One Michelin Star Ramen: Nakiryu in Tokyo
Brian tries out the hot ramen shop of the moment: Nakiryu which just got rewarded with one Michelin Star! The Second Michelin Ramen Source: YouTube…
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Michelin Star Ramen: Tsuta
Tsuta is one of Tokyo’s most revered ramen shops. After gaining much acclaim locally for their shoyu and shio soups, they were awarded a Michelin…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 2)
(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
Japan’s Self-Defence Force Scale Castle for a Different Kind of Mission
Japan’s Self-Defence Forces usually occupy themselves with training to protect their country, but they’re not shy about pitching in to help their local community. The…
Hokuto no Gotoku Trailers Confirm: The Competition Is Already Dead
When the first long trailer aired last week, gaming fans finally got a real look at the highly anticipated Hokuto ga Gotoku, the latest game…
Japan’s Most Dangerous Festival Has a Body Count
When delving into the local festivals of Japanese towns some strange traditions can be found, but none are considered as deadly as this one. Japan’s…
“ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” is an Epic Mashup of Samurai and SF Film Genres
In a rare confluence of genres, the recently released fan-made short film called “ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” combines jidaigeki (historical film usually featuring samurai sword-fighting…
The Most Ridiculous Song For Learning Japanese English
With the approach of the 2020 Olympic Games and an uptick in foreign tourism, Japan has started a campaign to make traveling in the country…
Pikachu’s Devastating Rhymes Leave Mimikyu Reeling After Savage Rap Battle
Violence never solves anything. The only way to settle differences is an old-fashioned, no holds barred rap battle. In a new video promoting Pokemon Ultra…
Sumo Wrestler Turns Into Flabby Bird In Indoor Skydiving Center’s Promotional Video
Ever since the first recreational vertical wind tunnel opened in Las Vegas in 1982, it has been possible to enjoy the thrill of “flying” without…
The Japanese Festival Where Demons Beat Up Kids with Sticks
In a small town in Hiroshima called Koyaura, the third weekend of every October is the autumn festival. A festival the children of the town…
Animation Shows Unbelievable Amount of Trains That Run During Tokyo’s Manic Rush Hour
Only in Japan could a logistical nightmare like the Tokyo train system run as smoothly as it does. Underground, over ground, overlapping and running almost…
This 77-Year-Old Japanese Man Is The Michelangelo of Microsoft Excel
The Great Big Story, which has given us fascinating looks at stories in Japan such as the hypnotizing speed of the world’s fastest mochi makers…
Live Action “Girls Und Panzer”? Girls Dance And Wash a Tank in Promotional Video For Upcoming Movie
Girls und Panzer, the anime series depicting a competition between girls’ high schools practicing tank warfare as a sport, continues to enjoy popularity since it…
2017 Nanoblock Award Winners Will Amaze You With Their Detailed And Clever Designs
Since 2010, fans of Kawada Co. Ltd.’s mini-sized Japanese building block toy nanoblocks have competed for the honor of winning a prize in the Nanoblock…