Here's part of the Ningyo-Do Bunko database of late 19th/early 20th century watercolour sketches of Japanese toy designs. There are more than 100 albums all told.
(Thanks, Marilyn!)
Watercolor sketches of late 19th/early 20th cen. Japanese toys
Watch these mouth-watering street snack tours of Tokyo
My wife and I really enjoy watching Satoshi and Shinichi of the YouTube channel TabiEats as they test and sample all kinds of foods from Japan. Fancy restaurants, take out food, prepackaged snacks from 7-11 and Lawsons, street foods in various cities around Japan—at any price point, these long-time 'Tubers always make it interesting and… READ THE REST
The nothing machine is worth every penny
You can buy nothing out of this wonderful machine for only a quarter. That's a deal if I've ever seen one. These nothing capsules come in three beautiful colors. The pink one is my personal favorite, but I hope to collect them all some day. Make sure to tell your kids to start saving up… READ THE REST
Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger aka "Arnie-Chan" in these hyperkinetic Japanese commercials
I stumbled across this series of crazy Japanese commercials for Arinamin (aka "Arnie-Chan") from the early 2000s, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. I love how completely absurd they are. This is some of Schwarzenegger's wildest acting. I don't even know what's going on in these commercials but I enjoyed every second. I must try an Arinamin drink… READ THE REST
Enhance your video calls with XSplit VCam Premium, now 40% off
Video conferencing has become a necessity, as working from home has grown by 173% since 2005. With all of these people working from home, virtual backgrounds during video calls have never been more important. A virtual background is the easiest way to avoid cleaning up your messy office, add some creativity to your boring work call, and… READ THE REST
Stay smiling with the Happy Pack, the ultimate smoker's fanny pack
Whether it's a music festival or your buddy's backyard, a little cannabis never fails to bring people together. But your purse and backpack simply aren't designed to carry delicate smoking accessories, like rolling papers or filters, and if these things get damaged, your good time is bound to be a bummer. No matter where you're… READ THE REST
This epic bundle puts 5 of the most highly-rated software architecture eBooks at your fingertips
Just because you know how to whip up a mean spaghetti bolognese doesn't mean you have what it takes to open a successful restaurant. The same can be said with business and software development — the two are based in somewhat different wheelhouses but go hand in hand in a wide range of industries. Whether… READ THE REST
