The Flapping Technique In Wii Tennis Is Causing More Hype Than Grand Slam
The major Grand Slam U.S Open ended in mid-September, but not for Wii Tennis. In fact, there’s a hype going on in the game that…
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Sadako Fails At Multiple Attempts To Crawl Out Of The TV Screen In Snickers Commercial
The super sweet chocolate bar “Snickers” seems to have safely found a way to meet the legendary Sadako, who is known for her supernatural abilities…
This Cat In Japan Will Not Stop Until All Fingers Are Eaten
As cute as they are, putting your finger right up in a cat’s face can be a risky game. Fortunately Japanese Twitter user and cat…
J-Pop Singer Utada Hikaru Looks To Come Back With A Bang
Pop music, Japanese or not, has a tendency to shift its spotlight from star to star for one hit wonders. Famous J-pop music singer Utada…
Hungry Cat Gets Caught Trying To Sneak In A Bite Of Her Human’s Fish
Japanese Twitter user @tatanorz’s cat Homare-chan can’t get enough of the fishy deliciousness of mackerel pike, and found herself in quite the predicament during dinnertime….
Osaka’s New Bar Lets You Drink And Play In A Giant Ball Pit
Usually, if you want to get hammered and jump into a ball pit, it involves somebody calling the police to escort you out of some…
Cat Paw Smart Phone Gloves Turn Your Fingers Into Adorable Kitty Paws
Japanese online retailer Felissimo has a monopoly on the country’s cat-themed fashion and other feline treats, but their YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation…
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen Is The Only Song You Need To Hear This Year
Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona Pikotaro is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Chiba prefecture, and he has some pretty lofty goals of performing at ultra-popular end-of-the-year…
Fictional Trailer Reimagines Zelda As An Animated Film By Hayao Miyazaki
It’s true that Hayao Miyazaki can conjure up some awe-inspiring magic with his animations, but American illustrator Matt Vince has taken the liberty of applying…
Teaser Trailers Released For Live-Action Ghost In The Shell Adaptation
The original Ghost in the shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai) manga ran in Japan in 1989, and is one of few anime classics that was willing to…
Tokyo Ramen Chef Reveals The Insane Hours That Come With Running A Restaurant
Ramen is one of the most popular Japanese fast foods in the world, and you may have wondered what it would be like to run…
Japanese Twitter User Crafts Miniature Brick Pizza Oven, Cooks Up Bite-Sized Delights
We’ve seen many awesome Japanese miniatures before, particularly of the mouth-watering video variety, but Japanese crafts-artist and Twitter user @38beem has stepped up the game…
Clever Kitties Use A Bell To Order Their Treats
Most cats have their own way of telling you when they’re hungry, and they most definitely don’t need to ask. These two, however, seem to…
Japanese People Give Their Take On Half-Indian Miss World Japan Beauty Queen
When Tokyo native and half-Indian Priyanka Yoshikawa was recently crowned as Japan’s representative in the Miss World contest, Japanese social media was polarized with reactions…
This Ominous Japanese Park Slide Requires Some Serious Braking Skills
Japan is home to some particularly eccentric slides, ones that boast record lengths and scenic views. Most of these slides, however, are theme-parkesque attractions, and…