Japan (Page 254)

Blackboards in the west, hallways in the north: Japanese school layouts spark discussion online

Are all Japanese schools designed the same way???

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Japanese government calling on citizens to drink more milk…again

Make me drink more milk once, shame on you…

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Female virtual YouTubers are here to collaborate with Tokyo’s Kanda Myojin Shrine in a punny way

Hololive Production teams up with one of Tokyo’s most important shrines to provide a creative new method of support.

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Tera Ango now offers the chance to live and take part in daily practices at a Buddhist temple

The first of its kind in Japan, this opportunity is perfect for anyone who needs to refresh the body and the mind.

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New Studio Ghibli clock pays homage to anime soot sprites at the museum

Beautiful timepiece comes with an equally beautiful backstory. 

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Where to find the Great Floating Buddha of Ikebukuro

Tokyo ward known for its otaku culture holds a hidden gem not many people know about.

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Bathe in poop with Japan’s latest weirdly wonderful bath bomb

Move aside unicorns, it’s time for human poo to take the spotlight in the bathtub.

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Two Tokyo train stations getting Harry Potter-style makeovers

Hogsmeade Station serves as inspiration for closest stop to new permanent Harry Potter museum.

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How not to bathe at a public bathing facility in Japan

Four annoying behaviours commonly seen amongst men at the onsen and sento.

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Mist descends upon Japan’s “Killing Stone” after ceremony to appease nine-tailed fox spirit

Does this mean the priest’s purification ritual has placated the beast? Or is it an omen of something else to come?

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A look inside the real sauna installed in a city bus: Sabus

Probably the only city bus you can describe as a “hot ride.”

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No more plastic cups — Starbucks Japan aims to get rid of plastic in stores with new initiatives

Coffee giant proposes four new initiatives to reduce plastic waste.

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Iron flavoured traditional Japanese candy is a thing, and you bet we tried it

Unique sugar candy’s iron flavouring tastes like blood.

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Mysterious masses of tires washing up on shore of Japan’s northern Hokkaido Prefecture【Video】

Two incidents in a month have authorities looking for owner of giant black rubber objects.

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Man or pan? Japan’s new meatless meat buns confuse our taste-tester

The inside of the No-Filling Steamed Bun still manages to surprise us.

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Japanese city’s plan to make convenience store restrooms public restrooms stinks, owners think

Free toilet paper isn’t worth the potential risks and smells, opponents feel.

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Nike takes over Cross Shinjuku Vision’s giant screen with 3D sneakers… and cat paws

The popular 3D screen isn’t just for cats anymore.

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Japan’s supply of Zima runs dry, online resellers take over and jack up prices

Zomething expenzive.

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Robot ramen waiter now serving customers in Tokyo’s Akihabara【Video】

One of Japan’s most basic restaurant chains has some new high-tech workers.

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High school girls in Japan create and sell “butt-shaped soap,” praised as “way too high quality”

Design based on “naked festival” fundoshi butts.

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