Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is the scene of a curious natural phenomenon which results in ridges of ice erupting out of the frozen surface. Read More
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Spoiler alert: it’s filled with one human, 10 pounds of sweat, and at least a year’s worth of back pain.
Whether you’re new to Japan or a resident, this easily digestible video will fill you in on the country’s facts faster than any other.
Device seeks to fire your voice straight at the bull’s eye in anime fans’ selective attention.
Clever superfan shows how you too can easily replicate the most famous scene from the most famous magical girl anime.
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Kind-hearted feline proves to be more useful than blank-screen car navigation system.
Come for the fire-breathing dragon vs. Dragoon action, stay for the iconic victory fanfare.
Technical glitch during live stream may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
What do you do when the power goes out during your favorite sport? Bust out your cellphone, of course!
These girls literally drive away ogres during Japan’s annual Setsubun bean-throwing festival.
Clearing snow is hard work. Besides, you don’t need to see where you’re going when you’re driving, right?
It’s hard to get beat by an inanimate, frozen foe, but then again it’s also hard to be this cute.
Power of love gets an assist from the power of creativity for heartwarming shared bicycle ride.
Swish that camera around and take a virtual tour of famous sightseeing spots as if you were there, all in the comfort of your own home.
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