When I was a kid, my dad’s 300 gallon fish tank overflowed and dumped a quarter of its contents onto my mother’s clean kitchen floor. Like any logical child would do, I stripped down buck naked and had a slip n slide party in the kitchen. It was awesome.
While insisting that my sister push me in a baby doll stroller, the dang thing snapped in half and I was rewarded with a metal rod scraping the length of my shin. I still have a scar to prove it.
Having outgrown my white, teal, and bright pink roller blades (ah, the 90’s), I tried strapping the neighbor boy’s Playskool dump truck and school bus to my feet, attempting, in vain, to find a substitute.
Forever on a quest to find the newest and funnest (hey, Microsoft, funnest is a word!) mode of transportation, the seven-year-old in me wants to go out and do everything in her power to find this amazing mini car that a full grown adult can ride on!

We get our hands on some “Booby Ice Cream” from Kochi Prefecture
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Pairing Japanese whisky with Famichiki at Kyoto’s new convenience store bar
How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】
Snowman Totoro, other self-righting dolls never stay down, will always keep your spirits up【Pics】
KFC will straight-up sell you a bag of fried chicken skin in Indonesia
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Rurouni Kenshin manga restarts serialization just seven months after author’s child porn arrest
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Snowman Totoro, other self-righting dolls never stay down, will always keep your spirits up【Pics】
KFC will straight-up sell you a bag of fried chicken skin in Indonesia
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Rurouni Kenshin manga restarts serialization just seven months after author’s child porn arrest
Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
KFC’s new Japanese-Style Summer Burgers source refreshing ingredients from Setouchi and Wakayama
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart