30 Photos Proving Asia Is a Completely Different Planet (31 photos)
When Westerners visit Asian countries, they are often left, to put it mildly, completely bewildered by what is going on around them. The local traditions, food, and lifestyle can inspire equal parts awe and culture shock.
Below, we’ve put together 30 photos taken in this fascinating corner of the world so you can see for yourself: Asia truly is a world of its own. 
Just another ordinary day on the subway during rush hour. 
And this is pretty standard, too. Seniors in Asia love showing off their peak physical fitness—and frankly, they’ve earned the bragging rights! 
Azril is a very smart young man. Be like Azril. 
Pretty sure this is North Korea… 
I have no idea what this is, but I definitely need one! 
True masters of the art of deception. 
There must be some deep, hidden meaning behind this… 
A robot that feeds you tomatoes? Color me intrigued. 
A hairstyle clearly inspired by Niagara Falls. 
It’s hard to tell whether she’s remarkably tall or he’s just unusually short… One thing is certain: they make quite a quirky pair. 
Public transit is not for the faint of heart. 
With all the cutting-edge tech in Asia, isn’t it time someone invented helmets for pets? 
Then again, it looks like some humans haven’t heard of helmets either… 
Everything you need to know about Asian TV show hosts. 
While our kids are playing with hamsters, local kids are out walking crocodiles. 
The ultimate defense against mosquitoes—and the rest of the world. 
Japan’s obsession with robots is getting a little unnerving… 
Why not? 
You can witness pretty much anything in China! 
Someone please teach this guy how to eat watermelon properly. 
“Are you ever going to feed me, human?” 
The ultimate chair designed for non-stop, 24/7 gaming sessions. 
Who said mopeds are only built for two? 
Traffic flow is clearly facing some minor technical difficulties here. 
Toddler trike, version 2.0. 
Never miss an opportunity! 
The arthropod siege has officially begun. 
Probably not the greatest design choice for a kid's hat… 
The same goes for pacifiers. 
Think you can't steer without handlebars? This guy begs to differ.
Have you ever been to Asia? What was the wildest thing you encountered there?
