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Postby Mulboyne » Mon Jun 27, 2005 5:38 pm

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Yomiuri: Tomica cars race into kids' hearts
For many Japanese children, the word tomica means toy car. But what they may not know is the word actually comes from the name of miniature cars made by leading toymaker Tomy Co...In its 35 years of operation, Tomy has released 620 models and sold 480 million toys. More than 75 percent of boys under 6 years old own at least one tomica, which in a way, could be said to be the most popular domestic car in Japan...more...
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Postby amdg » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:14 pm

Why does that say "Damika"?
Mr Kobayashi: First, I experienced a sort of overpowering feeling whenever I was in the room with foreigners, not to mention a powerful body odor coming from them. I don't know whether it was a sweat from the heat or a cold sweat, but I remember I was sweating whenever they were around.
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Postby Mulboyne » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:17 pm

amdg wrote:Why does that say "Damika"?

It's a parody. TOMY doesn't really sell a car crash set. As far as I know...
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Postby amdg » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:23 pm

Mulboyne wrote:
amdg wrote:Why does that say "Damika"?

It's a parody. TOMY doesn't really sell a car crash set. As far as I know...


Oh, OK, checking your links, I see that now. :oops:
Mr Kobayashi: First, I experienced a sort of overpowering feeling whenever I was in the room with foreigners, not to mention a powerful body odor coming from them. I don't know whether it was a sweat from the heat or a cold sweat, but I remember I was sweating whenever they were around.
- Otaru Onsen Oral Testimony
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