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We here at RocketNews24 take pride in introducing you to all manner of strange things to come out of Asia, which most definitely includes news about any bizarre inventions we see floating around.
This time, our “Pointless Asian Invention of the Week” is sure to make you chortle. Introducing the Napkin Table, the perfect portable table for whenever you find yourself out in the wilderness with your partner and need a place to picnic!
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Ghibli cosplay: Official dresses bring anime heroine vibes to your wardrobe
Japanese mouthwash effective against coronavirus, according to Osaka Governor
Sega apologizes after exec says Puyo Puyo players eat beef bowls with cheese
Brand-new Tokyo Shibuya Scramble intersection opens…but over 50 miles away from Tokyo?!【Photos】
Best doughnuts in Tokyo? Sweet floral creations cause a stir on social media
No escape from the terror with Japan’s new haunted Ferris wheel
Anglicized map shows what Japan’s prefectures might be named if they were part of England
Do Japanese ghosts have a lifespan of roughly 400 years?
All-anime-themed hotel opening in Japan’s Tokorozawa Sakura Town【Photos】Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
“I didn’t ask the old men for any advice” says director of Studio Ghibli’s first CG anime
Cheap paradise: Daiso’s microwave potato chip maker is healthy, easy, and delicious【Taste test】
Japanese figure skater Shoma Uno crushes pro gamer in Super Smash Bros. tournament【Video】Sega apologizes after exec says Puyo Puyo players eat beef bowls with cheese
Gacha capsule toy paradise for adults appears at Akihabara Station
Japanese teacher shares surprising reason why the kanji for crow has one less line than bird
THAT MUCH for white rice and one tiny plum? Eating Japan’s most-expensive “cheap” bento【Taste test】
J-pop star Utada Hikaru filmed all of her newest video in her lockdown home, and it’s beautifulAnglicized map shows what Japan’s prefectures might be named if they were part of EnglandAkihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
This pet fish in Japan is trying to beat Pokémon Ruby, and it’s already won two gym badges【Video】
The top 10 (plus one) Shonen Jump manga protagonists, as decided by Japanese netizensCheap paradise: Daiso’s microwave potato chip maker is healthy, easy, and delicious【Taste test】
Terrace House star Kai Kobayashi says staff asked him to touch Hana Kimura’s breasts
Evangelion teams up with fashion brand glamb to bring us seriously cool street art apparel
Head of Tokyo board of education gets asked about dumb school hairstyle rule, gives dumb answer
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners“I didn’t ask the old men for any advice” says director of Studio Ghibli’s first CG anime
We try Muji’s new “communist” suit【Photos】
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
Japanese students hold graduation ceremony in Minecraft amid school cancellation
Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
Best doughnuts in Tokyo? Sweet floral creations cause a stir on social media
No escape from the terror with Japan’s new haunted Ferris wheel
Anglicized map shows what Japan’s prefectures might be named if they were part of England
Do Japanese ghosts have a lifespan of roughly 400 years?
All-anime-themed hotel opening in Japan’s Tokorozawa Sakura Town【Photos】
Japanese figure skater Shoma Uno crushes pro gamer in Super Smash Bros. tournament【Video】
Japan’s sushi that’s actually cake fools the eyes, blows the mind, pleases the stomach【Photos】
Japanese teacher shares surprising reason why the kanji for crow has one less line than bird
Gacha capsule toy paradise for adults appears at Akihabara Station
The future is here! Coronavirus prevention leads to holographic touch screens in everyday spaces
Want to become a virtual YouTuber? Now there are apps for that too!
Pokémon theme park opening in virtual space with Pikachu dance shows, cosplay, and escape games
Japanese amusement park offers mask stickers so guests can silently ‘scream’ on roller coasters