China is increasingly becoming a real-life Maximum Overdrive with machines and items such as mobile phones, toilets, bus windows, buses, cans of cola, and cigarettes have all lashed out at their fleshy masters.
And now, at around 2:00 a.m. in Fujian Province, the automated teller machine of a credit union exploded blowing out nearby windows but injuring none. It would appear the joke was on this machine as it didn’t know most people sleep at that time of day.

Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
How do fans in Japan feel about the new One Piece Netflix live-action trailer?
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle x Loewe collection is as magical as the anime movie
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Decorative animal toys with massive chins now a thing in Japan for some reason
We investigate which conveyor belt sushi restaurant is best for drinking alone, drowning regrets
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle x Loewe collection is as magical as the anime movie
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Decorative animal toys with massive chins now a thing in Japan for some reason
We investigate which conveyor belt sushi restaurant is best for drinking alone, drowning regrets
Tokyo has a bar that only lets you in if you come alone – No bringing your friends allowed!
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips, sparks debate
Japan’s most successful manga artists draw their characters for the camera 【Video】
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Kyoto raises hotel accommodation tax to fight overtourism, travelers could pay up to 10 times more
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli adds anime aircraft from Laputa: Castle in the Sky to its merchandise shop in Japan