attempt to keep their website safe, in spite of lowering their age limit restrictions from 18 yrs old to 15 yrs old. Mixi has resulted to banning dating activities and date-oriented groups from using Mixi.

this is just so weird, isn't it the main purpose of social networking sites, to get to know new people and mingle with them. if this beats your purpose then what else do you need the network for?

what do you think about mixi's new restrictions?

source:

http://asiajin.com/blog/2009/03/24/mixi-bans-their-users-from-dating/

Karaoke iPhone Application

this is one iPhone application you shouldn't miss. complete with lyrics, and cheesy background pictures. It's been reported that people at the park were grabbing their iPhones in a hearfelt song. check it out!

Also available in iTunes Japan.

this iPhone app is made by Xing.

http://www.xing.co.jp

Nike's Hiroshi Fujiwara 2009 Sneakers

High Snobiety gives us a sneak peak of Nike's Hiroshi Fujiwara 2009.

I like the shoe laces lined up on the sides. looks really cool without being overly weird.

what do you think guys?

source:

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/03/30/nike-footscape-hiroshi-fujiwara-2009-new-images/

Yukina Kinoshita as a Fashion Reporter

it's so refreshing to see when girls tries different avenues to expand their career. and now model/singer/celebrity debuted as a fashion reporter for "Passo sette Collection in the Tokyo Collection."

well, we got high hopes for you yukina. keep it up!

source:

http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/yukina-tries-her-hand-at-reporting-for-fashion-show

Hare Ye, Here ye

here are some new stuff from japanese brand, Hare:

Pants

Pretty tricky silhouette, would work on different body types but if you're a little bulky, i'd stay away from these. might not that easy to pull-off.

Shoes

there seems to be a trend with boat shoes nowadays.

Argyle

for the inner geek in you.

Commes des Garcons Hats for Spring/Summer 2009

These are the latest addition to Commes des Garcon's Spring Summer 2009 collections

the blue plaid would look good on blue denim and just a plain shirt.

i like the straw hat too, though, it's really not my style.

so what about you guys, what do you think?

 

source:

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/03/25/comme-des-garcons-springsummer-2009-hats/#more-35107

Maki Goto and Tohoshinki at Tokyo Fashion Week 2009

Tohoshinki was wearing suits from Alto, while singing their single, Bolero for the fashion show.

Meanwhile, 23 year old Maki, exclaims that she's having a good time during the fashion show

 
http://youtube.com/?v=W1OEEEI5_nw

source:

http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/maki-goto-and-tohoshinki-walk-the-walk-for-japan-fashion-week

Tokyo Sneaker Book

 

i want this!!! whether just for browsing, or research, this book is the coolest. not to mention a good coffe talble book as well.

lately, ive been too lazy with text books. i prefer picture books instead. have you noticed that as we get older we just go back to the basic things we enjoyed when we were young. like books with a lot of pictures. hello sneakers!

 

source:

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/03/24/sneaker-tokyo-book/#more-34876

Muro + Applebum for Spring/Summer 2009

this is Muro's, Japanese DJ, latest collaboration with www.applebum.jp. The small collection consists of a hooded jacket, a teddy bear, a tote and a small fan.

i like the print and the simple shapes that they have come up with. however, i can't help feeling that i can get similar shapes and colors at a lower price. hmmm, i guess in this case, a picture isn't worth a thousand words, and cash. *wink*

source:

http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/03/19/applebum-x-muro-spring-2009-capsule-collection/#more-33947