Possibly the world’s first knife where the soft grip wrapping and slicing edge are made of the same thing.
cool (Page 142)
When you stop and think about it, putting pictures of cockroaches on a product for people who hate them is kind of a weird strategy.
Samurai-style swordsmithing techniques can be used to create a professional knife from just about anything.
Twitter user makes mind-blowing discovery playing around with puzzle pieces of Japan’s 47 prefectures.
Nothing makes for a cosier interior than a lizard spitting out radioactive heat rays over you and your house guests.
The future is here, but some residents aren’t prepared to accept an artificially intelligent mayor so soon.
When a company ensures that everyone deserves a second chance, it’s a company worth working for.
Real cherry blossoms wither after a week, but flowers on this plastic tree will last a very long time.
Combining urban innovation and entertainment in epic proportions, Japanese netizens are hoping developers make this a reality.
Video game giant continues to be a customer service titan as it restores fan’s original model 3DS.
Silhouettes of karate fighters, bodybuilders, and domestically dedicated dudes make would-be criminals think you’ve got a live-in boyfriend.
Clever production innovation lets designers create amazingly convincing contrast between skin and other textures.
Think Japanese businessmen don’t care about their wives? This one does, and he’s got no time for anyone keeping him from taking care of her.


















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
An anime pilgrimage even non-anime fans will love: Visiting the Slam Dunk movie shrine【Photos】
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
Top 30 tourist sites in Japan: the most popular sightseeing spots for overseas visitors
Shibuya’s Hachiko Family public art installation will be permanently removed, not relocated
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
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
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
An anime pilgrimage even non-anime fans will love: Visiting the Slam Dunk movie shrine【Photos】
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
Top 30 tourist sites in Japan: the most popular sightseeing spots for overseas visitors
Shibuya’s Hachiko Family public art installation will be permanently removed, not relocated
Tokyo day-trip hot springs: Beautiful Mt. Fuji-view bath is just one highway bus stop from Shibuya
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with ironic meanings【Weird Top Five】
Free Pokémon-catching mini game with all 151 Kanto Pokémon added to Google searches!