Only In Japan ↓

Lil’ Puppy Vs. Lil’ Puppy

“How do you say ‘Awwwwwwww!’ in Japanese?”

Fire-Breathing Boat

“Named ‘Lucky Dragon,’ the 49-ft long aluminum cruise boat is outfitted with a 23-ft tall mechanical dragon that moves its neck and wings, spits fire and water, and flashes glowing red eyes. The boat is scheduled to entertain onlookers with periodic fire-breathing performances in the local waterways (ĹŚkawa river and DĹŤtonbori canal) until October 12.” w/ photo + video

Vacuum Hunter Vs. Giant Hornets

“The man in the video is Mr. Tokunaga (AKA “Vacuum Hunter”), a bee keeper in Ehime Prefecture who got fed up with seeing his precious bees slaughtered by giant hornets. Instead of starting fires to kill hornets, he has created powerful vacuums to suck them into a giant death box. His goal for the day is 5,000 dead hornets. He first lures giant hornets into bait traps, and then ties markets onto their legs so he can track them as they fly back to their nests.”

Ken Hiraki – Bye My Melody

“Japan! Fuck Yeah!”

Kitten Eyebrows

“Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!”

Robot Nurse Bear

“RIBA — short for “Robot for Interactive Body Assistance” — was developed by researchers at Japan’s Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) and Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd. (TRI). Designed primarily to assist nurses by lifting patients in and out of their beds and wheelchairs (as well as on and off the toilet), the 180-kilogram (400-lb) robot can safely pick up and carry people weighing as much as 61 kilograms (135 lbs).” w/ photos + video

Supermarket Clerk Championships

“The service industry gets competitive in this bizarre Japanese supermarket contest.”

Drill-Powered Rubber Band Gun

“Shinnnnnnku! Tatsu Maki Senpu Kyaku!”

Frozen Polar Bear Fruit

“As a carnivorous animal, you wouldn’t expect a polar bear to get excited over fruit and vegetables. They’re usually more concerned with capturing seals than ensuring they receive their five-a-day. However these inhabitants of Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo were determined to get to the fruit and vegetables on offer – even if they were enclosed in blocks of ice.” w/ photos

Cross-Dressing Bassist

“I feel ashamed that I watched this all the way through.” — ninjabear12