Japan

And you though your commute was a pain.

People from all over the globe are travelling to Japan to get their own collectable "manhole cards" (which, let's be real, just sounds dirty). Why are they so obsessed? Apparently, Japan has some of the most ornate and intricate manhole covers in the world.

Just so you know, the video below is all in Japanese, but it doesn't matter. This man speaks the universal language of crying.

I've heard there are giant hornets that live in Japan, and have venom that is potent enough to melt human skin! Do you think it's true?

There is a cutting-edge, new brothel located in Japan’s Red-Light District that has been generating quite a buzz with a menu of non-traditional services ranging from hand holding, hugs and now, butt pillows. Since opening its doors last year, Soineya’s 'cuddle café' has built its reputation on providing a variety of non-sexual services for the average-looking guy just looking to be held... Read Mo

It's a story that should make everybody want to invest in a fishing boat. A 489 pound bluefish tuna caught off the coast of Japan has just been sold for $1.76 million during an auction at Toyko's Tsukiji fish market.

Christmas culinary traditions differ from nation to nation, but you'd probably be hard-pressed to find one more surprising than the one in Japan. On December 25th, residents of the island nation line up to buy buckets of KFC for their yuletide celebrations.