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June, 2016 (Page 12)

New line of ball-jointed dolls include conveniently situated USB hub【Pics】

Jamie Koide
Jun 13, 2016
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This doll is hiding more than just boobies under her shirt.

Entertainment, Games & Tech, Japan
(ball-jointed dolls • cool • Culture Japan • Danny Choo • Mirai Suenaga • smart doll • USB goods)

Babymetal shows maturity as rude U.K. award presenter repeatedly interrupts speech 【Video】

Casey Baseel
Jun 13, 2016

When a teenage girl from a band with “baby” in its name does a better job of acting like an adult than you do, you might want to work on your manners.

Entertainment, Europe, Japan, Music
(Babymetal • controversy • J-Pop • music • video)

Bring cute cats into your home with amazing new wall seals from Japan

Oona McGee
Jun 13, 2016

This is one clever workaround for animal-loving renters who aren’t allowed pets in their home.

Cats, Cute, Japan
(animals • cats • cute • cute. cats • dogs • home decor • pets • stickers • wall stickers)

The most beautiful forest in Japan? Bijinbayashi woods are stunning in every season【Photos】

Scott Wilson
Jun 13, 2016

Do these woods have what it takes to beech out the stiff competition?

Culture, Japan
(beautiful Japan • beautiful scenery • forest • nature • Niigata • power spots • travel)

【Monday Kickstart】Adorable kitten cosplays as Japanese swordsman from popular game Touken Ranbu

Oona McGee
Jun 13, 2016

This cosplaying kitten and his adorable poses are all you need to get through Monday.

Cats, Cute, Japan
(anime • cats • cosplay • Cosplay costume • cosplayers • cute. cats • Monday Kickstart • samurai • Touken Ranbu • video games)

These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】

KK Miller
Jun 13, 2016

But really, do people even send mail anymore?

Cute, Entertainment, Japan
(cute • interesting • mail box • post box • unique)

Sailor Moon character outfits modeled on high-fashion designs【Pics】

Jamie Koide
Jun 13, 2016

Not only were these heroines and villains granted super powers — they were also given a haute wardrobe!

Anime & Manga, Entertainment, Japan
(Chanel • Dior • drawing manga • Naoko Takeuchi • Sailor Moon • shojo manga • Women's Fashion)

66-year-old cosplayer shows you’re never too old for anything!【Photos】

KK Miller
Jun 13, 2016

“Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.” – Chili Davis

Anime & Manga, Culture, Entertainment, Japan
(Attack on Titan • cosplay • Dragon Ball • One Piece)

McDonald’s Japan debuts three new ingredients, limited-time burgers in new “hidden” campaign

Krista Rogers
Jun 13, 2016

Can you guess the three new toppings to be added to menu staples like the Teriyaki McBurger, Chicken Filet, and Double Cheeseburger?

Food & Drink, Japan, Lifestyle
(burgers • cream cheese • jalapenos • limited time • McDonald's • menu • teriyaki)

Fruit drink expired for 21 years delivers a literal fruit punch to our staff【RocketScience】

Master Blaster
Jun 12, 2016

You would never guess what a can of fruit drink from 1995 smells like, and now, thanks to us, you won’t have to.

Entertainment, Food & Drink, Japan
(expired food • fruit drink • gross • Morinaga • nectar • RocketScience)

Could this be the ultimate McDonald’s “drive-through” experience? 【Video】

Kay
Jun 12, 2016

This McDonald’s customer paid for his order in cash and received his hamburger — without setting foot in the store!

Culture, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Internet, Japan
(drive through • fast food • McDonald's Japan • video)

Learn to make realistic-looking, edible insects with these cool tutorials【Videos】

Jamie Koide
Jun 12, 2016

Here are some creepy crawlies we wouldn’t mind coming across in our kitchen.
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Entertainment, Internet, Japan
(cool • desserts • edible insects • japanese cooking • Nico Nico Douga • recipe • traditional sweets)

No electricity? No problem! Empty plastic bottles are helping to cool homes in impoverished areas

Meg Murphy
Jun 12, 2016

Can one man’s trash be another man’s treasure? To these people, it sure can.

Games & Tech, Lifestyle, SE Asia
(Bangladesh • eco cooler • eco-friendly • plastic bottles • recycling)

Adorable Shiba Inu melts into puddle of doggy bliss when her head is rubbed 【Videos】

Scott Wilson
Jun 12, 2016

“Oh yes human, right there, ohhhh yessss….”

Cute, Japan
(charmy • cute • cute animal video • cute animals • pets • shiba • Shiba dog • Shiba Inu)

Birds of a feather squabble together: cute bird sibling fight goes viral 【Video】

Krista Rogers
Jun 11, 2016

Just be thankful the yellow one isn’t going after you.

Cute, Entertainment, Internet, Japan
(birds • parakeet • pets • pigeon • twitter • video)

We taste-tested 10 convenience store roll cakes for Roll Cake Day!

Evie Nyan
Jun 11, 2016

June 6 was Roll Cake Day in Japan, and while we’ve never needed an excuse to stuff ourselves full of cake, we took full advantage of the occasion anyway by sampling TEN convenience store roll cakes!