Michael Jackson‘s popularity remains strong world-wide despite his death six years ago, and that includes in Japan. There is no shortage of MJ fans in the country, and many still consider him one of their favorite artists. Of course, with a discography as massive as his, it’s nearly impossible to choose one “most famous” Michael Jackson song, but “Smooth Criminal” is certainly a strong contender. This has resulted in the tune being covered in nearly every genre imaginable, but there’s always room for one more. Especially when it’s played on shakuhachi and koto…even more so when it’s played this well!
Japanese city makes list of world’s top 10 most livable cities, but not one most people expected
Tokyo government announces new name for maternity/paternity leave, hopes to change attitudes
All Shonen Plus Jump serializations to get simultaneous English digital releases starting in 2023
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
Our otaku reporter Seiji rides the slowest train to Chichibu–and his coworker flips out
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
The restaurant where one of Japan’s last samurai lords ate now has a café with really good cake
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Fuji-Q Highland theme park is opening its newest attraction next month: The Fujiyama Slider
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Receipt from Japanese kid’s first shopping trip is a heart-melting symbol of his love for his mom
Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
First copy of centuries-old ninja training manual discovered, doesn’t understand dogs【Video】
We spend 24 hours trying to keep a Tamagotchi alive, it ends up doing something weirder
Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
We bought a low-rated levitating speaker on Amazon that made us want to cry
How long should you date someone in Japan before going on a trip with them?
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
How much money do you need to live in your own apartment in Japan?【Survey】
Four (actually five) important manners tips for attending anime stage shows in Japan
Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Our otaku reporter Seiji rides the slowest train to Chichibu–and his coworker flips out
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
The restaurant where one of Japan’s last samurai lords ate now has a café with really good cake
An expert in entertainment recommended us an Osaka sightseeing spot little known even to locals
Amazing castle photo ever shows why you shouldn’t skip this often-overlooked part of Japan
Japanese kitty singalong is the purr-fect pick-me-up【Video】
Akiba Dental Clinic: The Akihabara dentist where a moe maid in cosplay cleans your teeth
Weirdest convenience store drink in Japan? New drinkable Happy Turn makes stomachs turn
Marvel Age of Heroes Exhibition opens in Tokyo, and we stop by to experience the heroic display
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
Quality-spaghetti making robot starts working in Tokyo at the end of the month【Video】
Japan has an awesome one-person bento box rice cooker, and here’s what we made with ours