Giant Jellyfish Capsize 10-Ton Fishing Boat

Dozens of giant Nomura jellyfish along the eastern coast of Japan capsized the 10-ton fishing trawler, known as the Diasan Shinsho-maru. According to news sources, the incident occurred when three …

Triumph Displays the Perfect Golf Bra

In an effort to appeal to golfers, Triumph Japan has unveiled its latest lingerie innovation called the “Nice Cup in Bra”. Made up of a top and skirt combo, this lingerie can convert readily into …

Scientists Debut Swine Flu Robot in Japan

Can a disease-simulation robot help train doctors? That's what Scientist were hoping for when they created a human-sized robot that emulated the symptoms of swine flu. This robot was one of …

Care For a Bean Flavored Pepsi?

Over the years, a plethora of strangely flavored snacks and drinks have been released out of Japan: burger flavored chips, sushi tacos, veggie-flavored Kit Kat bars, Pepsi Ice Cucumber (flavored like …

Marriage-Hunting Bra Heats Up Courtship in Japan

Triumph International recently unveiled a new marriage bra concept to please nagging mothers who fret about their single daughters. Known as the Marriage-Hunting Bra, this Japanese invention comes wit…

Osakans Hoist English Church Heavenward

As everybody knows, the first thing you do if you want a close look at one of England’s most important historical churches is hop a flight to...Osaka? Believe it or not, that’s been the case si…

Fusion of Flavors Found in Japanese Snacks

Japanese folks may be renowned for their taste in weird and wonderful snacks but now the crazy snack trend is winning over folks from around the world. These are just some of the quirky Japanese snack…

Swine Flu Prompts ‘World Hand-Washing Day’ in Japan

The systemic fear of H1N1, known more colloquially as "swine flu," has seized the world by the haunches, prompting the United Nations to create "World Hand Washing Day" in an attempt to convey the imp…

Kirameki Pure Gold Keyboard: Luxury or Decadence?

If King Midas were (or ever had been) among the living, no doubt he would have yearned to own the Kirameki Pure Gold Keyboard to cherish among his many other gilded possessions. He might have been equ…

Japan’s Love for Shiny Mud Balls

Understanding how the concept of play fosters emotional and social growth in children has been a subject of study for some of the world’s most astute scholars, but one professor in Japan believes he…

Creepy, Crazy, and Strange Japanese Toys

While Asia has its share of weird and unusual toys, Japan takes the lead in inventing the truly bizarre items. From 'Road Kill Cat' to a legless woman, here are some of creepy toys that are too weird,…

Swine Flu Suit Developed for the Concerned Businessman

With the introduction of a snazzy anti-flu suit that is designed to fend off swine flu, Japanese businessmen can now happily get rid of chunkier protective gear. Created by a Japanese apparel …

Japan Creates World’s Biggest Tug-of-War Rope

Japanese folks from Kumoji, Naha, upheld their annual tradition of creating the mother of all tug-of-war rope when they put together a 656 foot long rope for the 39th Ryukyu Kingdom Festival Tsunahiki…

Lady Guard: The Anti-Pee Pill

A recent study performed by Kowa, the manufacturer of the new, over-the-counter Lady Guard pills, claims that the constant need to always be near a bathroom profoundly affects the quality of life amon…