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Instead of bopping mushrooms with his head, this Mario helps you slice and dice them. Iowa artist Jim Van Winkle takes Mario and other 8-bit favorites off the screen and into the kitchen. No coins required for use!
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High-rise cemeteries make it possible for the dearly departed to stay in the big city.
Bit by bit Japan is learning how to play the fool and play it well.
In homage to Dragon Ball Z, Japanese high school girls beam themselves up.
Can’t come visit Japan to view the pink canopies of cherry blossoms? Google Street View might be the next best thing.
Girls get up in each other faces .. with some choux cream.
Hey girlfriend. Read me a bedtime story.
Boys’ love manga: no longer just for girls.
A veritable feast for the eyes and, of course, the stomach was served at this year’s Foodex.
People fall asleep everywhere in Tokyo, but this cafe is actually made for it.
Have your cake and eat your ramen, too.
