Devoted readers will remember that we spoke with Japan’s first full-time foreign stuntman Chuck Johnson earlier this summer, visiting his stunt class and learning about the industry in Japan. At the time, we mentioned that Chuck was working a short film called Fists of Absinthe, which ended up being a collaboration between YouTube and Toei Studios.
We are happy to say that Fists of Absinthe is now available on YouTube for your viewing pleasure! We just sat down and watched it, and it was equal parts comedy and action—definitely a must-see for anyone who likes martial arts, samurai, ninja, or laughing their butts off. Check it out below!
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
New card game makes Japan’s saunas even steamier
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
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Samurai ritual suicide contest cancelled by organizer in west Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
New card game makes Japan’s saunas even steamier
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Japan has only one time zone, and sunset comes a lot earlier in Tokyo【Photos】
Japanese vending machine sells just one thing at this station
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Japan Rail apologises for discrimination “misunderstanding” with Russian sign
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 1)
Well I never knew that! Video shows secret sleeping quarters for night bus drivers
Dragon Ball Z Friezapod cushion chair on sale from Bandai Namco
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