This strangely therapeutic video shows us the magic of the “AgIC pen” that draws electrical circuits to light up paper cities.
Corey Gold
Corey first experienced living in Japan as a high school exchange student and has since spent a total of eight years living in various places around Japan. He is a qualified journalist and has worked with the Mainichi Newspaper. Corey now works as a freelance translator and writer.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if the structures of hierarchy broke down in Japan? Well wonder no more!
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Batten down the hatches – there’s a war on between Japan and America. Which side will you take in the great burger battle?
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Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is once again on our doorstep and now with this “how to” video you can make your very own Raindrop Cake to celebrate!
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Everybody loves Game of Thrones and everyone loves Pokémon, so why not combine the two to make awesome Pokémon characters out of the Game of Thrones house sigils?
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