Raining outside? No dryer in the house? This new clothes hanger from Japan will dry clothes, shoes and boots at the touch of a button.
December, 2015 (Page 6)
Our reporter recently got his uvula lasered off to attempt to cure his chronic snoring. Did it work?
The famed Hollywood director was ready to set his phaser to “idol.”
Looking for a new line of tiny appliances? This cute cat-themed line of tiny toys is just what you’ve been looking for!
Nijo Castle is one of Japan’s hottest tourist destinations…but for a truly unique historical tour, you need this Minecraft recreation based on the original design!
Feeling lonely? Head to the Philippines! Ex-adult video star Maria Ozawa says she’s looking for someone to snuggle with during her first winter in the country.
We’ve all had embarrassing moments with our parents, but few of them were livestreamed for all to see!
Those in downtown Tokyo may have seen a Christmas tree running wild in the streets. Fear not! It’s just Joseph Tame and his Christmas tree dispatch service!
Though the game’s release is still a long way off, fans were treated to some exciting new footage of Kingdom Hearts III at Shonen Jump’s annual celebration.
Need some new figures for your desk? Then check out these Buddhist statue figures from Kaiyodo!
The perfect solution for the leftovers after your traditional Japanese Christmas KFC meal.
If you are on a low-carb diet, or ever thought your beef bowls could use more beef and less rice, then this is the restaurant you need to try in Nishi-Shinjuku.
Look who’s stealing the show in the north of Japan! These fellas may not be very disciplined, but they sure look classy (and adorable) in black and white.
The publisher of Shonen Jump + is teaming with digital distributor MediBang to hold an amateur manga submission contest. Those who make the cut will see their manga on the virtual pages of the magazine!
In a continuation of Cut Video’s “100 Years of Beauty” series, the beautiful Leah Li displays the evolution of Chinese fashion through the decades.
Move over, Land Down Under! The “Administrative District Down and Off to the Side” of Japan not only looks like you, but can go toe-to-toe with many of your attractions.


















Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Yakuza bosses struggling to upgrade phones from 3G
We visit Tokyo’s Reversible Destiny Lofts, the apartments designed to make you live forever【Pics】
Ultraman title logo generator set up online by McDonald’s Japan
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
We visit Tokyo’s Reversible Destiny Lofts, the apartments designed to make you live forever【Pics】
Ultraman title logo generator set up online by McDonald’s Japan
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster
Yoshinoya’s new Super-Special-Large Bowl: A gigantic three-animal 1,700-calorie fest【Taste test】
The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
Potama serves up epic rice balls like no other, and there’s only one store in Tokyo
Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Yakuza member arrested for not picking up dog poop