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…

In the last five years, the complex and challenging game of Go (also known as igo in Japanese) has made strides internationally, with the American…

Having made her mark in the world as a Japanese plus-size comedian (who does a mean impression of Beyoncé, by the way), Naomi Watanabe isn’t…

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…

Source: YouTube Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and is famous for its seaport, chinatown area, romantic harbor and Yokohama style ramen. Combining…

Never thought Japan’s popular bipedal machine Gundam could glide through winter powder. Another new mobility has been witnessed thanks to Hiro, a huge Gundam fan…

In Japan, castles are preserved as some of the most magnificent remnants of history, and while there are over one hundred still standing today, the…

Bright neon lights, serene temples standing amidst lush green trees, tiny alleyways lined with cramped but amazingly delicious yakitori bars… As different as they may…

If you’ve spent time at a Japanese arcade or mall, then you know the popularity of crane games, called U.F.O. catchers, and the world of…

As great as smart phones have been for our convenience, they can also lead to some lapses in safety. Walking around while texting or looking…

Ever see something you just gotta have, even if it means giving yourself up in the process? That’s what happened to these curious kitties, whose…

After a long day at work or school, maybe all you want to do when you get home is grab a cold beer or let…

It’s hard to imagine being so sleepy that you could sleep like this, but when you’re so tiny I guess you just don’t have the…