In Japan, rice balls can be flavored with almost anything, so we decided to make some from the most exclusive seasoning of all: salt made from Mr. Sato’s sweat!
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The creator of the world-famous cronut celebrates spring with a delicious sakura-topped cherry blossom edition.
Made in Gifu Prefecture, these elegant designs reflect not only modern pop culture, but an umbrella-making tradition that stretches all the way back to the Edo Period.
It’s not uncommon for graduates in some countries to throw their caps up in the air in celebration, but in Japan some graduates are throwing their old uniforms up for auction instead.
A lot has happened in the past 20 years of Poké-history, and now we have it conveniently summarized for us in nine info-packed minutes.
At some point, maybe you just have to ask “What’s the point of showing this on TV?”
A Japanese inventor creates a projection mapping-enabled keyboard with letters that fly out into space as you type.
Start the school year right: by packing your pencils and books into the comfort of a sports car backpack.
Real escape games involve getting out of a certain place within a tight time limit, so it’s no surprise that the latest franchise to get the real escape treatment is I am a Hero, a zombie horror manga.
Pom Pom Purin celebrating 20th birthday in grand style in Shinjuku Station, adorable butthole and all…
The first details have emerged about the budget and square-footage for the upcoming Nintendo-themed attraction space in USJ—and it’s much more significant than we anticipated.
A unique treat that combines traditional sakura mochi with western cake is set to seriously tempt your taste buds this spring!
Release your bushido spirit with this stunning new lineup of traditional outfits made for today’s modern man.
Who wouldn’t want one of these lovable little dolls staring at you forever and ever…until you die…and maybe even after that.
These owners were in for a happy surprise when they discovered their dogs were their photographers in this professional studio photo shoot.
Noodle-warrior-transforming old dudes, eye-laser-shooting bosses, dancing Frieza grape soda, and so much more await your eyes.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
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