New Zealand All Blacks Tackle Schoolgirls Into Oblivion, Save Tokyo
Japanese commercials have a reputation for being rather…creative, so when the task of advertising a means of risk prevention and coupling it with inspiring enthusiasm…
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The Original Tamagotchi Is Back, And We Can Now Relive Our Long Lost Childhood Memories
When they first came out 20 years ago (!) in 1996, Tamagotchis were what every kid wanted. Those who were able to convince their parents…
Here’s The Second Trailer For Fullmetal Alchemist Live Action Movie
Fans of the popular anime and manga series Fullmetal Alchemist have been waiting for a more fully fleshed out trailer ever since the first teaser…
Maru The Cat Tries On New Hairstyles With Colorful Wigs Made From Yarn
By now you’ve probably heard of Maru, the 9-year-old Scottish Fold from Japan that holds a Guinness World Record for the most watched animal on…
Oita City’s Promotional Video Stars A Traveling Monkey In Pursuit Of Love
Cities throughout Japan are often known to make elaborate videos to help promote their area, and we’ve seen everything from a stunning 4K drone footage…
Sado Island Releases Infectious Heavy Metal Song To Promote City Known For Its Ancient Gold Mine
With the yearly increase of foreign tourists visiting Japan, cities big and small have been turning up their creativity to figure out ways to promote…
Journey Through One Of Japan’s Most Historic Areas In This Breathtaking 4K Video
With the abundance of mesmerizing sightseeing spots the country has to offer, deciding where to visit in Japan can be quite difficult. But if you’re…
60-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Releases “No Rice No Life” Music Video And It’s Flawless
The Japanese hip hop grandma has returned. After showing off her dance moves to “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars with her other elderly friends, she…
Virtual YouTuber Livestreams Horror Gameplay With Real-Time Reaction
YouTuber ALERT! Meet Kizuna Ai, an A.I. YouTuber. You can call her Ai, or Ai-chan, or even waifu if you’re a hardcore anime-lover. Ai might…
Netflix Releases Movie Trailer For American Remake Of Death Note
Word has long been out of an American remake of popular Japanese manga Death Note, and Netflix has finally released an action-packed trailer for their…
Get A Glimpse Of Shōnen Jump’s Cover Designing Process In This Rare Time Lapse Video
Anyone who’s walked into a bookstore in Japan has most likely come across thick Weekly Shōnen Jump magazines, known in Japan as the best-selling and…
The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail: Videos Show Off The Craftsmanship Of Master Bartenders
When it comes to drinking establishments in Japan, izakaya (居酒屋), or traditional Japanese pubs (often compared to tapas and gastropubs) reign supreme, but for some…
This Family Has Been Crafting Traditional Japanese Sweets For 6 Generations And They’re Beautiful
In collaboration with All Nippon Airways, we’ve seen Great Big Story cover interesting topics in Japan ranging from the fact that you may have been…
Master Craftsman In Japan Builds Amazing Tiny House On Wheels
We’ve seen masters of their craft apply creative efforts to proving that size doesn’t always matter, particularly in the form of one-bite-size gourmet sushi, but…
Breakdancers Turn Japanese Apology Into An Extreme Sport
Scenes showing businessmen bowing deeply with a remorseful “sumimasen!!” are pretty common in Japanese movies and TV shows, and occurs when said businessmen have made…