(via PiaPro) Miku chan got her Negi and Rin has already found her new toy! Seems that a brand new NicoNico meme has just started to spread in the Japanese underground...

Update:  Akiba blog has spotted the first Rin shop displys in Akiba featuring her new "toy".

(via Danny Choo / Tantei File) There has been much talk and comments on boards around the Japanese Internets regarding how police in Shinjuku have been stopping people who dress like some otaku - requesting a bag and pocket check with the excuse that they are looking for weapons. Tantei File decided to put this rumor to the test by sending out Ozumi-san to Shinjuku dressed in camouflage trousers, a bandana, chain and keys hanging off his trousers and leather gloves.
Tantei File who also list what types of people the police do spot checks on - this list was provided by a police officer.

• People wearing camouflage trousers or jacket
• People with chains or keys (hanging off trousers)
• Looks weak (!)
• People wearing a bandanna
• People wearing leathe

I think this is a new low for the Japanese Police especially beacuase Shinjuku is a Yakuza paradise and Police would never stop a Yakuza to check for weapons or drugs!! But, yes, stop a geek is easier that having to face an armed Yakuza...