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Hey! You got your Hitler videos in my K-Pop! You got your K-Pop in my Hitler videos! Who would have thought that these two viral video titans would blend together so well?
The Chinese genius who created Dictator Rap: Gangnam Style from Hitler, that’s who.
The maker goes by the name Fei Yu from Luoyang, China, who posted the video on Chinese video site, bilibili.tv. From there it spread to YouTube and infamy.
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Japan’s French fry sundaes are here, but which one should you try? We find out【Taste test】
Town destroyed by 2011 earthquake and tsunami creates anime based on stories of residents
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Kagawa’s Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels
Is there demand for merch of our stylish reporter? Let’s find out with the Ikuna Acrylic Standee
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is this real life? Canadian musician becomes apprentice to Japan’s world-famous shamisen masters
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reportedIs China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasonsJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Kagawa’s Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels
Is there demand for merch of our stylish reporter? Let’s find out with the Ikuna Acrylic Standee
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is this real life? Canadian musician becomes apprentice to Japan’s world-famous shamisen masters
Someone crashed a car into Japan’s oldest restroom
Living the fake high life with Beyond Tofu That’s Like Foie Gras【Taste test】
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Father and son dissect a gachapon capsule toy machine to show us its magical insides【Video】
Tired of your usual camping fare? Try this easy Japanese festival favorite【SoraKitchen】