The Japanese Sushi Knowledge Quiz
Think you know your sushi? Take this quiz and prove your mettle!
10 Cool Things to Do in Tokyo
From rabbit cafés to sumo tournaments and everything in between, these are the top recommendations from Veltra's adventurous staff to make the most of your trip to Japan's capital!
A Quick & Easy Guide to Gintama
With the vast majority of the series devoted to ham-fisted parody, sophomoric gross-out humor and general zaniness, it's easy to forget that Gintama has an overarching plot. With t...
Is Sushi Healthy?
Sushi seems kind of healthy, since it doesn't weigh down your digestive system much. And fish is healthy—right? So what could go wrong?
The Girl Who's Wrapped in Dreams of Sushi
This series of "gacha" capsule toys features a little daydreaming girl who uses sushi as a blanket, a bathtub and a swimsuit!
Take a 2-Hour Lesson in Japanese Cuisine
Ayuko Akiyama’s Buddha Bellies cooking class offers hands-on courses in Japanese cuisine—including advanced courses in cutting sushi and sashimi.
This Region's Sushi is So Good it Has a Museum
Shizuoka Prefecture is the source of roughly half the tuna in Japan, making it only natural that the region is home to great sushi—and even a sushi museum!
Sushi Socks!
Ever since Aomori-based sock maker Sukeno began selling these amazing socks, they’ve blown up all over the country.
Stylish, Mid-Range Sushi in Nakameguro
Opened in early 2015, Tsumamigui aims to occupy the space between cheap and easy conveyor belt sushi and more formal (and expensive!) sushiya.
The Art of Sushi in 4K Ultra HD
When we were blessed with the chance to have a famous Japanese chef with more than 35 years of experience prepare our very own plate of sushi, we had no other choice than to share...
Adorably Odd Cat Sushi
Nekozushi is exactly what you think it is: a series of felines placed on top of a bed of rice and playfully adorned with props to make them look like different types of sushi.
Goodbye Manicures, Hello Nail-Puri!
Tired of having to paint your nails, or forking over ¥5,000 for a salon-quality manicure? Well, the company that brought us Sonic the Hedgehog is doing something about it!
One Fish, Two Fish, Koi Fish, Sushi Fish
Learn how to make this bite-sized finger food that will fly off the plate and into your stomach!
Order McDonald's Largest Chicken Nugget Bucket
Hop on the train to Niigata to get your hands on this monstrous 48-piece bucket.
Homemade Fried Mochi Ice Cream
This recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds—without the hassle!
Make Your Own Jack-O-Lantern Roll Sushi
Want some seasonal sushi? Try bringing out this roll and cutting it up in front of your Halloween guests! The final reveal will make a great party performance!
How to Make Gummy Sushi!
How to make gummy (grape-flavored!) candy sushi from a Japanese kit.
Take an 8-Week Intensive Sushi Course in Tokyo
The Tokyo Sushi Academy claims to be Japan's foremost trade school for Edomae sushi, offering year-long chef courses and eight-week diploma classes.
Tokyo in 360-Degree Spherical Time-Lapse
Crane your neck to watch this innovative tour of major sites in the metropolitan area.
Hide the Wasabi—It's the Sushi Police!
Kicking nigiri and taking no shoyu, the Sushi Police are coming to Japan in 2016.
