Originally introduced to Japan from China long ago, geta are sandals with an elevated wooden base made to keep the feet high above ground. They…

Time lapses and travel videos of Tokyo are a dime a dozen these days, but every so often visionary talents and hard work can turn…

Niboshi are little dried fish that are commonly used in Japanese dishes (like miso soup): また木彫りの煮干し、作ってみました pic.twitter.com/1lHohZxkht — 幸せな人：川崎誠二（木彫り） (@sawsnht) 2016年6月9日 Only these aren’t real…

Party poppers can give any celebration an extra burst of fun, but for certain occasions, you might find yourself looking for something other than the…

Sometimes a combination comes along that is so insane it just makes sense. Such is the case with this amazing Voltron-esque collectible figure made out…

Tokyo is the place to go if you want a taste of Japan’s newest cafes, and early this April, the city became the home to…

You don’t need to ask a Shiba Inu to do any special tricks to make them cuter than they already are, but this video posted…

Amezaiku, or the art of Japanese candy craft, has long been a part of Japan’s traditional culture. Artisans have been making crafted candy since the…

Japan has a pleasant habit of injecting a dose of cuteness into just about everything, and that includes the simple act of sitting down for…

If you’re a bookworm that loves to curl up in bed with a good book at night, you probably already have a nightlight of some…

Historically, Japan doesn’t have much in the way of gunslingers, but considering that “YouTuber” is one of the most sought-after occupations for young people, there…

Fresh off the heels of their horror-themed ceremonial first pitch and awesome Instagram account, the terrifying but hilarious promotional campaign train of Kayako (Ju-on, The…

Japan seems to have a thing for toast. Alongside the Japanese-style breakfasts of rice, miso soup, and cooked fish, toast is a breakfast staple that…

It looks like Rilakkuma and his friends have found a new hangout — the Rilakkuma Cha-ya, or Rilakkuma Teahouse. It’s a small shop where they…

As a country with high suicide rates, overworked employees, and many other social issues at its core, it is often questioned if Japan — despite…