New year, new bullet train as Japan Railway debuts its high-speed art gallery.
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Why is this young man riding the horse bicycle around Bangkok? We have no idea, but we can’t stop watching this video!
This is what happens when you combine centuries-old traditional Japanese painting with modern anime, and we love it!
An amazing scale model artist has created a rideable steampunk mecha for a Sylvanian Family doll, out of… a tub of chewing gum?!
In 1957, Macoto Takashi revolutionized the manga world. Now, the 81-year-old artist continues to produce astounding art and shares it in an annual one-man exhibit.
An artist tweeted a photo of “the process of turning a mushroom into an owl,” and commenters were amazed. But should they have been more skeptical?
Check out this unbelievably simple yet detailed “three paper cup One-Punch Man cartoon art!”
Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Takashi Murakami has returned to Japan with a long-awaited exhibition and Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills is celebrating with a cafe that offers up his art in edible form.
“Just keep drawing.” To improve his skills, a striving artist takes this advice and runs with it… to a rather unlikely place!
Japan’s rabbits, frogs and monkeys from a long, long time ago are collecting goodies from a galaxy far, far away.
Lovers of science, color, and pretty, shiny things in general will also love this beautiful “Spectrum Cube” necklace!
What do you do when you want a Lamborghini but can’t afford one? You make one out of cardboard!
A junior high schooler displays his artistic ability by creating a jaw-dropping animation using nothing but Flipnote Studio for Nintendo 3DS.
Can’t get enough of bishonen (beautiful boy) manga characters? Look out for the new book, Boy Meets…Graph, featuring work from famous illustrators.
Whether the near future or the distant past, Evangelion Units look pretty fearsome in whatever era they appear.
Fairy tales are certainly timeless classics, but I’m sure we’ve all felt that they could have been just a little better had they only featured pugs instead of people.
We’ve showcased a number of calming videos featuring traditional craftsmen at work, but this clip has the added bonus of suspense.
A 343 Industries render artist shows us what Link might have looked like if The Legend of Zelda had been in a western developer’s hands.



















Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Anime-style avatar waitresses, controlled by humans, now taking orders at Tokyo pub
Easter Egg desserts sold in Tokyo’s Joel Robuchon stores are almost too cute to eat
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]