Fast food empire McDonald’s took an unexpected, socially conscious turn in Taiwan recently when it produced a commercial depicting a young man telling his father that he’s gay.
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A Japanese inventor creates a projection mapping-enabled keyboard with letters that fly out into space as you type.
Noodle-warrior-transforming old dudes, eye-laser-shooting bosses, dancing Frieza grape soda, and so much more await your eyes.
Amid tension between countries in East Asia, techno dance group World Order travels to China to promote their message of peace in their latest music video.
Where does such a vivid artist go to find inspiration and relax? Check out this neat video!
Shift from folding paper to folding cloth to create beautiful hair ornaments, earrings, and decorations for any occasion.
It’s little wonder net users in Japan are so taken with these happy pups—they just love their owner so much!
If you sliced the fish small enough, you could actually use this like a tiny version of the real thing.
This ultra high-definition documentary is scheduled to come out this year. You can help support its production, and get some pretty cool things for doing so too!
The Super Mario Bros. are back to jump, flip and spin their way through another real-life level.
Celebrity inventor and “Greatest Scientist in History” Dr. NakaMats throws his support behind the Republican front-runner in the form of the mightiest weapon known to man: Guard Wig.
First television anime based on work of Voices of a Distant Star creator to air as part of spring TV season.
The beloved Pokémon continue to unstoppably, and adorably, expand their territory.
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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