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Seagaia Ocean Dome Housed the World’s Largest Indoor Pool, Looks Like a Football Stadium

By Jackson Chung August 23, 2015

The Seagaia Ocean Dome was one of the world’s largest Polynesia-themed indoor waterparks, located in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan. The Ocean Dome measured 300-meters in length and 100-meters in width, and featured a retractable roof, fire-spitting volcano, artificial sand, palm trees, and the world’s largest indoor wave pool. No matter the season, its sky was always blue, while the air temperature was locked in at 86° F, with the water at 82° F. Continue reading for two more videos and additional information.

This Looks Like a Post-Apocalyptic Skyscraper, But Step Inside? It’s a Modular Plug-and-Play Capsule Hotel

By Jackson Chung August 16, 2015

On the outside, it looks like something from a post-apocalyptic movie, but it’s actually just the Nakagin Capsule Tower (NCT) in Tokyo, Japan. For about $75 per night, guests can stay inside this modular mega structure, with each capsule containing a hyper compact bedroom en suite, space-saving furniture, as well as a circular-framed city-view. Continue reading for a more in-depth tour and additional information.

Japan Builds World’s Most Powerful Laser, Produces Energy Equal to 1,000-Times Earth’s Power Consumption

By Jackson Chung July 30, 2015

Researchers in Osaka, Japan have fired the most powerful laser ever created. They were able to produce a 2-petawatt laser beam using a device known as the Laser for Fast Ignition Experiment (LFEX). Nicknamed the “Death Star Laser”, its beam is equivalent to 1,000 times the world’s total electricity consumption. Despite the immense amount of power, the energy required for is equivalent to that needed to power a microwave for 2-seconds. Continue reading for an image of what the machine consists of and more information.

It Looks Like an Anime Character, But Cheero’s Power Plus Danboard Edition Can Charge all Your Gadgets

By Jackson Chung July 26, 2015

Cheero’s Power Plus Danboard Edition may look like an anime robot, but it’s actually a 10400mAh power bank, and the number one selling battery charger on Amazon in Japan to boot. When paired with the Danboard Lightning and microUSB cable, you’ll know exactly when your gadgets are finished charging, thanks to the clever blinking eyes. We recently got some hands-on time with these two accessories, and they’re definitely more functional than you expect, to the point where we charged an iPhone 6 Plus from 0% – 100% battery nearly three times. Company page. Continue reading for our full review and hands-on images.

It Looks Normal on the Outside, But Walk Into the Henn-na Hotel, and You’ll See It’s Run Entirely by Robots

By Jackson Chung July 25, 2015

The Henn-na Hotel in Sasebo, Japan is staffed entirely by humanoid robots. In addition to looking cool, they welcome guests, carry their luggage and clean their rooms. That’s right, guests are greeted by a multilingual lady humanoid or a velicoraptor dinosaur upon check-in. There are other robots designed to organize the cloakroom, lift heavy suitcases and moving them around into the appropriate place. To keep things moving, a red wheeled-porter take guests’ belongings and guides them to their rooms. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

Mutant Daisies Found at Fukushima Disaster Site, Look Like Plants from a Post-Apocalyptic Movie

By Jackson Chung July 22, 2015

Images, posted by Twitter user @San_kaido from Nasushiobara city, located about 110kms from Fukushima, of mutant daisies are going viral online, 4-years after the deadly Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan. The white flowers are claimed to be the latest in the long-list of victims, which have experienced deformation over nuclear disasters. San_kaido said: “The right one grew up, split into 2 stems to have 2 flowers connected each other, having 4 stems of flower tied belt-like. The left one has 4 stems grew up to be tied to each other and it had the ring-shaped flower. The atmospheric dose is 0.5 uSv/h at 1m above the ground.” Continue reading for more images and information.

These Sea Slugs Look Just Like Fluffy Bunnies, and They’ve Become an Internet Hit in Japan

By Jackson Chung July 16, 2015

Sea slugs and the internet usually aren’t mentioned in the same sentence, that is unless…you’re talking about Jorunna parva, a sea slug that looks like a fluffy bunny. “This tiny sea slug’s bunny ears are actually rhinophores, or chemosensory scent/taste organs that help them detect chemicals in the water and make their way across the ocean floor. They can be found from the Indian Ocean to the Philippines to Japan, where photos of them have become popular,” according to Bored Panda. Continue reading for a video and more pictures.

They Look Like Orange Baseballs, But Throw Them at a Robber? They’ll Be Marked for Police

By Jackson Chung May 25, 2015

At first glance, these appear to be giant orange baseballs, but they’re actually “anti-crime orange balls”. Their bright hue comes from the orange paint that fills them, and in the event of a robbery, store employees are instructed to fling them at the perpetrator. When it makes contact, they immediately, marking him or her with orange paint, making it easy for the police to apprehend them. Continue reading for a video and more information.

Mewgaroo Hoodie is World’s First to Boast an Integrated Cat Pouch

By Jackson Chung May 20, 2015

Not just any hoodie, the Mewgaroo, created by Japanese pet supply company Uninhabitat, boasts an integrated cat pouch up front specifically for feline snuggling. If you’re worried about the cat hair / balls, the pouch has a washable liner that can be easily removed for washing. Have a tiny dog? They’ll also be glad to spend some quality time with their owner in the cozy pouch. Continue reading for a video and more pictures.

Japanese Kendo Swordsman Face Off with Lightsabers, Epic Battle Ensues

By Jackson Chung May 19, 2015

First there was the Star Wars Kid, now these Kendo swordsman from Japan take lightsaber battles to the next level. For those unfamiliar with this sport, it’s basically a modern Japanese martial art descended from swordsmanship in which combatants use bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armour (bogu). Today, it is widely practiced within Japan and many other nations across the world. Continue reading to see the epic battle that ensued.