10 Things Not to Do in an Onsen
There are plenty of sites and pamphlets explaining how to visit an onsen like a pro. But how about a quick checklist of what not to do?
Hiratsuka Terraced Rice Field
Located 90 minutes from Tokyo by car, Hiratsuka Tanada grows rice with only rain water, without any other means of irrigation.
How to Onsen in 10 Minutes
Texan in Tokyo superblogger Grace Buchele Mineta finally lays down the primary onsen caveat that nobody ever talks about.
First Onsen Experience in Japan
Onsen etiquette can be confusing for a foreigner visiting for the first time, and there are many small rules and customs that even many Japanese people aren’t quite clear on.
Giant Mech Buildings Advertise Real Estate
Buildings transform into giant robots in Mitsui Real Estate Residential’s stunning anime commercial.
Drone Footage of Amazing Islands in Kagoshima
This stellar drone video highlights a corner of Japan that's just about as far from Tokyo as you can get (both literally and figuratively!).
Mikasa Meets Godzilla
Fan combines stop-motion animation with computer graphics to create an impressive, action-packed Attack on Titan short.
Me vs. Ramen Jiro
Ashley cuts through the garlic-heavy air to get at a massive bowl of Ramen Jiro.
Automated Instant Ramen Is (Not) A Reality
We’ve got automated hot water dispensers, ice makers, coffee machines and soda fountains. So why not an automated instant ramen maker, complete with onions, carrots and a choice of hard- or soft-boiled egg?
A Hypnotic Tour through January in Japan
The urban jungles of Tokyo and historic temples of Kyoto all look gorgeous in January.
Ramen Rules from Conan O’Brien & Ken Watanabe
What's the right way to eat ramen? Find out from Conan, Ken and a few other people who actually know what they're doing!
Evangelion's 7 Strangest Product Tie-ins
Remember Schick's creepy, clean-shaven Gendo Ikari? How about the time a box of Kagome vegetable juice used the Spear of Longinus to defeat a giant tomato? No? It's time for a refresher!
Kyoto in Hyper Motion is Awesome!
What’s the most beautiful city in Japan? Osamu Hasegawa makes a strong case for Kyoto.
Star Wars vs. Robotech?
Who wouldn't want to see TIE fighters and a few all-barrels-blazing Star Destroyers animated in 'Robotech' style?
