Tag Archives: Food

Speechless

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Nils

I really don’t know how to describe this one. “Complete nonsense” is about the only thing that comes to mind.

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Salty Snack II

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Nils

Pretz is at it again… Not quite as hypnotic as this, but… still. I think my co-worker G. will enjoy this one.

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Salty Snacks

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Nils

I guess this spot is trying to sell salty snacks: However, I can only describe this as surreal. This is definitely going to make a whole lot more sense if you can understand Japanese.

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Bouncy

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Nils

Is this really all it takes to sell chocolate? But it is kind of mesmerizing.

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Inappropriate Ice Cream

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Nils

I received this photo via email. I am not sure it’s actually from Japan… I also think the ice cream cone just accidentally looks like that. Still… it’s a funny photo and I decided to share it with you guys.

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Hello Kitty Quickies

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Nils

Okay, so this doesn’t become completely Hello Kitty focused, here are some collected Hello Kitty insanities. My Japanese friend told me that Hello Kitty isn’t actually that popular in Japan. Is she right, or is she just trying to protect … Continue reading →

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Cubic Watermelons

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Nils

This is a real classic. In 2001, farmers in Japan grew “square” watermelons to save space. This is being done by inserting the melons into glass cases while they are still growing. The watermelons are – supposedly – exactly the … Continue reading →

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Weird (and cute) Bento Boxes

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Nils

Bento is a meal in which a single portion is packaged. This is usually bought at a convenience shop, but it seems that the lunch prepared by a housewife for her husband to take with him is also qualifies. Rootcoffee … Continue reading →

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Stress Relief Milk

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Nils

A Japanese dairy company has announced a new product: Stress relief milk aimed at an adult market. 900 ml (a quart) of this milk costs 5000 yen (30 Euro). The milk is supposedly milked at the break of dawn, when … Continue reading →

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Canned Bread

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Nils

Japanese people love conveniences. In Japan, it seems possible to buy pretty much anything from a vending machine, even underpants. Food isn’t really an unusual item to be dispensed in vending machines. However, while you can only buy drinks and … Continue reading →

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