French photographer Alexandre Bonnefoy has collected photos of wild cats that he took in Japan in an interesting collection entitled "Neko Land".
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If you thought that the idea of "spamusement", a combination of a spa and an amusement park, could come from anywhere but Japan, you have not learned anything from us. Japan is the cradle of bizarre ideas and inventions. Beppu, a Japanese town known for its hot springs, is set to launch a wellness center packed into an amusement park. After the mayor of the city issued an online challenge - a million views and let's build it! - and if the internet users were up to it, the world's first "spamusement" park is in store for us.
You've probably heard that your smartphone is a breeding ground for bacteria and that it's even dirtier than a toilet bowl. Therefore, the idea of "toilet" paper for a smartphone is far from wrong. Of course, the quirk comes from Japan. You come across an unusual sight at Tokyo's Narita Airport, where in addition to the classic toilet paper holder, a mini holder and mini toilet paper await you in the toilet cubicle, which is not intended for gnomes or mice, but for your smartphone screen.
If you're tired of the usual selfies and don't want to take the risk of a hands-free selfie, you can try a new challenge that's spreading like wildfire on the Internet – the 1 Finger Selfie Challenge. Your task is to a) stand in front of the mirror, point the camera at it and cover both private parts with one finger, i.e. crotch and nipples, and b) take a naked photo. Do you accept the challenge?
The Japanese cherry tree is a tree that has featured in Japanese history and art for centuries. The Japanese cherry is thus still strongly associated with Japanese art. In the name of spring, we present some of the most beautiful photos of Japanese cherry blossoms in 2014.
Why are the Japanese so healthy and live so long? The answer lies in their unique daily habits. These are the secrets of longevity!
Japan has long been known for its exceptional longevity and high quality of life. With an average life expectancy of more than 84 years, Japan tops the world's longevity rankings. This achievement is the result of a combination of several key factors that together create the perfect environment for health and well-being. The Japanese are masters at creating a balanced lifestyle that includes physical activity, healthy eating, strong social bonds and mental balance. One of the most famous concepts is ikigai - a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of finding meaning and joy in everyday life.
The Danish company Lego has been making fairy-tale dreams of children all over the world come true for years, but this time in the Legoland theme park in Japan they did something for the eyes of adults as well.
Marikateri programmer grew up with programming and has it in his little finger. Not Masako Wakamiya, but at the age of 81 she can easily compete with them. Get to know the incredible story of this unusual pensioner.
On the Internet, we can find different ideas of what a hall looks like. Some people compare it to a big plum, others to a balloon. One thing is clear - it looks unique!
In Ljubljana, a new restaurant with Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine, known as nikkei, opened in the city center (Breg 8).
A bizarre new trend is coming from Japan: squeezing children's faces. It all started when Japanese comedian Masahiro Ehara posted a series of tweets with photos of him "shaping" children's faces into onigiri rice balls, a traditional Japanese dish. And it quickly grew into a trend that is on the one hand bizarre and on the other very endearing.