Tokyo’s version of the naked dining experience is slightly different to its overseas counterparts.
Why not up your Japanese language skills by learning a local dialect? Here are some phrases to get you started!
While it doesn’t answer the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, this high school class experiment is a pretty amazing one nonetheless.
Contribute to the cause and keep a centuries-old tradition alive on the streets by wearing 450 years of history on your feet.
“On that day, we ticks received a grim reminder. We lived in fear of the five-foot-tall humans.”
Beloved series Death Note is bringing fans a chance to team up with L for a realistic escape game.
Cats once again prove they are not quite the masters of disguise that they think they are.
Producer of When Marnie Was There pontificates on psychological differences between men and women.
We were totally impressed with this video showing a super-miniature cookie shot dessert being created at the Dominique Ansel Bakery Japan!
”Make your parents cry” may not have been the assignment, but it was definitely the result of this important lesson.
Designed to resemble traditional uchiwa fans, these exquisite lollipops are amongst the prettiest sweets in Tokyo.



















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Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Aichi city throws year-long 20th birthday bash for giant beckoning cat statue, Hello Kitty invited
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