Tag: Japan
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People Have Too Much Money: Japanese Tour Bus Seats 10, Costs $1,200+ Per Passenger
Would you pay $1,200 for a bus tour? Some people in Japan are. As a matter of fact, $1,200 is the cheapest ticket for a special bus tour by Japanese company Isetan Mitsukoshi Travel; the bus only seats 10 people, and carries passengers in luxury similar to that offered in first class flights. More expensive…
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Hello Kitty Contact Lenses Exist
You shouldn’t be surprised. There’s a Hello Kitty toilet seat and a Hello Kitty chainsaw, so why shouldn’t there be contact lenses? These are $39 and are non-corrective. You can wear them for one month before you need to get new ones. They come in a dark brown color. [ Product Page ]
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Turtle Taxi is a Car Service Where Cars Run at a Turtle’s Pace
Feeling nauseous? Have a baby on board? Oftentimes, cab drivers drive way faster than we’d like them to, and some actually get cranky if you tell them to slow down. Those in Japan are pretty lucky though, because there’s a car service called Turtle Taxi that aims to get you to your destination at the…
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Realistic-Looking Fake Food Jewelry Looks Good Enough to Eat
Look away if you’re on a diet and want to still be on one at the end of the day. Because while we’re talking fashion accessories, they might as well be food because of how close to the real thing they actually look. This line of jewelry was created by Hatanaka, a Japanese manufacturer that specializes…
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Kitten Shaped Marshmallows
Hot chocolate and marshmallows, anyone? If you’ve got a pulse and are on the Internet, there’s a chance cats hold a soft spot for you. And if you’ve got a pulse and are on this planet, you’ll find yourself in a tiny minority by disliking hot cocoa. So what better way to liven up your…
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Shoulder Bag With Pop-Up Tablet Holder
We thought the whole point of tablets is that you could easily hold them in your hands and wouldn’t need, you know, a lap to put them down on. Still, their portability doesn’t seem to be enough to discourage accessory makers from giving you the option of hands-free operation and we suppose that’s not necessarily…
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Thanko Mobile Battery with Handy Mist Keeps Your Phone Charged, Your Face Moisturized
Where’s that moisturizer when you need it the most? Winter is coming, and the cold air can be harsh on skin. Seeing as most people don’t leave home without their phones (and their power banks!), Thanko’s mobile battery seems like a smart solution to low power and dry skin. Aside from being a portable power source,…
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Japan Crate Sends You Sweet Japanese Candy Every Month
You might’ve seen some Japanese candy and its colourful packaging on the Internet for years, and wondered how they taste. But Japan is there, and you’re over here, and oh how will you ever find out? Well it’s easy now: sign up for a Japan Crate, and every month you’ll get a mystery sampling of…
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Win the Sumo Wrestling Match, Get a Giant Green Macaron
Boxers get cash, but sumo wrestlers get an even better prize (subjectively speaking, that is): a giant macaron. At least, that’s what the second placer was awarded at the recent Sumo Senshuraku tournament in Japan. The giant green dessert was prepared by renowned French pastry chef Pierre Hermé, which made sense since the match was part of the France-Japan Friendship…
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Cat Ear Headphones Are A Thing Now
We have a sneaking suspicion that Axent Wear’s new Cat Ear Heaphones will find a strong market mostly in Japan. But they’re sure as heck intriguing enough to get us talking about them on this side of the pond. Although really, there’s not much to say about them. The cat ears are actually speakers that…