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!

















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