Japanese “Human Uber” Lets Users Attend Events Via Another Person’s Body
A lot of interest in technological fields in Japan lately has stemmed from the integration of augmented reality, virtual reality, and the use of avatars–whether…
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French Fries And Chicken Nuggets Cup Noodle Is The Junky Instant Ramen To End All Junky Instant Ramen
While mostly known for sustaining university student diets and offering an instant hot meal for cheap, Nissin Cup Noodle also has a reputation for grabbing…
Make Your Bed With Fluffy Corgi Faces And Butts With These Awesome Corgi Pillow Cases
Japanese retailer Felissimo has a reputation for putting out quirky animal themed goods, such as their popular fruits tart pet bed, but their YOU+MORE! series…
Turn Yourself Into The Most Adorable Mecha Ever With These Sloth, Chinchilla, And Otter Themed Body Warmers
Japanese oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard sells just about anything you can think of, including KFC-scented bath bombs. Their fashion department, however, might tend to…
Giant Japanese Mackerel Pillow Cases Are Here To Creep You Out And Cuddle With You
Japanese creative design brand Mocolle (whose official brand concept is “Wouldn’t it be nice if this existed?”) often makes clothes and home furnishings based on fantasies…
Complete Ninja Training For Some Fine Dining at Ninja Akasaka Restaurant Tokyo
Part haute cuisine and part fantasy adventure, Ninja Akasaka is more of an experience than a meal. Source: (C) Grape Japan Our journey back in…
Japanese Teen Gets Perfect Score On University Entrance History Exam With Insane Study Guide
On January 13th-14th, high school students from all over Japan marched into test centers ready to tackle the National Center Test for University Admissions, a…
‘Unforgivable Moomin’ is Possibly Japanese Hashtag of the Year After Surprise Appearance in University Entrance Exam
Last weekend, students in Japan were left wondering if their future dreams had been dashed due to the inexplicable appearance of Moomin in their exam…
This Tokyo Cafe’s “Litter Box Dessert” Is A Work Of Feline Art
Cat-related goods and themed-cafes in Japan often take advantage of some creative power when crafting their releases and menus, as can be seen with the…
Viral Tattoo Photo Lead To Arrest Of Yakuza Boss On The Run For 14 Years
Tattoos stay with you forever, and apparently so does your criminal past. A Facebook post of an elaborately tattooed man in Thailand went viral, with…
From Grandpas to Virtual Currency: 5 Weirdly Themed Japanese Idol Groups
You may have heard of famous idol groups from Japan such as AKB48 and Morning Musume, but aside from these standard cute J-pop girls, there’s…
Bushy-Browed Boys Perform Quirky Dance In Kagoshima City’s New Promo Video
The boys of the Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics team have already earned a reputation at competitions for typically being the most entertaining…
A Japanese Chain Is Selling Fried Chicken That Tastes, Smells Like “The Soles of an Idol Girl’s Feet”
You might remember when Japanese karaage (Japanese style fried chicken) chain Tenka Torimasu launched a promotional event to attract idol fans by releasing a special…
Too Many Nationalities? Ethnically Confused Bread Bewilders Japanese Twitter Users
Japan is a great place to find food inspired by cuisine from all over the world. But some combinations are confusing to say the least….
Absurdly Popular Pop Team Epic Anime Takes Internet By Storm
Ever since it was announced last year that bkub Okawa’s surreal comic four-panel manga Pop Team Epic was getting the anime treatment, fans both in…