An insanely flexible young Indian athlete breaks the Guinness World record for limbo skating.
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Built with wooden frames and light materials, the majority of Japanese homes are torn down and rebuilt from scratch once they begin to age. But one architect in Chiba had a slightly different idea…
With this mechanical friend, you’ll never have to drink alone!
Dubbed “India’s first transgender band,” the Brooke Bond Red Label 6 Pack Band’s first single shows just how happy the hijra community can get with an Indian-flavored take on the Pharrell Williams hit of 2014.
Being the leader of the nation with the largest population in the world means a lot of attempts being made on your life. And that means an enormous bodyguard posse…
The new year may have already begun according to the calendar, but it hasn’t really started until you see this video!
People in Nagano couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted this man and his invisible dog going for a walk around town.
A quirky adventure game, or a terrifying ploy to brainwash children of the world into becoming hippopotamus-like big-nosed creatures?
Cats have no problem sniffing each other’s butts…but this one found an entirely unpleasant surprise!
Ronaldo might be an amazing player, but we’d like to see him try playing in the clothes of classical Japanese aristocrats.
Someone crashing into the side of your car is rarely a fun experience, but one man in the Philippines forgot all about his fender bender when he realised who was driving the other car…
Finally! You no longer have to let language barriers keep you from lying to random girls you meet on the street of a foreign land.
If we were this dog’s owner, we would be sure to keep our pet pooch securely on a leash during the upcoming Tokyo Olympics…
Why is this young man riding the horse bicycle around Bangkok? We have no idea, but we can’t stop watching this video!
Looking for a great travel destination for the new year? Well, this one will at least ensure you never understand what anyone’s saying!
A metro operator set up a monitoring device and announcement system to single out individual commuters caught using their smartphones while walking near escalators or passing trains.


















Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
We try Tokyo restaurant’s crab ice cream that tastes more like crab than cream【Taste test】
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
The old-school awesomeness of the New Akao, a Showa-era hot spring hotel still standing tall
Japanese survey picks “slightly plump” as the cutest body type for women
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
The old-school awesomeness of the New Akao, a Showa-era hot spring hotel still standing tall
Japanese survey picks “slightly plump” as the cutest body type for women
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Super Extra-Large Big Totoro plushie is super-cute for a super extra-large big price【Photos】
Why does it take so long for Japanese trains to start running again after an accident?
Japan’s new life-size Gundam is complete and standing proud in Yokohama!【Photos/Video】
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater curry has a photo that looks deceptive but it’s a star performer