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Imagine you want to ask that girl or guy of your dreams out this holiday season, but maybe you’re too shy to do it out right. You could send a text or e-mail, but that’s kind of lame and bland.
Go figure: the megacorporation Coca Cola is here to provide you with a sweet, intimate, and memorable way to tell people how you feel.
It works kind of like a sugary time bomb of love. All you need is a plastic bottle of coke and a marker.
It looks like people are getting their freak on in Kanagawa Prefecture these days. In the past two months a couple of truly unconventional sexually natured crimes took place that left police scratching their heads and going “huh.”
Our first tale involves a gay robber arrested on 13 November who slipped sleeping pills up the rumps of his victims. This incident was quickly followed by the 14 November arrest of the manager of a rub & tug parlor for women which I guess would be a rub & rub?
Things are getting busy for the unsung hero of clothing, underwear. In recent years developments in the underwear technology sector have been coming in fast and furious.
The following is a report of some progressive underpants that promise to cut smells, back pain and will rub your belly while you sleep.
Have you ever wanted to increase your productivity? Do you, like me, save time by brushing your teeth in the shower, ironing a shirt while eating toast, or taking your horses out for a morning canter while penning a poem about clouds?
Today’s your lucky day!
Japan Trust Technology (JTT) is now marketing a time-saving, relaxing beautification tool that every Nintendo DS owner should have- The Germa Roller Touch Pen! Read More
Tokyo Game Show: home to videogames, freebies, pretty girls and people who love all of the above.
Of all the titles I saw during my visit today, smart-phone game company mobile_one’s Kaikan Ashitsubo Massage (lit. Pleasurable leg massage) definitely wins my award for “Most Borderline Creepy”. Read More
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
Sega’s old arcades are making money again as new owners announce 3.175-billion yen profit
Adult video mosaic destroyer’s trial ends with guilty verdict in Kyoto district court
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best hamburger steak sushi?【Taste test】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Japanese restaurant in Thailand hangs lanterns announcing “I love boobies” and other philosophes
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
Japanese teen idol singer impregnated by manager gives birth to healthy baby boy【Photos】Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Fuji-Q Highland theme park is opening its newest attraction next month: The Fujiyama Slider
Receipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
First copy of centuries-old ninja training manual discovered, doesn’t understand dogs【Video】
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
How long should you date someone in Japan before going on a trip with them?Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
Four (actually five) important manners tips for attending anime stage shows in JapanNephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the pastIs Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best hamburger steak sushi?【Taste test】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Japanese restaurant in Thailand hangs lanterns announcing “I love boobies” and other philosophes
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
Japanese teen idol singer impregnated by manager gives birth to healthy baby boy【Photos】
New custom-made Sony earphones come with a price tag so high you won’t believe your ears
How to make Ukrainian flag origami crane paper
Illegal mosaic-free porn business busted after earning over US$1M in revenues
We try a rotating sushi restaurant in New Delhi, are surprised to find no rotating sushi
12 gender-bent Disney and Ghibli characters that are utter perfection
Noodle-free ramen? Cup Noodle maker ditches the noodles in new ramen broth soups