RFID Fitted Throughout Tokyo Ginza Shopping Center 55
Liam Cromar writes "In one of several RFID trials being held in Japan, the famous Ginza shopping area in Tokyo has been blanketed with around 10,000 RFID tags and other beacons. The trial got underway earlier this month, and general trials should start on January 21st 2007. Four languages, including English, will be supported by the service, which uses hand-held RFID terminals to get information about shops in the centre, including special offers and restaurant menus."
Hello Mr. Yakamoto and welcome back to The Gap! (Score:3, Funny)
At least I hope there's headphones attached to this. I doubt I want people around me to hear about special offers regarding bikini cut briefs and wifebeaters...
It was ONE TIME and I was curious, damnit!
In other news... (Score:2, Funny)
...Japans Self Defense Forces (JSDF) have stated that they have successfully tagged Godzilla with an RFID, but are having trouble tagging Mothra. Happy Depato owner, Suzuki Tadao, stated, "This is extra glorious day. You don't know the trouble it is to rebuild this store everytime that F*&^ing lizard comes to town. Now with RFID, he will not get in door."
The JSDF is also considering whether or not to require Team Ultraman to wear RFIDs. Col. Niiyama Michio said, "Sure, that F*&^ing lizard comes to town, and I'm not sure who causes more destruction, him or those F*&^ing super heroes."
Japan News Agency note to news editors: Shin Nihon Dictionary - Godzilla translates to "that F*&^ing lizard".