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Anybody who want to try this?

Soon, there will be a driverless mini bus that runs on public space in Japan. I really want to try this one, but I don't dare to go with the kids :). I don't think it…

How familiar products can turn strange in Japan

This is not really a question, I would like to propose that we share strange mixtures and unexpected combinations that we can only find in Japan. I'd like to start with sake flavored KitKat and …

This "bagel head" can't be true, right?

Here's how it goes down: technicians insert a needle into the forehead and inject about 400 cc of saline to create a forehead-sized blob. (One bagel-ee describes is…

Are you ready for the Japanese summer?

It was so hot and humid yesterday , and the summer has only just begun. This article has a few good tips on surviving the summer. Do add your suggestions, too!