Bizarre Japan – Bagleheads
I just got sent a link from Weird Asia News on the “baglehead” body modification trend in Japan. I must say, it’s pretty unattractive.
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Bizarre Japan – Teeth Tattoos
Sometimes things come out of Japan that make you sit back and say “What were you thinking?” And since we already have Stacey handling everything that’s cute in Japan, why shouldn’t I look after everything that’s bizarre?
Today we’re going to talk about teeth tattoos (!)
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More Funny Japanese Commercials
It’s been awhile since I did a funny Japanese commercial rundown. So here we go!
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Nisshoken – Japan’s Sunshine Rights
Photo Credits: mrhayata on Flickr
Recently while I was reading the book Life in Tokyo, I came across a section that described a strange building law that required every Japanese citizen a basic right to sunshine.
I’m not sure if this is still in practice or not, but here’s what it’s all about.
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Funny Japanese Commercials Staring Famous People
It’s somewhat of a joke in Hollywood that if you want to make big cash then you should appear in at least one crazy Japanese commercial.
I guess stars seem to think that if there is a high chance that no one from the English speaking world is ever going to see them, they why not take the money and act completely ridiculous.
Well, thanks to YouTube, they can’t hide anymore…
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Japan Roundup
It’s time for another Japan roundup featuring all that’s new and wacky from Japan!
Among other things, we’ll take a close up look at the samurai sword and take a peek at one crazy Kung Fu bear.
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Japan’s Vitamin Cafes
The latest in Tokyo chic is heading in for a personal vitamin injection. I guess pills are too tough to swallow these days?
These intravenous vitamin “drips” are part of the latest quick-fix, health fad catching on in Japan: the IV cafe.
Each drip pack contains saline solution and specific vitamins and minerals to target a particular health ailment or beauty concern.
Uhh…placenta pack??
Japan’s Latest Supermodel Robot
Leave it to Japan to create a supermodel robot.
Scientists from Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology reportedly designed the 5-foot (ish), dark-haired creation to look like an average Japanese woman between the ages of 19 and 29. Unlike the average Japanese woman, however, HRP-4C has 30 motors in her body that allow her to walk and move its arms (somewhat loudly and awkwardly, if the video below is any indication) and 8 facial motors for blinking, smiling, and expressing emotions akin to anger and surprise.
Maybe she could date Robocop? Dead or alive…you’re coming out to dinner with me.
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