Premium Bandai has a reputation for being the place to get some of the most popular and eccentric Pokemon goods, including gigantic Snorlax pillow-cuddle buddy…

Japanese Twitter user Ama-chan‘s kid brother has a dream. According to her, her little brother in the fifth grade wants to one day make video…

One of the most appealing aspects of Japan is the opportunity to see traditional culture still thrive in a modern day that is constantly changing….

Every February, the annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido seems to level up in quality, displaying massive and beautiful snow sculptures, many of which feature…

We don’t need to tell you that bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, have become popular outside of Japan not only for their many delicious…

We’ve seen that Nissin Cup Noodle is no stranger to finding adventurous ways to advertise their hallmark instant noodles lineup, and a recent collaborative effort…

You would figure that with his lightning quick attacks and his own parade in Yokohama, Pikachu would have no problem staying in shape, but it…

You may remember the gigantic Snorlax pillow cushion that had the internet clamoring for a lazy Pokemon cuddle buddy, and more comically, how the enormous…

Christmas in Japan tends to be more couple-oriented than in some other countries, so what better way to celebrate this holiday season with that special…

Anyone who has spent the time and effort it takes to get invested into the worthwhile Yakuza series knows the simple joy of a bizarre…

Whether it’s an incredible rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” or a beautiful cover of “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses, the koto…

Recently, a string of posts on Twitter have been reporting some double takes caused by Amazon Japan delivery staff, as many been surprised to find…

Remember the rocket launcher from Resident Evil? It was always a godsend when that nasty Tyrant showed up to tear you apart. It always seemed…

When you combine Japan’s reputation for eccentric and attention-grabbing commercials with a price drop for a major gaming system, you have a natural recipe for…

If you’re familiar with Japanese taiko, and the disciplined art form of performing with them, then you’ve likely seen video game fans really get into…