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Punishments of China from an 1804 Book : Vintage Images

The NY Public Library has scans of an 1804 book from China that shows 22 engravings depicting punishment methods. The vintage illustration is lovely even though the subject matter isn’t.

China-Punish-Hamstringing

You get the gruesome methods such as lime being used to burn eyes and fingers being tortured as well as the hamstringing above.

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China-Punish-Finger-Torture

There’s also the close confinement punishment, which might drive the prisoner mad, but at least they keep their bits intact.

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Then there’s the slightly comical ear-twisting, though sure, the person being inflicted probably wouldn’t find it so funny.

See all 22 on the NYPL Digital Gallery

Via BoingBoing

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October 31, 2009   No Comments   |  



Mockumentary on East Asian Posing

Cute poses abound in east-asian portrait photos and this mockumentary charts the evolution of the peace sign…

Via Irish Born Chinese

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October 9, 2009   No Comments   |  



The Best Cosplayer and Figure Collection Combo ever

This figure collection room and owner/cosplayer must be the best looking combination yet! Alodia, who is from the Philippines, is a cosplayer, artist and figure collector, who submitted photos of her room to for a forthcoming book Otacool.

You can see more on her Deviant website or check out a few more photos on DannyChoo.com.

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September 28, 2009   2 Comments   |  



Japan’s Homeless Live in Cyber Cafe Cubicles

This BBC report from earlier in the year looks into how some homeless young people in Japan are opting to “live” in tiny internet cafe cubicles.

Via Irish Born Chinese

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September 26, 2009   No Comments   |  



Japanese Bosozoku Bike Gangs

We never saw any Bosozoku Bike Gangs when visiting Tokyo. Shame because this youth subculture sounds fascinating and visually interesting. However, its probably also a good thing since they’re known to be a nuisance and like to pick fights with each other.

The Tokyo Times posts a couple of images so we can get a short glimpse into Bosozoku…

See more on Tokyo’s bosozoku battle

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Bosozoku-Jumpsuits

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September 24, 2009   No Comments   |  



The History of Hip Hop in Hong Kong

The blog Hong Kong Hustle takes a look at the history of Hong Kong hip hop in videos. US import MC Jin is currently doing the rounds in Hong Kong on billboards and tv ads endorsing Vita Lemon Tea. Check out the link for a bit of insight into some Chinese urban street culture.

Hong Kong Hip Hop history – in videos!

Mc Jin Hong Kong Hip Hop

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August 30, 2009   No Comments   |  



Japan takes First Prize at World Cosplay Championship

Earlier this month, a record 30 cosplay entrants from 15 countries participated in the Cosplay Championship held in the Japanese city of Nagoya. We weren’t surprised to hear that the Japanese team won, but were when we read that this was the first time the country was voted the world champions since the event was started in 2003!

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The Japanese team won with their samurai warrior costumes from the video game series “Sengoku Basara” and their spectacular swordfight performance.

In the competition, teams were given three minutes each to present their costumes, and were judged on their expression, creativity, entertainment and faithfulness to the original story.

Click through to the Mainichi photo special for more images of the Cosplay Championship

Via IrishBornChinese blog

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August 27, 2009   No Comments   |  



Tokyo Tops the list of Worlds Most Expensive City

Mercer’s 2009 Worldwide Cost of Living survey lists Tokyo as the world’s most expensive city. Tokyo is also followed by Osaka with the next East Asian city to be Hong Kong at number five.

Tokyo

Tokyo I can understand, but Hong Kong? They obviously don’t know where to shop!

Read more on BornRich

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August 16, 2009   2 Comments   |  



Hello Kitty Darth Vader

Mashups can bring a new angle on licenses sometimes creating rather cool new looks. While I applaud the contrast between dark and light (evil and cute?), I don’t expect the Hello Kitty Darth Vader to spawn off collectible figurines.

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Via Hello Kitty Hell

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August 7, 2009   No Comments   |  



Hello Kitty Condom Keeper and Pants

Does Hello Kitty sow innocence on anything she touches? I’m not so sure with this condom keeper and the pants in the photo below it…

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Hello Kitty condom keeper and Hello Kitty pants seen on Hello Kitty Hell

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July 24, 2009   No Comments   |  





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