Japanese And American Medical Professionals Dance To An AKB48 Song To Raise Cancer Awareness
“Koisuru Fortune Cookie” is one of AKB48’s biggest hits. It’s march-paced track with easy-to-learn dance moves made a lot of people in Japan dance away….
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Small Cat Paw-Shaped Sakura Sweets
If you don’t know yet, cat’s paws are considered as extraordinary kawaii (cute) in Japan. Some of people even think cat’s paw contains a sunflower…
Enter A Ninja’s Lair Filled With Traps, Escape Routes, And Hidden Pathways
2/22 is National Ninja Day in Japan, and Tokyo has the perfect spot where you can experience a little bit of the furtive life of…
Affordable All-In-One Japanese Inn Lets You Sample Bits Of Japanese Culture To Get Ready For A Real Journey
First-time visitors of Japan may have so many items on their “to-do” list that they find themselves overwhelmed with cultural and entertainment options. Even with…
6 Massive Valentine Baking Fail From Japan… It’s Hilariously Horrendous!
So Valentine’s Day came and went. In Japan, many women make sweets by hand to hand it out to people (from colleagues to someone they…
Stylish Ginza Bar Is The Perfect Gathering Spot For Japanese Railroad Fans
If you’ve ever spent time in Japan, you’ll know that trains are an indispensable form of transportation. So it’s not surprising to see die-hard fans…
Perfect Your Sword-Swinging With This Portable Kendo Training Tool
Kendo is a popular Japanese martial art, but because of its use of shinai, or bamboo swords, it’s not always easy to practice outside of…
“I Want To Die…” A Garden Made By A Husband To Save His Beloved Wife
Shintomicho, Miyazaki. A normal private residence has become one of the most popular tourist spots in town. In a 2,000-square-meter property lies a garden full…
This Old Version Of Mario Kart Feels Super Crowded
One of the most memorable Nintendo games Mario Kart has a hidden game? I nearly thought it was some demo version from the previous Mario…
Japanese Twitter User Finally Finds Use For “Most Useless English Sentence”
If you speak at length with anyone familiar with English language education in Japan, whether they are a student or a teacher, you will eventually…
Can’t Eat Fish? Try Making Sushi With Vegetables Instead!
Sushi is delicious, but it’s not for everybody. Some people don’t like raw fish, and others have food restrictions and don’t eat fish at all….
Free App Lets You Enjoy All 72 Seasons Of The Ancient Japanese Calendar
Japan currently celebrates four beautiful seasons every year. But in ancient times, Japan relied on a different calendar that was in fact divided into 24…
Ultimate Food-Love Test: Could You Make A Food Sample That Looked Good Enough To Eat?
Fake food samples. You often find them in restaurants and other eateries in Japan. Some are so well made down to the last detail that…
Starbucks Japan Is Going All Out This Year With Sakura-Themed Products
If Red Bulls and Pepsis aren’t your thing, you can still enjoy the spring season at your local Japanese Starbucks. But instead of just one…
A Quick Look At The Fluffy History Of Japan’s Rabbit Island
Small places populated by a majority of cute animals have become quite a tourist hit in Japan, and somewhere near the top of that list…