A Look At The Enchanting Island That Inspired Princess Mononoke
Chris from Okano TV takes his viewers to Yakushima Island as he adventures through all 47 prefectures of Japan! Him and his fellow YouTubers get…
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Awesome Japanese Grandmas Dance To 24K Magic By Bruno Mars, Show Off Their Sweet Moves
Elderly Japanese people strutting off their surprisingly youthful energy in song and dance is nothing new, as we’ve seen with Jiji-Pop, an idol group of…
4 Things You Need To Do In Okinawa
Source: YouTube Chris Broad from the YouTube channel Abroad In Japan heads south of Japan to sunny Okinawa. He lists four things you must do…
Get A Taste Of Gotsubo’s Artistically Prepared Veggie Tsukemen
YouTube’s Brian from Ramen Adventures went on a tsukemen adventure to a tiny shop in Shinjuku called Gotsubo, which translates to “16.5 square meters” in…
Heian Nobles Dance Their Way Through Modern Kyoto In Humorous Promotional Video
Even as one of the most famous travel destinations in Japan, Kyoto Prefecture never ceases to find creative ways to leave a strong impression on…
Japanese Mayor Promises To Open Hot Spring Amusement Park If This Video Hits 1 Million Views
One of the best cultural experiences in Japan is a relaxing and rejuvenating trip to a traditional hot spring (Onsen). Japan has thousands of natural…
This Cat Is A Beast When It Comes To Guarding Tissue Boxes!
We’ve seen cats in Japan get into all sorts of mischief, and even inspire one of the coolest and creepiest fashion statements ever. Now Japanese…
Travels In Aomori: So Much To Discover in Northern Japan!
Aomori is the most northern prefecture on Japan’s main island of Honshu. The three biggest things it’s known for include festivals, apples and extreme snowfall…
Stunning Video Journey Captures All The Modern And Traditional Wonders Of Japan
Last year we had the pleasure of sharing German filmmaker Vincent Urban’s “In Japan”, a sensational and inviting exploration of Japan that garnered over two…
The Death Note Version Of PPAP Is So Creepy, But Makes So Much Sense
By now, everyone has either wrapped themselves in or completely moved on from Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona’s global viral hit, PPAP. The global phenomenon…
This Pokemon Go Parody Took It To A Whole Other Level
The worldwide craze for Pokemon Go has definitely come down from it’s ridiculous peak, but one of the testaments to the game’s influence is that…
Japanese Cat-Apple Mascot Nyango Star Is Actually A Killer Drummer, Rocks Out To X-Japan
You’re probably familiar by now with Japan’s love of mascot characters, or Yuru Characters (“Gentle” characters), particularly for regional areas and prefectures, as they even…
If You’re Not Big On Wasabi, Make Sure You’ve Had The Real Thing!
As general knowledge of Japanese food is expanding around the world (and even in Japan), there seems to be a better understanding about dishes and…
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen Is The Only Song You Need To Hear This Year
Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona Pikotaro is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Chiba prefecture, and he has some pretty lofty goals of performing at ultra-popular end-of-the-year…
Clever Kitties Use A Bell To Order Their Treats
Most cats have their own way of telling you when they’re hungry, and they most definitely don’t need to ask. These two, however, seem to…