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Watch the world’s first manned flying car take a test drive

September 6, 2020September 3, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Meet George Jetson! If you have ever been stuck in traffic and found yourself wishing for a “Jetsons”-style flying car to bypass the logjam, your …

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Mom turns plates of food into detailed works of art

July 4, 2020July 2, 2020 by Anna Weaver

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Virus Outbreak New York

Here’s what the world’s top tourist destinations look like during the coronavirus lockdown

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Times Square is void of its frenetic shuffle. Selfie stick-wielding tourists are absent from the Eiffel Tower. Bourbon Street is eerily quiet. All over the …

Read moreHere’s what the world’s top tourist destinations look like during the coronavirus lockdown

A company is making sliced mayo and we’re strangely intrigued

February 25, 2020October 7, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Mayonnaise slices are officially a thing. A Japanese food company called “Bourbon” introduced mayo slices, along with a handful of other unique convenience foods, and …

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This Japanese artist turns the packaging from everyday objects into incredible art

January 4, 2020January 4, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

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Here’s the best Disney vacation to take with kids at every age

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 by Brittany Anas

Think of a Disney vacation and the theme parks probably pop into your mind. But beyond the iconic Space Mountain roller coaster and the Dole …

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You can stay at this hotel for $1 a night—but they’ll livestream you sleeping online

November 24, 2019February 25, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

As far as bargain vacations go, you can’t get much better than a hotel room costing only $1 per night. But there’s a catch, and …

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Japan recycled old cell phones and other electronics to make the 2020 Olympic medals

August 7, 2019June 22, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell

Japan didn’t waste any time getting the medals made for the Toyko 2020 Olympics, and the country did it in a unique way. The gold, …

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I Discovered Japan’s Amazing Stash Of More Than 350 Kit Kat Flavors We Don’t Have In the U.S.

February 18, 2019March 25, 2019 by Brittany Anas

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Why Japan is giving away free houses

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 by CNN

Four years ago, Naoko and Takayuki Ida were given a house. For free. It’s a spacious, two-story home nestled amid trees on a winding country …

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There’s a museum of parasites in Japan (for those of us with strong stomachs)

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Museums are the perfect place to learn about interesting subjects, like art history, dinosaurs or … parasites? If you don’t mind being grossed out and …

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A Peanuts-themed hotel just opened in Japan, and here’s a look inside

September 17, 2018February 25, 2023 by Chelsea Davis

Everyone who remembers Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strips or the beloved cartoon specials knows the lovable “Peanuts” gang. The prolific Schulz drew nearly 18,000 “Peanuts” strips …

Read moreA Peanuts-themed hotel just opened in Japan, and here’s a look inside

How to Become a Ninja

Even With $85K Salaries, This City In Japan Is Facing A Ninja Shortage

July 19, 2018July 20, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Where have all the ninjas gone? Iga, a small city in the Mie Prefecture, nearly 300 miles outside of Tokyo, claims to be the birthplace of …

Read moreEven With $85K Salaries, This City In Japan Is Facing A Ninja Shortage

Dog goes to groomer, somehow ends up looking like a sheep

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 by Clint Davis

A dog in Japan may have undergone an interspecies transformation after a routine trip to the groomer. The very good little pup, a poodle, became …

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Watch this cat put fellow climbers to shame at an indoor climbing gym

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 by Mitchell Byars

It’s no secret that cats love to climb things. Trees. Furniture. Telephone poles. So it’s no surprise that when one cat found a home at …

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89-year-old grandma takes Instagram by storm with hilarious self-portraits

March 14, 2018March 3, 2023 by Augusta Statz

An 89-year-old Japanese woman is proving that it’s never too late to pursue your passions. Taking photos is something Kimiko Nishimoto greatly enjoys and just …

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Coca Cola To Cut 1200 Corporate Jobs As Earnings Slump Continues

Coca-Cola is launching its first-ever alcoholic drink

March 7, 2018February 25, 2023 by CNN

Coca-Cola will soon be giving Japanese consumers a new kind of buzz. In a departure from its traditional soda business, Coke plans to launch an …

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It’s Almost Cherry Blossom Season In Washington, D.C.

March 6, 2018March 7, 2018 by Kate Streit

Although spring has not quite officially sprung, it’s definitely around the corner. In fact, one of the most beautiful parts of spring is about to …

Read moreIt’s Almost Cherry Blossom Season In Washington, D.C.

