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Japan Goes There With Mayo Pizza

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:30:26 +0000

America’s controversial condiment just became Japan’s newest pizza topping… Even the egg-based spread’s more ardent supporters would acknowledge that there is something about the taste, color and texture of mayo that makes it dodgy companion for some foods. Pizza is probably one of those foods. Yet in Japan (a nation often described as “mayonnaise obsessed”) Domino’s is rolling out a [...]

Tuna Sells For a Cool $1.76 Million Dollars

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:30:25 +0000

It’s a story that should make everybody want to invest in a fishing boat. A 489 pound bluefish tuna caught off the coast of Japan has just been sold for $1.76 million during an auction at Toyko’s Tsukiji fish market. It is the most money ever paid for a single fish, shattering the previous mark of [...]

The World's Shortest Escalator

Tom Blunt — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:30:37 +0000

Here’s one tourist attraction that won’t leave you breathless! Located in Tokyo, Japan, the escalator lowers you a mere 32.8 inches. This modest distinction has earned it a Guinness World Record for ‘World’s Shortest Escalator,’ a category which we can only imagine must be quite competitive. This video’s creator rode the escalator a total of [...]

Japanese Pepsi Could Actually Make You Skinnier

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:10:42 +0000

First there was soda, carbonated sugar water that was sure to expand your waistline. Then there was "diet" soda, which didn't add any calories to the equation but was sweetened with chemicals that may not be so great for you.

Now, in Japan, there is something called Pepsi Special. This drink is so chock-full of chemicals -- mainly indigestible dextrin -- that there are claims it can actually make you skinnier.

Japan Hosts 'Boob Squeezing' Charity Event

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:02:53 +0000

After learning about a recent boob-squeezing event for charity, we can confidently say the Japanese have this whole “giving back” thing down. Paradise TV, a Japanese porn channel, organized a “breast squeeze benefit” to promote AIDS awareness and raise money for the organization, STOP!AIDS. If a donation was made, participants could cop a feel of [...]

Man Combats the Scourge of Slow Pedestrians With Bike Bell [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:09:19 +0000

Ever find yourself irritated by slow walkers as you’re trying to make your way down the street? One Japanese man seems to have found a solution — a bike bell that announces his presence. It’s so simple. Why didn’t we think of that? As the man creeps up behind slow-moving pedestrians, his rings his bell. [...]

Burger King Japan Introduces the 'Pizza-Sized' Whopper

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:30:28 +0000

America may have cornered the market on fast food chains, but Japan’s bigger burger options have nothing on us. Case in point: their new pizza-style burger for four. Burger King’s newest offering to the Japanese people is an eight-and-a-half-plus-inch wide Whopper that can be sliced into for four people looking to split a quick lunch, [...]

Linkin Park Visit Japan's Tsunami Ravaged Areas [VIDEO]

Heathen RockShow — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:36:03 +0000

Recently Linkin Park held a benefit concert for Japan, specifically the most damaged areas from the earthquake and tsunami. The benefit was in LA where they raised $500,000 by doing a free concert for everybody who raised $500 or more for “Save The Children”. Finally during the recent Japanese leg of their tour, they got to actually tour those parts of the country and see the damage firsthand.

Japan Has a Hair Washing Robot [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:00:20 +0000

Leave it to Japan to develop a hair washing robot. So far it looks like they are only using it on mannequins. It’s only a matter of time before the robots move from hair washing to human subjugation. Watch below. [via Viral Viral Videos] Read Original: Japan Has a Hair Washing Robot [VIDEO]

Japanese Schoolchildren Rock Out With Headbanging Bear [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:58:14 +0000

A group of Japanese schoolchildren join a bear for some heavy metal-style ‘headbanging’ in this aww-inducing call-and-response video. We’re not sure what caused the bear to start acting like a furry Ozzy Osbourne. Maybe the zoo was piping Slayer over the PA system. Or perhaps he’s one of those rock-and-roll bears from the Country Bears [...]

Japanese Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' Evokes Original 'MI' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:54:59 +0000

Different countries have different versions of movie trailers and TV spots for movies — and sometimes the international editions are better than their stateside counterparts, like this Japanese preview for ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.’ Not only is the spot longer than the TV ads airing in the United States, this version is better because [...]

Steepest Roller Coaster In The World [VIDEO]

Chaz — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:33:47 +0000

If you are a huge roller coaster fan like me, you’re going to dig the heck out of this roller coaster. It’s the steepest roller coaster in the world – Takabisha. Click through to go on a ride. I don’t know about you, but ever since I was a little kid, I have loved roller [...]

Linkin Park To Do Private Concert For Charity [VIDEO]

Heathen — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:37:45 +0000

Linkin Park want you to be at their private gig in L.A. but only if you can help Japan first.

Nuclear Boy Cartoon [VIDEO]

Wes — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:36:56 +0000

Its very important to talk to young children about issues that may frighten them. In Japan, they now have the story of Nuclear Boy and his poo. This is subtitled and it's kind of funny, but it might even be a nice teaching tool for your kids if you want to read the captions to them.

Maiden Japan Shirts

Wes — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:49:42 +0000

Want a badass shirt? Want to help the people of Japan? Well find out more after the jump.

Disaster Relief

Frank Pain — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:38:02 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to. Global Samaritan Resources of Abilene - Provides disaster boxes that include tent, [...]

Crazy Video Of Japan Eathquake [VIDEO]

Chaz — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:42:12 +0000

This is just an insane video of the ground splitting open after the Japan earthquake. It amazes me that this guy stays so calm.

Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan [VIDEO]

Chaz — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:20 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.