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Town in Japan spent $228,000 of Covid relief fund on this large pink squid statue
What better way to spend part of a Covid emergency relief fund than on a 43-foot-long pink squid statue? As Japan faces another Covid surge, with Tokyo under a state of emergency, Noto, Japan – known for their flying squid – spent 25-million yen ($228,000) on this cartoonish squid sculpture in hopes of attracting more… READ THE REST
Look at this beautiful website for a Japanese family office launched by Nintendo founding family
Investopedia defines family offices as "private wealth management advisory firms that serve ultra-high-net-worth investors." Yamauchi Family Office No. 10 was established in 2020 by Nintendo's founding family, which is not surprising given the colorful design and delightful song for its website. Got there and just start scrolling. From the site: "Seeking stability only clouds your… READ THE REST
Watch: 1926 surreal film from Japan called "A Page of Madness"
"A Page of Madness" is an experimental Japanese horror film from 1926. It was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. Here's a good review on Letterboxed: Set in a remote mental hospital, the film focuses mostly on the experiences (both internal and external) of an old janitor, whose delusional wife is one of the hospital's patients. As… READ THE REST
These speakers bring Dolby Atmos theater tech right into your home theater for $100
Even for home theater nerds, it's easy to get washed away in a sea of techno-jargon, special proprietary systems, and other labels and specs that can turn into a sea of audiophile white noise. But there are some audio buzz terms that should get your attention, one being Dolby Atmos. Because for those familiar with the… READ THE REST
Enjoy the outdoors this summer with these insect and mosquito repellents
Look…almost nobody really wants to kill anything. Even an insect. But bugs…well, bugs don't really give you much choice, do they? And if it was just the annoyance of the buzzing or the swarming or the landing and crawling on you…that would be one thing. But with the bites and stings? The days and days… READ THE REST
This dog DNA test will tell you more about your best friend than you ever realized
It probably comes as no surprise that if you're looking for a dog breed that your insurance company will approve, the best bet is to avoid Doberman Pinschers, pit bulls, and Rottweilers. Or maybe you want a Chihuahua, which is one of the smallest breeds and also the longest living major breed at around 17… READ THE REST