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There’s no denying that capybaras are unbearably adorable. However, they may or may not belong in your soup.
A few restaurants in Japan seem to think capybaras are soup-worthy, and they grind up daikon radish to form the large rodent. Oh, yeah, we forgot that they’re technically rodents. I’d send it back.
[via Rocket News 24]
Usually, when a new and/or unusual Doritos flavor is discovered, it’s great news for our stoner friends. But in this case, we’re not sure if there’s weed strong enough to get you excited for Shrimp Mayonnaise Doritos.
Actually, the unusual flavor is a product of Japan, where shrimp and mayo is a popular pizza topping. Wow, the weed must be great over there.
[via Neatorama]
If you thought playing with a building that transforms into a robot looked like fun… How about a fish that transforms into a piece of sushi?
Brought to us by Bandai, Gyakusaisei Motomodoru Sushimodoru is a line of Japanese ‘toys’ that start out as a food item, and can be changed into their inevitable sushi form. They’ll be available via toy/gumball machines for about two-dollars a piece.
Just try to curb your child’s enthusiasm, as they anticipate which sushi piece will randomly pop out of the machine — tuna sushi, ikura (salmon eggs), squid, kappa-maki (cucumber) or tamago(egg).
If you’re in a rush, but desperately need some latte art, the Yojiya Café vending machine is here to help. Located at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan — the machine will not only dispense a hot latte in an instant, but will add a little art on your foam.
Although the machine is certainly no electronic Picasso, an instant artsy latte will run you only ¥200, or approximately $2 USD. What, no 3-D?
[via TAXI]
Cats… They’re low maintenance for their owners, and provide endless entertainment on the internet. So, they surely deserve their own wine.
Nyan Nyan Nouveau, created by Japanese company B&H Lifes, is wine made especially for your little YouTube star. Although non-alcoholic, it contains a bit of catnip to help loosen Fluffy up for the camera.
[link, via Laughing Squid]