Japanese writer Koji Suzuki is working with Hayashi Paper to publish his latest work, Drop, on toilet papers.
Suzuki is famed for his works like Ring and Dark Water which were made into Japanese and Hollywood horror movies.
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Zhao Liang, who stands at 2.46 meters, is set to become the new world’s tallest man. He is 10cm taller than fellow countryman Bao Xishun, but his record is not officially recognised by Guinness World Record yet.
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A wild sea otter has become a special resident in the city of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan, after making a contribution to the city by attracting many tourists.
The otter, dubbed Ku-chan, began appearing in Kushiro River a while ago. The economic benefit to the local area generated by the sea otter, which has been attracting visitors even from outside of the country, is said to reach about 50 million yen per month.
Never underestimate the power of an otter.
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A store in Fukuoka is selling heart-shaped watermelons, created by farmer Hiroichi Kimura and his wife.
The fruit is priced at 15,750 yen (US$160) each.
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