Stubborn Akita Adorably Refuses To Let His German Shepherd Buddy Walk Him
It’s no secret that Akita, a large breed of dog from northern Japan, have a habit of being a bit stubborn–even stubborn enough to try…
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Find Someone Who Looks At You The Way This Hamster Looks At Broccoli Sprouts
If there is anything in life that excites you the way broccoli sprouts do for Late the hamster, then congratulations–we’re extremely jealous. The cute little…
12-Year-Old Girl Chokes Out 24-Year-Old Opponent In Japanese MMA Debut
Last month, you may have raised your eyebrows at a 12-year-old girl by the name of MoMo being booked for her MMA debut against 24-year-old…
Credit Card Forms Japanese Idol Unit Out Of Company Employees
At initial glance, you might mistake Higashi-Ikebukuro 52, Japan’s latest mega-member idol unit, to be a sister-group or spinoff of other popular acts such as…
Aoshima: A Look Into Japan’s Feral “Cat Island”
In 2001, Warner Bros. Entertainment unleashed the box office hit Cats & Dogs, which highlights the intense and seemingly never-ending rivalry between cats and dogs….
Drinking in Class?! Tokyo’s School Izakaya: Rokunen Yonkumi
Tokyo is a wonderful place to enjoy a variety of themed cafes and bars — whether you’re in the mood to eat and drink surrounded…
Japanese DJ Produces Catchy Dance Song With A Bunch Of Pubic Hair
Yes, you read that right — Japanese DJ ☆Taku Takahashi of hiphop group M-Flo just came out with a song made with pubic hair. The…
Treat Yourself To A Rooftop Lunch While Savoring Isetan’s Bento Boxes Packed With Japanese Delicacies
Every day around noon, thousands of students, office workers, and moms and dads throughout Japan open up their bento boxes to dig into a much-appreciated,…
Award-Winning Short Animation Shows Two Young Heroes Saving The World One Zipper At A Time
They say not all superheroes wear capes, and it’s true; as a matter of fact, if they’re anything like Yoji and Kei from short animated…
Hanayashiki: A Trip To Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park
Just a few minutes away from the bustling tourist hub of Senso-ji in Tokyo’s Asakusa, there is a rather different kind of historical attraction to…
Japanese Schoolgirls Show Off 82 Sumo Wrestling Techniques In Uniform
We’ve seen Japanese schoolgirls throw down with sumo wrestlers before in order to get their hands on some ramen, but this promotional video for the…
Start The Day Off With A High-Energy Wake-Up Call From A Japanese Fisherman At Sea
Serial snoozers will know that no matter how many alarms are set in the morning, no matter what obnoxious ringtones will be blaring from the…
Beat The Heat With Sakura-Flavored Ice Cream Served In Freshly Baked Croissants
‘Tis the season for summer strolls down the streets of fashion district Daikanyama, but even such a posh area can’t escape from Tokyo’s mercilessly rising…
Watch A Cat Bestow 9 Lives On Kittens With Adorable Shaman Dance
Ever wonder how cats get their nine lives? We always thought it was just feline luck, but happy father Momotaro may have just given us…
Chinjuya: Maybe The Strangest Place To Eat In Japan
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever eaten? If you’re an adventurous eater and in Japan, Chinjuya in Yokohama is the place where you can…