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3DS TV Downloads Coming To Japan Tomorrow

by Jeff Cork on Jun 20, 2011 at 07:21 AM

This is one of those stories that will make you feel somewhat inadequate if you aren't in Japan. Sorry. Starting tomorrow, 3DS owners in that country can download special television programs onto the handheld, including clips focused on trains, magic, and sculptures.

The clips, produced in cooperation with Fuji Television and Nippon Television, aren't likely to make the move stateside. We'll be able to console ourselves with Netflix later this year. In the meantime, check out what you'll be missing out on, according to Andriasang. As expected, the offerings are very...Japanese.

  • Nittele Doubutsu de Calendar
        An animal program showing animals in 3D. Delivered daily.
  • Tetsu View 3D
        A train program designed for train buffs, complete with introductions to trains and train stations. Delivered daily.
  • Magic Class 3D
        This program shows magic tricks from famous magicians. Delivered daily.
  • Idoling Sumo 3DS
        A popular girls group takes on a variety of challenges, all apparently in the form of battle (like sumo wrestling). Delivered daily.
  • Nikkan Topics
        An information program. Delivered daily.
  • 3D Choukoku no Mori
        A look at sculptures from an outdoor sculpture museum in Hakone. Delivered every weekday.
  • Enjoy Sport
        A sports program from Fuji TV. Delivered on Saturday and Sunday.

What do you think? Is this enough to make you want to cut off all ties to friends and family and board the next flight to Japan?