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JOHN WILCOCK: Visiting Japan on Five Dollars a Day
25 useful Japanese words for everyday conversation
I wasn’t expecting to learn much from this video about 25 useful Japanese words because I thought I would know them all, but there were quite a few that were new to me: uso (no way!) chicchai (tiny and cute) harahetta (I’m starving) dekai (huge) umai (tasty, more casual than oishii) majide (you’re not joking?) […]
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"Animals" escaping from Japanese zoos part of unintentionally funny drills
Every year in Japan, animals escape from zoos in a planned exercise. Except they aren’t really animals, they’re humans in animal costumes. And they aren’t really escaping, they’re part of an annual drill to train staff on what to do when a real animal does. While funny to watch, escaped animals are no joke in […]
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Spectacular, tiny room hidden behind a hinged electrical outlet cover
Japanese artist Mozu makes incredible, miniature dioramas with tiny, winking electronic devices; their latest piece is The Secret Base of Kubito, a tiny workroom hidden behind an electrical outlet. Mozu says of it, "This work, which was born from the delusion that 'If I'm small, don't make a secret base in the wall', and the […]
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Get the most out of Photoshop with this $12 master class
Photoshop is one of the most widely used photo editing tools out there, to the point that it’s the default program designers think of whenever they need work done. Small wonder, too: The flagship software in Adobe’s creative suite is very powerful — if you know how to use it. There is a lot to […]
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Get deep rest under these hypoallergenic bamboo sheets
Bamboo fiber is a relatively new thing in luxury fabrics, but it’s no surprise it’s this snuggly. After all, pandas eat bamboo, and they constantly look comfortable. But seriously: To understand the benefits of real bamboo sheets, you have to spend a night on them. This 4-Piece Luxury 100% Rayon Bamboo Sheet Set is a […]
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20 chef knives for for serious food prep
No chef’s arsenal is complete without a good set of knives. In fact, it’s the first big sign that you’re ready to start cooking meals as opposed to just warming them up. Here are 20 knife sets that any chef would be proud to own, from visually stunning old-world metallurgy to sleek modern cutlery. Mini […]
