Weekly Brief

~ A survey done on what’s the favourite fetish of Japanese men has resulted in ‘skin between knee socks and skirt‘ as the greatest desire of Japanese men. A very picky lot, aren’t they? [What Japan Thinks]


~ The Japanese prince turns 3 years old this week! Prince Hisahito is the first male heir born in four decades. Gambatte! [Straits Times]


~ Google and Hasbro has launched the world biggest Monopoly game using Google Maps, it’s called Monopoly City Streets. Think you have what it takes to be the richest property magnate in the world? [Gizmodo]


~ Going back to their roots after their massive let down with their recent sonic titles, Sega has announced that they’re developing a 2D Sonic game in HD for 2010. Ah, brings back memories! [Kotaku]


~ The 1/1 scale gundam in Odaiba had begun being dismantled after the 30th anniversary of Gundam has ended. We’ll miss you! [DannyChoo]


~ Otaku Crush is the new place to be for those anime fans looking for someone special to share their interest in. Are you looking for YOUR otaku soul mate? [OtakuNews]


~ Awakeblogger has a nice post on the ten best zen stories. It’s definitely a good read, would have enjoyed it more if only he didn’t shorten the stories that much. [Awakeblogger]


~ The new Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 trailer, titled ‘footprints’ (and rightfully so) has to be the most awesome game trailer I’ve seen all year! Seriously! You got to go take a look!


That’s the week in Asia!


Picture courtesy of messa

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