Posted at 11:26AM on November 12, 2022 by \tPopkin @ Boing Boing
In Japan, you can buy cake in a can from a vending machine
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t t t t tIn Japan, you can buy cake in a can from a vending machine. The sound of canned cake didn't particularly excite me when I saw the title of this video, but after watching, I've been won over. The cake looks so fresh, and I love the way it'...
Posted at 04:17PM on January 17, 2022 by Carla Sinclair @ Boing Boing
Watch: A few taps on the side of a roof causes an avalanche of snow to crash down
In what seems to be Japan (according to the video comments), the entire roof of a work building is piled high with snow. But with a long-handled tool that resembles a hoe and a few strategic whacks, it takes only 55 seconds before a dramatic avalanche of snow comes crashing ...
Posted at 08:16PM on December 07, 2020 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
Japan alarmed by rise in bear attacks
Over 140 people have been attacked by bears in Japan during the last six months, with two attacks resulting in deaths, reports France 24. Why? An acorn shortage, for one thing. But there are bigger factors at play. Young people are moving out of rural parts of Japan. The rem...
Posted at 03:48AM on July 21, 2020 by Xeni Jardin @ Boing Boing
Two cats relax in a garden with lettuce on their heads
They're having a great time.The cats of Japan-based kagonekoshiro blog are at it again, enjoying Japan's hot summer months by cooling off in the garden with nice crisp lettuce on their furry little kitty heads.Images courtesy kagonekoshiro.com...
Posted at 11:43PM on July 13, 2020 by Xeni Jardin @ Boing Boing
Cat glares at crows and considers hunting them
Go get that bad boy.The cats of kagonekoshiro are enjoying a lazy summer afternoon in Japan, hunting crows that bother them in the garden.More photos at kagonekoshiro.com....
Posted at 05:53PM on July 08, 2020 by Rob Beschizza @ Boing Boing
Japan parks ban screaming on rollercoasters
Japan has reopened its theme parks, but thrillseekers are being asked not to scream on the rides, as screaming spreads coronavirus.A video showed the two executives, both clad in masks, sternly riding the coaster in complete silence. It ended with a message: "Please scream i...
Posted at 06:19PM on February 01, 2020 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
Here's how to plan for a trip to Japan
I've been to Japan at least 8 times, so I feel like I am pretty good at knowing what I need to do before I go. This video, "Must-Do Things Before Flying to Japan" has a number of useful tips, like how to book a good restaurant in advance, how to get a SIM card, how to book t...
Posted at 09:36PM on October 28, 2019 by Mark Frauenfelder @ Boing Boing
Artist paints a panorama on a sphere
This is a spherical painting of a street intersection somewhere in Japan. I don't know who the artist is, but the effect is amazing.Panoramic painting on a sphere from r/Damnthatsinteresting...
Posted at 09:36PM on August 06, 2019 by Xeni Jardin @ Boing Boing
Two cats enjoy relaxing with flowers on their heads
From one of the longest-running homegrown "cute animal video"bloggers, kagonekoshiro — the video you didn't know you needed right now, until you see it. Beautiful hydrangea flowers worn on the head of these cute cats, somewhere in Japan on a warm summer's day.Watch:A related...
