If you ever needed proof that the director of Your Name is a visual perfectionist, this is it.
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Japan has a lot vending machines, but there’s only one like this.
The printer is working, no one else is in the room, but the print-out is nowhere to be found…
A shocking experiment, brought to you by the chief of SoraNews24’s Department of Bad Ideas.
Yes, “This is a pen,” but this is definitely not the reason Japan has fewer coronavirus cases.
Now you can hide your home while broadcasting your love of Japan’s most popular self-love device.
One change in the lyrics, and some big changes in the video, help fans power through the new normal of coronavirus safety.
The trick is a trade-off that makes both sides feel like they’ve won the battle.
The best thing about Burger King’s home delivery? You get to decide how much avocado is too much avocado.
Pikotaro’s unique brand of musical weirdness gives birth to a stay-home fitness routine he can barely complete.
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