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more about #softbank more comments → deliciousburglar: in CNET commentary a person (Demolition) was kind enough to do a quick translation. and i quote: it starts with the older woman asking the dog if he... more » spafles: He's the new Mister Sparkle! more » Nick: But no moment in any nation's history is worth a $1000 friggin' dollars. you drive a hard bargain, my friend. but, ok -- i will sell you my original... more » OddManOut: "Apparently, the Japanese do." Ethnocentric much ? Considering that these are hand crafted and as others have mentioned are coming from a culture/p... more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: I can even understand paying $2,995.00 on "Japanese Lacquer Inro, Samurai Carrying Case" from "late Edo period, c. 1800-1868": [www.jcollector.com] B... more » anexanhume: The Japanese certainly don't. They use Yen. Damn Giz ethnocentrism. more » MMBman7171: You know, if you understand the Japanese culture and how much they respect their lineage I think you would understand why some Japanese guy would pay ... more » HaldenDelphi: It's a handcrafted work of art and no two are the same. It could be worth that much. Or maybe you don't appreciate art, Mr.Covert. more » fuchikoma: He also drives an Integra... and destroys copiers. ("Wake up! Roots! The reason for its good taste is this shape!" Whaaa?) ...while wearing Edwin ... more » OMG! Ponies!: This is why I won't do commercials in Japan. They asked but I keep telling them, "Sorry, Ponies has an image to maintain and this could potentially d... more » frigg: Still not as good as the version they made for the Federated States of Micronesia with Brad Pitt rescuing Mike Tyson from the jaws of a giant squid. more » mikeness: I'll tell you what, that Brad Pitt is one perty dude. What are these strange feelings I am having deep inside? more » Hello Mister Walrus: more » nickhuynh777: You would think the japs already had hi-speed internet on their trains since they always seem to have the latest gadgetry for cell phones etc... more » GitEmSteveDave_IsNotLarryGaga: It may have Wi-Fi, but can it beat Jeremy Clarkson driving in a Nissian! I think not! more » -
#quentintarantino
Mind-Bending Quentin Tarantino Commercial May—May—Be Selling Speakers
Say I told you I have a commercial with Quentin Tarantino selling Softbank products as Uncle Tara-chan while a talking dog opines and a woman answers a dog phone. Would you believe me? This is Japan. Of course you would. More » -
#accessories
Who Pays $1,000 For a Damn iPhone Case?
Apparently, the Japanese do. Because that's exactly where the Japan Texture cases from SoftBank BB are going on sale. But really, this is ridiculous—these things don't even have diamonds on them. More » -
#cellphones
In Japan, Brad Pitt Is But a Sumo's Butler
Celebrities often cash in on commercials overseas, and Brad Pitt, a speechless spokesperson for cellphone company Softbank, is no exception. More » -
#transportation
Japan's Bullet Trains to Get Wi-Fi
Starting this week, Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains will feature wireless LAN from Tokyo to Osaka. More » -
#iphoneapps
Softbank's Speeek iPhone App Translates Spoken Japanese to English On the Fly
Speeek is an app that can recognize up to 1,500 spoken Japanese phrases and translate them into either English or Chinese. Pocket Babel Fish? Yes please. -
#softbank
Brad Pitt Putts Around France, Snaps N00dz in Japanese Softbank Cellphone Ad
Here's an unlikely combination brought to you by the Japanese ad industry: Hipster director Wes Anderson, sexy third-world-kid-adoptothoner Brad Pitt, topless French ladies and... Japan's Softbank cellphones. More » -
