Another day, another internet fad. Introducing Sushi Cats, created by Japanese company Tange & Nakimushi Peanuts. According to the company, these cats are a magical and historical creature that have been influencing humans since the beginning of time. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
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No, you aren't looking at a computer-rendered movie scene, but rather Unkai Terrace, a beautiful place above the clouds located in Japan's Tomamu Resort, on the island of Hokkaido. On clear days, you have to take a gondola ride up to the terrace at around 4:00-5:00am to catch the clouds in action - the last gondola ride up is at 8:30am. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
If you love McDonalds french fries and are always on the road, then this gadget may be just what you need. It slips right into any standard cup holder and is designed to hold a fry box securely while driving. Currently, it's only available at select McDonalds locations in Japan. Click here to view the first image in today's viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a video of a biker who will restore your faith in humanity.
Just when you thought iPhone cases couldn't get any weirder, "Shibaful" comes along. Simply put, this strange creation was actually modeled after Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, and was made using electrostatic flocking - when the five different colored fiber particles are dropped from above, they form this kind of texture. Limited to 100-units, they go on sale later this week in Japan, priced at $39.98. Continue reading for a video and more information.
Sakakibara-Kikai, an inventor from Japan, unveils his latest creation: Kidswalker NT, a life-sized, gasoline-powered exoskeleton. This upgraded model features a protective chest plate that flips up, articulating arms with a gripper, and even a drill attachment. Continue reading for a video and more information.
Kumi Yamashita, a talented artist born in Japan now living and working in New York City, is a master of light and shows. In her latest series, titled "Light & Shadow", she uses a single light source along with an assortment of perfectly placed objects to create incredible shadow objects on walls. Continue reading to see more.
Japan-based Fujitsu Laboratories has invented a futuristic touchscreen user interface that is capable of accurately detecting finger pressure and what it's touching - creating an interactive touchscreen-like system, using objects in the real word. Continue reading for a video and more information.
Scrambled eggs are nothing new, but a Japanese company has invented a machine that can scramble eggs while still in the shell. They're called Fuwatoro Eggs and "the main difference is that the egg is beaten at a high speed without coming in contact with air, so no bubbles can form. This results in it's smooth texture." Continue reading for a video and more information.`
Another day, another batch of beautiful homes. Above, we have "The House in Asamayama", which was developed by the Japanese architecture firm Kidosaki Architects Studio. It features a minimalistic interior, including a floor-to-ceiling glass wall that overlooks the mountains. Continue reading to see them all.
So, you've seen Vadering and Dragon Ball Z-ing, now check out the latest craze in Japan, Harry Potter Quidditch Games. According to Kotaky: "Recently, on 2ch, Japan's largest bulletin board, a photo of ballplayers from a high school baseball team enjoying Quidditch went viral...it seems to have inspired a handful of other schoolboys to take up flying broomsticks, too." Click here to view the first image in today's viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a video of mind-blowing coffee art.
