japan

• Unimportant & Bizarre

Toasters That Talk, Hologram Pets, and Sock Festivals Oh My!

globalgrounds head editor November 21, 2025

From motivational toasters to hologram pets and sock festivals, today’s weird news proves that...

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• What Happened To Others

The Train That Waits for Schoolchildren in Japan

globalgrounds head editor October 14, 2025

A nearly empty train in Japan stayed open for years just to carry one...

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• Unimportant & Bizarre

Meet Shibumi: Japan’s Saddest Shrimp and Most Relatable Mascot

globalgrounds head editor July 31, 2025

Japan’s newest mascot isn’t cheerful or cute he’s a slouched, sad-eyed shrimp named Shibumi,...

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• Important Things From Today

Japan’s Yen Hits Record Low — And It’s No Longer Just About the Economy

globalgrounds head editor July 27, 2025

Japan’s yen just plunged to its lowest level since 1990 but the real story...

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