Kirin Beer Is Giving Away Curry Fountain Fondue Machines
If you’ve ever found yourself looking over the plethora of beer cans in the alcohol section of Japanese supermarkets and convenience stores, you may have…
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Japan’s Rare “White Jewel” Strawberries Are Berry Expensive
Great Big Story has covered some fascinating topics in Japan, including the country’s first all-female staffed sushi restaurant, the beautiful world of traditional Japanese sweets,…
Universal Studios Japan Teases Super Nintendo World In New Trailer, Mario Stage Photos
Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan is making preparations for an expansion to their facilities called Super Nintendo World, which as the name should tell you, is…
Japanese Trains Celebrate Final Fantasy Anniversary With Music From The Games
Japan has fully embraced this year as the 30th anniversary of the popular Final Fantasy series, rolling out promotional campaigns that include Tokyo Tower being…
Watch Seismic Isolation Flooring Prevent Damage During The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
This video taken on a security camera during the 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake shows how earthquake resistant construction and seismic base isolators can pay off…
Stubborn Akita Adorably Refuses To Let His German Shepherd Buddy Walk Him
It’s no secret that Akita, a large breed of dog from northern Japan, have a habit of being a bit stubborn–even stubborn enough to try…
Blind Boy Sends Nintendo Touching Thank You For Only Game He Can Play, Their Reply Is Awesome
Their seems to be a philosophy of kindness going on at Nintendo’s customer support department, as they have a history of responding to adorable letters…
Ramen And Shaved Ice Is The Summer Combo You Need To Try This Year
In Tokyo, near the Yamanote Line at a station called Komagome, resides a small ramen shop called Kabochan Ramen. Named after the owner Kubokawa-san, an…
Aoshima: A Look Into Japan’s Feral “Cat Island”
In 2001, Warner Bros. Entertainment unleashed the box office hit Cats & Dogs, which highlights the intense and seemingly never-ending rivalry between cats and dogs….
Drinking in Class?! Tokyo’s School Izakaya: Rokunen Yonkumi
Tokyo is a wonderful place to enjoy a variety of themed cafes and bars — whether you’re in the mood to eat and drink surrounded…
Japanese DJ Produces Catchy Dance Song With A Bunch Of Pubic Hair
Yes, you read that right — Japanese DJ ☆Taku Takahashi of hiphop group M-Flo just came out with a song made with pubic hair. The…
Treat Yourself To A Rooftop Lunch While Savoring Isetan’s Bento Boxes Packed With Japanese Delicacies
Every day around noon, thousands of students, office workers, and moms and dads throughout Japan open up their bento boxes to dig into a much-appreciated,…
Award-Winning Short Animation Shows Two Young Heroes Saving The World One Zipper At A Time
They say not all superheroes wear capes, and it’s true; as a matter of fact, if they’re anything like Yoji and Kei from short animated…
Hanayashiki: A Trip To Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park
Just a few minutes away from the bustling tourist hub of Senso-ji in Tokyo’s Asakusa, there is a rather different kind of historical attraction to…
Japanese Schoolgirls Show Off 82 Sumo Wrestling Techniques In Uniform
We’ve seen Japanese schoolgirls throw down with sumo wrestlers before in order to get their hands on some ramen, but this promotional video for the…