A logo is a graphic mark or emblem used by commercial enterprises and organisations as brand identifiers and to promote instant public recognition. Following is a list of seven logos that have been parodied using anime, otaku and hentai as the flavour of the imitation.

1. Firefoxy

2. Sexy Starbucks Siren

3. Hentai Inside

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The Hunter Valley is one of the oldest and most famous wine regions in Australia, boasting many of the large names in wine, including Lindemans Wine, Tyrell’s Vineyards and Wyndham Estate. The Hunter is a popular escape situated 160 kilometres north west of Sydney and is internationally-acclaimed for producing world class semillon and shiraz.

Following is a list of ten things for wine lovers to do in The Hunter. Obviously the list can never be exhaustive so all feedback and suggestions on extending this list is welcomed.

Image source: flickr

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The February 2010 edition of the “Gekkan J-News Review”, a monthly wrap of five entertaining articles, events or observations related to Japan that piqued my interest. Not always mainstream and sometimes obscure yet invariably intriguing.

Murder exposes world of hired marriage wreckers

A murder case in Tokyo exposed Japan’s custom of hiring marriage wreckers. Businesses that specialise in breaking up relationships are known as “wakaresaseya” (“splitter upper”) where undercover operatives are paid to seduce people into an affair in order to provide divorce grounds. Read more.

Winter Hike in Nikko National Park by Mike’s Blender

A lonesome hiker escapes the bustling Tokyo megapolis to embark on a winter adventure. Trekking through deep snow along Lake Chuzenji and Lake Yunoko in the Nikko National Park he searches for solitude with Mount Nantai providing the backdrop. Read more.

Japan Plans to Ignore Any Ban on Bluefin Tuna

Japan opposes plans to list the Atlantic bluefin tuna, which is highly prized in sushi and sashimi, as a most-endangered species and to ban its international trade. Japan consumes about 80 percent of the bluefin tuna caught in the Mediterranean. Read more.

Ex-Japanese now skates for Russia

Figure skater Yuko Kawaguchi (now known as Yuko Kavaguti in Russian) gave up her Japanese nationality to acquire Russian citizenship in order to fulfill her long-cherished dream of skating on the Olympic stage and participate at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Read more.

33 Must See Japanese Scenes by Muza-chan

A mega-list of thirty three recommended “must see” unique scenes that can be found only in Japan that ranges from traditional festivals, traditional theater, religion, pop culture, architecture, transport, food, clothing, martial arts and games. Read more.

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