A hobbyist has inadvertently given life to an Eldritch horror posing as a Thomas the Tank Engine toy by giving it glowing eyes and the ability to scale walls and ceilings.
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With the genre listed as “center scramble death game adventure,” you should expect a pretty high body-count, no matter how cute the characters are.
Watch this resolute stand-off dissolve into joyous jumping thanks to a simple trick by the pup’s owner.
The pup’s sad face makes us wonder what on earth he did to earn himself a ride in a cop car.
Osaka’s new Ferris wheel is the tallest in Japan, but will the view include your underwear?
Looks like KanColle is a big hit in one of Japan’s oldest navy towns.
If you think your stomach can handle the element of surprise, you may want to try IKEA’s new ninja hotdog – and, yes, it is very black.
Nothing succeeds like excess, and for five decades now, Weekly Playboy has been a very successful magazine.
The rotund character from Studio Ghibli inspires us all with his adorable “Totorobics” workout.
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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