Coca-Cola Coffee Is Your New Way To Mainline Caffeine

September 14, 2017February 25, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

If soda and coffee just aren’t packing enough punch for you, a new beverage out of Japan might just be your dream come true. With …

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Japanese Spa Launches New Noodle Bath

You can now soak in a bath of ramen at this Japanese spa

July 5, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

Many people would argue that ramen is the perfect food. The combination of broth, noodles, meat and vegetables is delicious, endlessly customizable (spam! eggs! pineapple! chili …

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New Starbucks in Japan may be most beautiful yet

July 5, 2017February 27, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Starbucks lovers in Kyoto, Japan have a brand new location to get their caffeine fix. But this new store looks nothing like the classic design …

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A Super Nintendo World theme park is coming to Universal Studios Japan

June 16, 2017 by Augusta Statz

Disney movies and characters get entire theme parks devoted to them, so why not give video games a chance to become a part of the …

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Take A Look Inside Japan’s New Luxury Train

May 4, 2017March 28, 2023 by Jessica Suss

If you haven’t heard of Japan’s new Shiki-Shima luxury train, get ready to drool. And then get ready to pinch yourself very hard, because it’s …

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Japan’s Famous Wisteria Bloom Begins

April 10, 2017April 16, 2018 by Kate Desmond

We’ve all heard of the cherry blossom festival in Washington D.C., and—while beautiful—if you haven’t already been this year, you may be too late. The …

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Would You Sleep In This Floating Capsule That Drifts To A Private Island Overnight?

March 16, 2017May 9, 2019 by Brittany Anas

Thought that waterbed you had way back when was cool? Well, that’s just been seriously one-upped by a Japanese amusement park that built spherical capsule hotel …

Read moreWould You Sleep In This Floating Capsule That Drifts To A Private Island Overnight?

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Who’s Ready To Try These Mayonnaise Cafes Opening In Japan?

February 24, 2017 by Jessica Suss

In a world of insane foods and even weirder places to eat them (bunny cafe, anyone?), this one takes the cake. A mayonnaise cafe is …

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Coffee Butter Exists And We Want To Spread It On Everything

February 21, 2017 by Jessica Suss

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Watch These Experts In Japan Compete To Shave Wood 10 Times Thinner Than Hair

February 4, 2017March 28, 2023 by Carina Wolff

Where would we be without the internet to introduce us to all of the skills, hobbies and competitions we’d never have imagined people are engaging …

Read moreWatch These Experts In Japan Compete To Shave Wood 10 Times Thinner Than Hair

This woman makes the coolest dollhouse furniture you’ve ever seen

January 18, 2017January 18, 2018 by Kate Streit

Meet Kiyomi. She’s a Japanese artist and mother of two who makes some of the most beautiful—and tiny—pieces of art you’ll ever see! This talented …

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7 Enchanting Villages That Look Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

December 14, 2016 by Carina Wolff

Some people like to vacation to big metropolitan cities like London or New York. But if your idea of a perfect vacation is an enchanting …

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These Whimsical Huts Serve An Important Purpose

November 10, 2016 by Sarah Lewton

Set atop a Japanese mountain ridge, these little connected huts look as if they could be home to a fairy-tale hero. The truth is there are …

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This Pedal-Powered Roller Coaster Seems Terrifying

June 9, 2016 by Augusta Statz

Amusement parks are packed with thrills, but arguably one of the scariest roller coasters surprisingly isn’t one that moves at high speeds or does crazy …

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This Spa Lets You Swim In Your Favorite Beverage

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 by Genevieve Lill

Do you have a favorite beverage that you just can’t get enough of? Red wine, perhaps? Or coffee? A spa in Japan, which is now …

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A Husband’s Beautiful Gift To His Blind Wife: A Hand-Planted Field Of Flowers

February 27, 2016February 29, 2016 by Emily McClure

In the small town of Shintomi Town, Japan, there is a gorgeous field of pink flowers that blooms every spring. The sight is so stunning, …

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Never Get Out Of Bed This Winter Thanks To This Amazing Invention

October 30, 2015July 18, 2019 by Dee

Are you always cold? Have we got the ultimate solution for you: A Japanese Kotatsu. These babies are sure to keep you cozy and warm for …

Read moreNever Get Out Of Bed This Winter Thanks To This Amazing Invention

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