If you’ve just spent an exorbitant amount of money on a new smartphone, chances are you’re also going to want to buy a case to keep it scratch-free for as long as possible.
But why waste your hard-earned money on a flimsy bit of plastic that you just know won’t fit the next model when it comes out and society demands that you upgrade? With this simple–and kind of hypnotic–trick, you can turn any old balloon into your next smartphone case!






What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Studio Ghibli adds My Neighbour Totoro stamps to its anime merchandise store in Japan
7-Eleven Japan offering sakura extract lipstick blessed by 300-year-old Kyoto temple
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Live-action Legend of Zelda movie releases first on-set, in-costume images【Photos】
Burger King Japan to be bought by America’s Goldman-Sachs
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Live-action Legend of Zelda movie releases first on-set, in-costume images【Photos】
Burger King Japan to be bought by America’s Goldman-Sachs
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
Tokyo’s super-secret-location sushi restaurant has a stand-up sister shop that’s open to all
Can one man blow 10,000 yen at Tokyo’s cheapest Italian restaurant? The human otter finds out
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Exeggutor airplanes taking off from Solaseed Air in Miyazaki Prefecture, other Pokémon tag along
Defying gravity and common sense with the lowest-rated tensegrity table on Amazon Japan
The Japanese convenience store with a secret DJ booth in the basement
Genius Japanese dad designs T-shirt that tricks your kids into giving you a massage as they play