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Blast away your winter blues with these new springtime treats from Krispy Kreme Japan【Video】

KK Miller
Feb 17, 2016
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They might not be out for public consumption until February 24, but one lucky YouTuber was fortunate enough to get a special taste test.

Japan
(doughnuts • food • green tea • Krispy Kreme Japan • matcha • sakura • sweets • video • wa • yuzu)

Nissan reminds us to check for sleeping cats before starting cars with adorable montage【Video】

Preston Phro
Feb 17, 2016

Cats love to hide in warm spots in the winter, so be sure to check your car before hitting the ignition on cold days!

Cats, Cute, Internet, Japan
(animal welfare • cats • cute • nissan • video • winter • YouTube)

Conan O’Brien is taking South Korea by storm all thanks to some Korean snacks【Videos】

KK Miller
Feb 17, 2016

His trip around the world was due to a fan who couldn’t focus on studying and instead used her time to send the TV host a box of Korean munchies.

Korea
(celebrities • Conan O'Brien • snacks • super fan • video • welcome)

The Assassin’s Teapot will either kill your enemies or mellow out a sharp batch of Earl Grey

Master Blaster
Feb 17, 2016

This ornate teapot holds a dark secret—using it, you can either amaze your guests with excellent service, or murder them. Whichever floats your boat.

China, Internet
(assassin's teapot • Grand Illusions • magic • tea • teapot • video)

Hilarious terror ensues as contest with Japanese arcade UFO catcher ends in a tie 【Video】

Casey Baseel
Feb 17, 2016

Ever wonder what happens when neither you nor the crane game is the outright winner?

Japan
(anime • Arcades • funny • Haikyu!! • UFO catchers • video)

Powerful new animation for anti-war book speaks volumes about the present day【Video】

KK Miller
Feb 17, 2016

Even though it was written 12 years ago, What Happens Before War still serves as a cautionary tale, and this brand new short film is helping to take it to a whole new generation.

Internet, Japan
(animation • Japan Self-Defense Force • peace • Ribbon Project • video • What Happens before War)

Nissan unveils the world’s first “Intelligent Parking Chair”【Video】

Oona McGee
Feb 16, 2016

You’ll never waste time pushing in chairs ever again thanks to this amazing new invention from Japanese car manufacturer Nissan.

Japan
(auto • cars • inventions • nissan • parking chair • technology • video)

Scratch Titans to death with a coin in giant Tokyo ad for new Attack on Titan video game 【Video】

Casey Baseel
Feb 16, 2016

Interactive ad gives you a chance to save Shinjuku, plus win cool prizes while you’re at it.

Japan
(anime • Attack on Titan • Koei Tecmo • manga • playstation • video • video games)

Spooky cosplayer dressed as Japanese urban legend ghost plays pranks on passersby in Akihabara

Audrey Akcasu
Feb 16, 2016

Akihabara may be known as a mecca for cosplayers, but it’s not every day that you run into the horrific “Slit-Mouthed Woman” on the street!

Japan
(Akihabara • kuchisake-onna • prank • scary • Super Sonico • video)

Golden Bomber cosplays Japanese glam rock in their new music video【Video】

Jamie Koide
Feb 16, 2016

Before idol groups like AKB48, Japanese glam rock—called visual kei—was where it was at. In their latest music video release, “air rock” band Golden Bomber revisits some of the genre’s most iconic looks.

Japan
(Golden Bomber • music • MV • video • visual kei)

Watch this Sapporo Snow Festival sculpture being torn down with heavy equipment 【Video】

Preston Phro
Feb 15, 2016

Sometimes the best part of a festival is the clean up!

Japan
(Sapporo Snow Festival • snow festival • video)

Watch an artist sketch Shabani, Japan’s handsome gorilla, and fall in love all over again【Video】

Preston Phro
Feb 13, 2016

This sketch is amazing…almost as amazing as Shabani’s gorgeous, steely eyes!

Internet, Japan
(art • gorilla • handsome gorilla • Shabani • sketch • video • YouTube)

Promo for Yanagawa City is filled with the beauty of Japan, adorable dancing girls【Video】

KK Miller
Feb 12, 2016

The Sagemon Girls are here to introduce their wonderful, little-known city to you!

Japan
(Fukuoka • hina matsuri • Idols • sagemon • travel • video • Yanagawa)

This tsundere-prone steampunk ramen timer is kind of impractical, totally awesome!

Preston Phro
Feb 12, 2016

Do you love cup ramen, but hate boring technology? Then this mercilessly strict steampunk ramen timer is just what you need!

Internet, Japan
(DIY • funny • ramen • steampunk • tsundere • video)

Hyperactive squirrels have captured the attention of Twitter users…and these two cats!【Video】

Preston Phro
Feb 12, 2016

Finally something humans and cats can agree on — these squirrels are captivating!

Internet, Japan
(cats • squirrel • twitter • video)

Japanese university student makes stunning wooden clock that literally writes the time 【Video】

Preston Phro
Feb 12, 2016

It might not be very portable, but it is absolutely beautiful!

Japan
(art • awesome • clock • cool • video • woodworking)

Please make Star Kart, the Star Wars/Mario Kart crossover, a real game immediately!【Video】

KK Miller
Feb 12, 2016

You mean there’s a video that takes the world of Star Wars and combines it with the ruthless fun of Mario Kart? YES, PLEASE!

Internet
(awesome • Dark Pixel • Mario Kart • nintendo • Star Wars • video • video games)

Japanese glassworker shows off adult-oriented creations, leaves us impressed and slightly afraid

ロケットニュース24
Feb 12, 2016

Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Your search is nearly over!

Internet, Japan
(glass • glassworking • toys for adults • video • wtf)

Insanely detailed moving model gun is even more awesome than its Psycho Pass counterpart【Video】

Mike
Feb 10, 2016

Consumer electronics manufacturer Cerevo recently introduced an ultra-detailed replica of the Dominator – an iconic gun from the hit anime Psycho Pass. You need to see this thing in action.