Naruto Fans Are in for a Big Surprise
A mysterius Naruto countdown page has recently appeared on Weekly Shonen Jump magazine’s website, but without concrete details, it leaves fans speculating as to what it could mean!
5 Great Winter Activities in Sapporo
Discover the best sights and things to do in snowy Sapporo during the winter months, including a few options off the beaten path. You'll see there's more to Sapporo than just the l...
Nara's Top 5 Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Nara, one of Japan's oldest cities, is full of both history and Michelin-rated cuisine.
400-Year-Old Bathhouse Gets a Facelift
Faced with a dwindling clientele, Gunma's Maruhon Inn asked KuboTsushima Architects to redesign its bathhouse. The result is welcoming space that invites guests to relax and rejuve...
Smartphone Samurai Get Picked Off by Ninja
NTT Docomo's smartphone safety video warns that texting while walking may make you vulnerable to ambush.
Michelin Guide Tokyo 2016
Tokyo has maintained its title as the world's most Michelin-starred city—but more importantly, for the first time in history, a ramen shop has received a Michelin star!
Sing Along to the Mario Theme Song
Always wanted to sing the opening theme song to Mario but couldn't because of the absence of lyrics? Well, now you can! (And no, it's not just "Doot, doot, doot... doot-doot-da-do...
Swiss Priest Guides Visitors at Koyasan
Coming to Koysan 18 years ago, Swiss national Kurt Kubli Genso became a Buddhist priest, and now guides visitors around this three-star World Heritage Site in five different langua...
Kyoto Kaiseki Chef Shrugs at Michelin Stars
This 400-year-old restaurant has been around since before Michelin stars existed, and may well remain long after they're gone.
This Restaurant Got a Star in 2 Months
A step-by-step walk through a ten-course meal at Tirpse, a one-star Tokyo French restaurant with real "esprit!"
Photograph Japan With the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide is known widely as a rating system for restaurants, but that's not the only type of guidebook created by Michelin. They also produce tourism guidebooks for world...
The Force Awakens at Kiyomizu Temple
Witness folding screens inspired by the Star Wars trilogy at one of Japan's most iconic temples.
20 Best Airport Resturants in Japan
Before you have to hop on your plane, stop by one of these 20 restaurants to fill up on Japanese cuisine!
Give Yourself a Hand
Looking to avoid poor posture while relaxing at work? Thanko is here to lend you a hand!
Conservation of an Icon
Mount Fuji is recognized as both a World Heritage Site and a three-star Michelin spot. But how do you protect a natural site from the erosive forces of its own popularity?
9 Ginza Spots for a Cheap Lunch—Michelin, Too!
Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch at any of these nine Ginza restaurants.
Feast Like a Shogun for Breakfast
This full-course, balanced breakfast meal will leave your stomach feeling full—as you would expect from a three-star Michelin restaurant in Kyoto.
Jin Akanishi: 'Me' Album Review
Released in June 2015, "Me" represents the culmination of the former KAT-TUN frontman's new-found independence.
And You Thought Kyary Was Weird!
Hamada Bamyu Bamyu is a comedy act parodying Kyaru Pamyu Pamyu. His first single is appropriately entitled, "What the heck?"
FEMM & FAKY Team Up for Sak Noel Cover
This lively little karaoke-room video stars FAKY’s new line-up with RiRi and LuLa of pop duo Far East Mention Mannequins.
