Aug 15
This colorful, Swiss-made Watermelon Knife from Japan’s YO-KO was designed to cut large watermelons with a single slice. Your watermelon slices will look all the more appetizing thanks to the knife’s clean cutting style.
Aug 14
The “Life Light” is a combination lifesaver ring, marker buoy and emergency light that’s powered with renewable energy and a built-in battery. When the sun – and a swimmer in trouble – goes down, the Life Light’s LED light goes on, alerting rescuers to its presence.
Jul 27
Toyota has unconsciously played the race card in naming their new compact two-door minivan, a sporty variant of the Porte MPV called the “Spade”. If you think that’s a tad over the line, join the club.
Jul 25
Got udon on the brain? So does “Udon No”, a really weird character whipped up by tourism promoters from Japan’s Kagawa prefecture. The noodle-brained mascot’s stated purpose is to ensure thoughts of delicious noodles are always on your mind.
Jul 25
One adventure in gastronomy I have not enjoyed yet is eating an old family photo. The thought of it is
actually not that appealing to me. But what is appealing is the idea
of receiving an edible portrait of almost anything else, especially if
it’s chocolate.
Jul 13
Is that a hamster on your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Both, of course, because Hamster Jeans from Japan’s Ito Manufacturing feature not one, but two of the cuddly critters painted over the back pockets.
Jul 11
The London Olympics are about to roll and so is a new, special edition MINI Cooper! The 2012 MINI Cooper China Olympic Special Edition is, as you may have guessed, exclusive to China and features a unique gold running track graphic on its roof.
Jul 05
Recreate the joys of a relaxing Japanese train trip while charging your iPhone 3GS/4/4S, Galaxy S/S II, or Xperia Arc smartphone! The Train Window Smartphone Charger Stand from Genius Cell offers a choice of three miniature recreations of real Japanese train compartments, with your smartphone’s screen doubling as a picture window.
Jul 02
Can’t decide if you “want to believe” or just want to blow your nose? Don’t just sit there crying to the sky. Thanks to the Alien Autopsy Tissue Box Cover from Japan’s Village Vanguard you can believe and blow at the same time!
Jun 30
The Hana Silicone iPhone 4/4s Case not only displays a distinctive design that sets it apart from other iPhone cases, the unusual suggested user finger placement ensures anyone can “pick” it out from the crowd.
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