The infamous Japanese blogging website, Ameba (also known as “Amebo” or “Ameblog”) had a security breach recently. It seems some random hacker decided they would make the passwords of over 400 celebrity bloggers available to the public.

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This year was a busy year for Nintendo’s handheld, with heaps upon heaps of games released over the course of 2009. Amidst the onslaught of titles to be released though, 2009 also marked the release of some of the most original, as well as best, titles for the system. Below, I’ve compiled a list of ten games that stood above the rest. If you haven’t played these titles, it’s time to start spending that christmas money from grandma. More »

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Comic cons, anime festivals, and the like have run their course this year. With 2009 almost at an end, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the best cosplay of the year. And while the many festivals and conventions have come and gone, 2010 is around the corner with more cosplay goodness waiting to be had. More »

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From Girlybubble: Technology hasn’t always been chic. I remember the dark days when it was more function over form. Aesthetically, fashionable consumers had limited choices. However, those days are over, and this year has brought us technology that is not only functional, but cute and colorful as well. Here’s my list of Top 10 Girl Gadgets of 2009. More »

It’s that time boys and girls, the end of the year approacheth. And with it, so too does a cavalcade of new years resolutions that we’ll all make. While you’re resolving to stay away from chocolate, be more organized, or just be a better person (not that I’m doubting you fair reader, you assuredly are one nice guy/gal), we here at Rekuru are looking back at the past year in the Rekuru End of the Year Special. So kick back, drink the last of that eggnog, and enjoy. More »

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Would you believe your eyes if you saw Michael Moore wandering around Akihabara? How about if you saw him hanging out at a maid cafe? Well, he did! And you get to watch.

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From Girlybubble: Some girls want plush toy dolls for Christmas. Some, don’t. Me? I’ll take a life-sized Rirakkuma bear, thanks. (Remember, bigger = better.) What’s pictured is most likely a lowly Japanese teenager slaving away to make ends meet and not an actual life-sized plush doll. However, I think it gives us all a good idea of how huge this life-sized Rirakkuma bear should be. For me, at least. More »

Nostalgia Much like the Tin Woodsman, devoid of any heart. More »

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The popularity of technology-based toys has been booming, growing ever-more popular each year. In contrast, Japanese manufacturers Muji have collaborated with classic toy moguls Lego to put a new twist on two favorite past-times. More »

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From Ningin: Awhile back I wrote about some USB gloves and how silly they sounded. After reading about some other fun filled Japanese USB gadgets, those gloves actually look quite tame. Useful even. I present to you a few very odd things you should never buy. More »