A Rare Vintage Photograph of a Japanese Female Warrior
The Onna-bugeisha were a class of female warriors, who belonged to the Japanese upper class in feudal Japan. Though they were members of the bushi (samurai) class, calling them female…
Pink Armadillo Attack!
A truly WTF clip from an episode of Android Kikaider, a 1972 Japanese TV series. [via Everlasting Blort]
Japan’s Thinnest Buildings
Japan is not only the 10th most populated country in the world, but also has a population density of around 879 people per square mile. This naturally makes the country's…
USB Board To Charge 80 Gadgets At A Time
I was really not sure why someone would actually need this, but then I realised that this was made to be sold in Japan, the land of tech excess. Link.…
Godzilla Haiku
Deep within rubber suit, beats tender heart longing for love. More at Godzilla Haiku.
Weezer in Japan
Apparently, Weezer are quite big in Japan. And just how big, you ask? You will have to watch this video to find out. [via Buzzfeed]
Bizarre Japanese Commercial on High Blood Pressure
Hilariously bizarre Japanese TV commercial on the ill effects of high blood pressure. Yep, they are selling tea in this one.
Zombies vs. Japanese Kids
Fake zombies, frightened children, a laugh track, and sadistically-unhelpful game show hosts. What will the Japanese think of next? [via Buzzfeed]
High Kick Girl! – Short Teaser Trailer
This looks completely kitschy, but in fun sort of way! Watch the teaser trailer for High Kick Girl, an upcoming Japanese film.
Japanese Trains Decorated With Images of Anime and Manga Characters
The Pink Tentacle blog has some wonderful pictures of Japanese trains decorated with anime characters, and colorful artworks by famous artists. Japan is definitely one of the coolest places on…