Japanese Hakone marquetry

There was nothing better than finding a disused lot or vacant construction site when I was a kid. In a child's eyes, a dilapidated building can easily turn into the DeathStar or the Hall of Justice. All you need is a keen imagination and a few friends. The idea behind giving abandoned spaces a facelift… READ THE REST

This Japanese game show from 2021 featured a game of human Tetris, where people have to match their pose to the shape of a hole in a wall that moves towards them. If they can't slide through the hole, the wall sweeps them into a pool of water. Some of the shapes look nearly impossible… READ THE REST

From The Independent: Jacinda Ardern was welcomed on her first day in Japan on Thursday (21 April) by a pair of dancing kiwi fruit. The New Zealand visited Japan and Singapore this week in her first foreign trip since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Ardern attended an event held by the firm Zespri to mark the beginning of the kiwi… READ THE REST

If there was ever a time to refresh what's going on in that noggin, it's now that you're finally digging into new technology instead of the old hat ways you're used to. You've finally got a good hold on life, and now it's time to elevate your value. This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle is perfect for… READ THE REST

Everyone's been seduced by the idea of camping at one point or another, right? Spotting the stars at night, falling asleep to the sounds of the woods, waking up to a sunrise … There's just something magical about sleeping in the great outdoors. But, of course, reality is often disappointing. Tents, in particular, can be tiny… READ THE REST

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