Only In Japan ↓

Robotic Jpop Star

12/01/09 - Only In Japan

“Glad to see that I’m not the only one that sucks at dancing, but knowing [the Japanese], they’ll have a bot that dances better then me in 5 years or less.”

Maru’s Magic Show

11/28/09 - Only In Japan

“LOL, Maru is like…ahhh, I am trying to hide here!” — helsinkisuomi

Muscle Suit 2.0

11/25/09 - Only In Japan

“Students at Tokyo’s University of Science have developed a new version of their muscle suit, a wearable robotic suit that assists the muscles when carrying out strenuous tasks. It was on show at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo.”

Synchronized Robot Christmas Dance

11/24/09 - Only In Japan

“These are way better than those robots I made that did the synchronized Arbor Day dance. I swear.” — CH

Japanese Wrestler Vs. Dummy

11/15/09 - Only In Japan

“If you didn’t already feel weird enough watching two guys pretend to feel passionately about each other as an excuse to roll around half-naked together, adding a inflatable dummy to the mix should make you feel just awkward enough to find another interest.”

Old Japan Stereoviews

11/11/09 - Only In Japan

“In the late 19th and early 20th century, enigmatic photographer T. Enami (1859-1929) captured a number of 3D stereoviews depicting life in Meiji-period Japan.” w/ photos

Pro Gay Wrestling

11/09/09 - Only In Japan

“It’s Danshoku Dino versus Akira Tozawa and some stuff happening in this match is definitely non-descript. If you’re homophobic, you might wanna turn away now. If you aren’t, this is either a really entertaining pro wrestling match for you.”

Phone Measures Bad Breath

11/06/09 - Only In Japan

“A Japanese telecoms company develop a phone that can measure your body fat… and your bad breath.”

Insane Backpack Commercial

11/03/09 - Only In Japan

“I have a hard time believing this makes any more sense if you speak Japanese.”

Volleyball Robot

11/02/09 - Only In Japan

“Japan, 1997: Meet Tomorrow Kun… the world’s first volleybot.”