Japan’s Annual Table Flipping Contest Encourages Competitors to Channel Their Rage
Something which is normally frowned upon in polite society, there’s one place where the ability to give a table a good solid flip is celebrated….
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Japan’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets Are Actually Spicy
McDonald’s Japan much-anticipated Spicy Chicken McNuggets went on sale on June 20th. The news was greeted with excitement by spicy food lovers (such as most…
Artist Ryo Fujii’s Video Brilliantly Spoofs Japanese Apology Culture
Japanese apology culture Although apology press conferences are a common occurrence in Japan, it seems that remorseful faces and long-winded apologies have become more frequent…
Newly-Edited HD Version of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Music Video Released
Earlier today, King Records released a new video of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” by Yoko Takahashi, the opening theme to the anime series Neon Genesis…
Completely Clear Non-Alcoholic “Beer” Now Available in Japan
Japanese beverage maker Suntory is clearly riding a wave of popularity with its line of beverages featuring flavors one would not normally imagine could be…
All-You-Can-Drink Sake And All-You-Can-Eat Meat And Sushi At Affordable Tokyo Pub
Little Sake Square Just a stone’s throw away from JR Kinshicho Station, Little Sake Square may turn out to be your new favorite dinner hangout…
Japan’s Mystic Parrot Predicts Outcome for Japan vs Colombia World Cup Match
Since ancient times, we humans have always wondered, do animals have some kind of supernatural senses? If the answer is yes, naturally, the best use…
Get a Rich Japanese Cultural Experience in One Layover at Narita Airport using JR Bus Tours
For many, a trip to Tokyo is the trip of a lifetime. We want to cram in as many experiences in as possible, right down…
Show Osaka Pride with Cointreau’s Takoyaki Octopus Ball Cocktail Recipe
French orange liqueur Cointreau want Japan to get drunk on prefecture pride (and actual alcohol). Japanese cuisine is a treasure trove of regional goodies. Where…
Vegetable Kakigori Shaved Ice at Azabu Yasaigashi Is A Surprisingly Delicious Treat
What is Kakigōri Kakigōri shaved ice is a must-have summer treat in Japan. Softer and fluffier than American snow cones, with a consistency of freshly…
Grim Discovery of Human Body Parts in Damaged Nose of Japanese Bullet Train
Remains of human body found in cracked bonnet of Japanese bullet train. A shinkansen bullet train is believed to have hit a human between Hakata…
Tokyo DisneySea Announces Massive Expansion Including Frozen, Rapunzel and Peter Pan Areas
DisneySea announced last year that they were planning an ambitious expansion to the Tokyo theme park. Now concept art has been released detailing some of…
Studio Ghibli and Seiko Collaborate on Range of Stylish Totoro and Kiki Watches
Studio Ghibli fans come in all ages. The Japanese animation powerhouse have been creating masterpieces since 1985 and their movies are beautiful enough to touch…
The Dark, Droll and Devilish World of Illustrator Sakiyama
Sakiyama is a 28-year old illustrator and manga artist based in Tokyo. On her Pixiv page, she explains that she produces art to release stress….
Tokyo’s New teamLab Museum Will Immerse You in a Digital Art Wonderland
Art collective teamLab use a mix of digital technology and physical 3D spaces to create an interactive experience like no other. Their exhibitions all over…