Ever wondered what the inside of a CT scanner looks like? One man in China will be able to tell you, after he hopped inside after his luggage during a security check.
December, 2015 (Page 7)
Gentlemen, let loose your inner samurai when you stay in these latest “wa-kapu” Japan-themed capsule rooms at the Business Inn New City in Yokohama City.
Video showing the making of new PlayStation game’s commercials goes behind the scenes, and under the water, of cosplay.
Rumors are flying around the Japanese internet that facial recognition technology may be introduced at least partially at the Arashi concerts being held later this month.
Hilarious avatar creator FaceRig steps up their game by enabling you to become great looking anime characters as well.
It turns out that Tokyo’s Michelin star-winning ramen eatery has a sister restaurant, but not for long.
After an initial announcement in 2013, and then a scrapped alpha test, the Record of Lodoss War massively multiplayer online role-playing game, set in the world of the hit anime, has a 2016 release date.
Two birds, one valiant attempt at escape. But are these two feathered friends really working together, or is there some “fowl” play involved?
Ever wondered where Bruce Wayne would crash during a visit to Tokyo? You’d find him here in the Bat Cave, of course, and now you can stay here too!
Long lines of giant, waddling Pikachu aren’t exactly an unfamiliar sight around these parts, but the sight of them struggle to get through a turnstile is absolutely adorable!
‘Tis the season for grumbling about cultural differences, but does it have to be?
Gyudon, or beef bowl, restaurants offer a plethora of toppings to add to your meal and it can be hard to choose just one. So why not choose them all?
Girls in Japan are going gaga over this unbelievably perfect Chinese cosplayer, but much about him remains a mystery.
If you want to become a geisha, maiko, samurai or courtesan, gender is no barrier at this Asakusa photo studio.
Experience the samurai spirit first-hand with original swords and armour at the recently opened Samurai Museum.
The attraction will task guests with navigating a compound using their wits and spy skills and will even feature a laser tripwire obstacle course. A LASER TRIPWIRE OBSTACLE COURSE!
Japanese ice skater Yuzuru Hanyu is famous for record-breaking performances—but none are as awesome as this video of the athlete with a lightsaber!
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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Japanese convenience store Christmas cakes are cuter than ever!
Relax in a bath that smells like … miso soup and ramen with these bath powders from Japan!
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This super-compact raincoat from one of Japan’s 100-yen stores can literally fit in your pocket
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