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Canned Breads from Tamiya Offer a Collectible Slice of Army Life

by Steve Levenstein

Canned bread in Plain, Coffee and Red Bean flavors is the latest product from Japanese model manufacturer Tamiya. Unlike most of the company's offerings, these collectible military-style canned rations can actually be eaten.

Urinal Fly Target Creates a Buzz in Your Bathroom

by Steve Levenstein

Next time you need to let it fly, do it ON the fly: The Thermal Urinal Fly target from Japan's White Rabbit Express. This self-adhesive thermal decal adds that extra dash of nature to the act of answering nature's call.

Need to Blow Your Nose? Look for EcoLife Box's Soft Green Glow

by Steve Levenstein

You might think having something in your house that glows in the dark is about the last thing people in Japan need right now but you're not Kaikosha, designer of the EcoLife Box glow-in-the-dark facial tissue holder.

Converse Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Collaboration Gives Gamers a Kick

by Steve Levenstein

Converse and Nintendo have teamed up to create the ultimate gamer's shoe: the Super Mario Bros Chuck Taylor Hi. Available in black or white, these super Super Mario shoes are due to be released this July, only in Japan.

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Dachshund Timer & Fridge Magnet is a Real Weiner

by Steve Levenstein

Let the countdown to cuteness begin! The T-188 Dachshund Timer from Japan's Dretec is one double duty doggie: it times your cooking while securing notes & memos to your refrigerator door.

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Collagen Beer Foam Can Give You a Beauty of a Buzz

Collagen Powder Beer Foam Can Give You a Beauty of a Buzz

by Steve Levenstein

Who knew drinking beer could be a beauty treatment for your face, hair, nails and skin? Japan did, that's who, so throw away those beer goggles and raise a toast to feeling good & looking great!

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SDF Cup Noodle Helps Japan's Army Fight Hunger

by Steve Levenstein

From C-rations to MREs, the U.S. Army's food has come a long way. Then there's Japan, whose army enjoys specially formulated and distinctively packaged versions of that old student standby, Cup Noodle instant ramen.

Polaroid iPhone Dock Concept Instantly Prints Photos

by Steve Levenstein

The Polaroid iPhone Dock Concept from Japanese designer Mac Funamizu combines the Apple iPhone's built-in camera with the instant print function that made Polaroid cameras famous.

Keep Your Brush Fresh with Yumaki Subscription Toothbrushes

by Steve Levenstein

Maybe you can't handle the tooth, but Yumaki can. This stylish Scandinavian-Japanese collaboration offers 18 cool colorful toothbrush models and by signing up for an annual subscription, Yumaki will send you a new one every 3 months.

Meet 'Mame Cam', the World's Smallest Micro Replica DSLR Camera

by Steve Levenstein

Think bulky, heavy DSLR cameras are a pain in the neck? You're right, they are – especially when that leather strap digs into your cervical vertebrae like Godzilla's dental floss. Now Japanese gadget guru Thanko has got something weary photographers will be thankful for: Mame Cam, the world's smallest micro replica DSLR camera!