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JOHN WILCOCK: Visiting Japan on Five Dollars a Day
Massive and magnificent creatures created from leftover rice straw
In Niigata, Japan, artists create astounding creatures from rice straw, a byproduct of rice production. Called Wara Art, the sculptures are created in a collaboration between Niigata City residents and students from Musashino Art University. The Wara Art Festival is taking place right now through October 31 in the city's Uwasekigata Park. Images from prior… READ THE REST
Yakuza boss issues ominous threat when he was sentenced to death
"I asked for a fair decision… You will regret this for the rest of your life," said 74-year-old yakuza boss Satoru Nomura to the judge who sentenced him to death for a number violent attacks since the late 1990s. The court found Nomura guilty of ordering the 1998 murder of the head of a fisheries… READ THE REST
Mystery man shows up in Japan, claims he swam there from Russia
A man claiming to be from Russia was found wandering the streets of Shibetsu, small town on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. He told the police he swam 20km from Kunashir island and is seeking asylum. Kunashir island is under Russian control, though both Japan and Russia claim it as their own. At this… READ THE REST
This anti-snoring mask will help you get the ultimate sleep without the pricey trip for a sleep study
The world's been in pretty rough shape these days, and if you're under the constant stress of day-to-day living in 2021, your sleep is most certainly taking a hit. Even if you're a sound sleeper, the last thing that's probably on your mind right now is how to correct snoring patterns for a more complete… READ THE REST
Get over $375 off HotSpot Shield VPN Premium and surf the web securely and privately
Whether we want to admit it or not, 2021 has presented truly fruitful for viruses, both of the biological and technological variety. Sure, most of the time hacks and breaches are usually on a larger scale, but they can still find you on an individual level. Whether writing code, online shopping, or doing work, chances… READ THE REST
5 must-have GardenJoy tools that won't break the bank
From shelves that can't manage to stay level to weeds that grow faster than your beard, there are lots of things to tend to around the house these days. And if your tool arsenal is looking a little sparse, GardenJoy has some great tools that can really save the day. In fact, here are five… READ THE REST
