We’ll be using our buttocks to communicate with each other throughout the duration of this show. Sit back and enjoy the multitude of marvelously magnificent stories we’re prepared for your viewing pleasure!

• 76 million yen donated to Tokyo metro gov’t for Senkaku Islands purchase [Mainichi]
• http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20120502p2a00m0na007000c.html
• 3 million middle-aged ‘parasite singles’ in Japan: gov’t statistics [Mainichi]
• http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20120502p2a00m0na014000c.html
• ANIME NEWS: Bandai opens ‘Gundam’-inspired fashion stores [Asahi]
• http://ajw.asahi.com/article/cool_japan/anime_news/AJ201205030056
• Creating the Perfect Robotic Ass [ITmedia]
• http://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1205/14/news033.html
• Bra with built-in ice packs aims to keep women cool [Japan Times]
• http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/bra-with-built-in-ice-packs-aims-to-keep-women-cool
• ‘Kompu gacha’ online games may be illegal [Yomiuri]
• http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120505002978.htm
• Show Notes
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We’re packing in all sorts of good stories into this week’s episode. Combined with some exciting developments in the show itself, this is an episode not to be missed! We’re only seven away from our 100th episode and we promise that there’s going to be a lot that changes between now and then! Look forward to it!

We’re packing in all sorts of good stories into this week’s episode.  Combined with some exciting developments in the show itself, this is an episode not to be missed!  We’re only seven away from our 100th episode and we promise that there’s going to be a lot that changes between now and then!  Look forward to it!

• Sega Begins Sales of Urine-Powered ‘Toylet’ Videogame [Wired]
• http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/04/sega-toylet-urinal-game-japan/
• Porn star Sola Aoi targeted on Twitter after tiff in China [Tokyo Reporter]
• http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2012/05/01/porn-star-sola-aoi-targeted-on-twitter-after-tiff-in-china/
• OMGWHAT? GREE Acquires Mobile-Social Game Developer Funzio For $210M [Techcrunch]
• http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/01/gree-acquires-mobile-social-game-developer-funzio-terms-are-undisclosed/
• Top Ten – What Men’s Dilemmas Would You Like to Solve? [Whatjapanthinks]
• http://whatjapanthinks.com/2012/05/07/japanese-mens-dilemmas/
• 76 million yen donated to Tokyo metro gov’t for Senkaku Islands purchase [Mainichi]
• http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20120502p2a00m0na007000c.html
• Tokyo hooker club busted for operating from apartments, government employee arrested [Tokyo Reporter]
• http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2012/05/03/tokyo-hooker-club-busted-for-operating-from-apartments-government-employee-arrested/
• 3 million middle-aged ‘parasite singles’ in Japan: gov’t statistics [Mainichi]
• http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20120502p2a00m0na014000c.html
• ANIME NEWS: Bandai opens ‘Gundam’-inspired fashion stores [Asahi]
• http://ajw.asahi.com/article/cool_japan/anime_news/AJ201205030056
• Tornado wreaks havoc in Ibaraki, Tochigi [Japan Times]
• http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120507a1.html
• Show Notes
• Blog: http://bc.wanwan.fm
• Email: bc@wanwan.fm
• Leave a Voicemail:
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We’ve got a giant 8K TV from Panasonic, socially isolated foreigners in Japan, a dog that can detect certain types of cancer based only on smell and some amazing new technology for all you foodies out there!  We’ve got a great show this week!

We’ve got a giant 8K TV from Panasonic, socially isolated foreigners in Japan, a dog that can detect certain types of cancer based only on smell and some amazing new technology for all you foodies out there!  We’ve got a great show this week!

Today we’re all just going to be like the Fonz! What’s the Fonz like? He’s cool! Exatamundo! We’ve got some great stories to go along with some great conversation from some great hosts. Don’t forget about our live show every Monday night at 8:30pm right here in Japan! See you all there!

Today we’re all just going to be like the Fonz! What’s the Fonz like? He’s cool! Exatamundo! We’ve got some great stories to go along with some great conversation from some great hosts. Don’t forget about our live show every Monday night at 8:30pm right here in Japan! See you all there!

• Gov. Ishihara Wants to Buy Senkakus [Japan Probe]
• http://www.japanprobe.com/2012/04/18/will-tokyo-purchase-the-senkaku-islands/
• Omnidirectional Wheelchair [TokyoTek]
• http://tokyotek.com/permoveh/
• Maid cafe waitresses show off their scientific know-how [Asahi]
• http://ajw.asahi.com/article/cool_japan/fun_spots/AJ201204230030
• Bear Farm Owner’s House Raided [Yomiuri]
• http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T120422002515.htm
• Uncertain Future for Cat Cafes [Japan Times]
• http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/uncertain-future-for-japans-cat-cafes
• Take Photos with Your Hands! [TokyoTek]
• http://tokyotek.com/ubi-camera-lets-you-take-photos-with-your-hands/
• Alaskans Return Soccer Ball Swept Away by Tsunami [Japan Probe]
• http://www.japanprobe.com/2012/04/23/alaskans-return-soccer-ball-swept-away-by-2011-tsunami/
• Show Notes
• Blog: http://bc.wanwan.fm
• Email: bc@wanwan.fm
• Leave a Voicemail:
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We’re getting close to episode number one hundred and like a fine wine, the Bad Communication Podcast is only improving with age. We’ve got stories filled with hope, women, alcohol, ice cream, mountains and games. It’s yet another action-packed episode brought to you by the boys of BC!

We’re getting close to episode number one hundred and like a fine wine, the Bad Communication Podcast is only improving with age. We’ve got stories filled with hope, women, alcohol, ice cream, mountains and games. It’s yet another action-packed episode brought to you by the boys of BC!

• Saplings of Miracle Pine Tree [Asahi]
• http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201204130005
• Do Girls Just Wanna Have Weaker Sake? [Japan Times]
• http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fg20120413mj.html#.T4dx9b7rmuA.twitter
• Ben & Jerry’s in Tokyo [Japan Probe]
• http://www.japanprobe.com/2012/04/12/ben-jerrys-ice-cream-in-tokyo/
• LED Fireflies on Tokyo River [Wall Street Journal]
• http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2012/04/10/thousands-of-led-fireflies-to-float-on-tokyo-river/?mod=wsj_share_twitter
• Track Pick: “Another Dimension” by Astlyde Project
• http://wacca.fm/m/14603
• Counterfeiting and Sex [Yomiuri]
• http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20120403-OYT1T00806.htm?from=tw
• Good News for Renters in Japan [Japan Today]
• http://www.japantoday.com/category/opinions/view/good-news-for-renters-in-japan-security-deposits-key-money-on-the-demise
• Sakai Launches EV Sharing Program [JFS]
• http://www.japanfs.org/en/pages/031771.html
• Mt. Fuji is melting its snow[fukushima-diary.com]
• http://fukushima-diary.com/2012/04/mt-fuji-is-melting-its-snow/#.T4a-jY2QCww.twitter
• SUICA and PASMO make RFID Station Rally[japantrends.com]
• http://www.japantrends.com/suica-and-pasmo-make-rfid-station-rally/
• Show Notes
• Blog: http://bc.wanwan.fm
• Email: bc@wanwan.fm
• Leave a Voicemail:
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This is the episode that’s full of good news for everyone! We’re going to be moving into a new studio starting with the next show and we’ve got a lot in the way of improvements coming over the next few months so be sure to stick around and see what we’ve got up our sleeves!