Athletes devote their lives to fully unleashing the potential of their bodies and pushing the limits of how far they can go every single day. But what happens when top-performing athletes take something as mundane as shaving seriously? We’re not sure if this is something normal people even wonder about, but Japanese electronics maker Philips already has the answer for us.
To promote of its electric shavers, Philips came up with the “Extreme Shaving Tournament” featuring a number of top athletes from Japan. And guess what? The top shaver gets to shave in outer space!
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10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
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Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
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Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
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Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
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Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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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
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Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Totoro belly warmers are ready to keep your tummy toasty through the cold months ahead【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Buddhist priest at Japanese temple lodging goes viral for rude responses to tourist’s bad reviews
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
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