Japan 2015: Journey to Nagoya
Traveling to Japan with the mission of experiencing Japanese culture and music.
Japan Voyage: Osaka, Nara, Kyoto & More
A quick-flash tour of what to see, when to visit, how to get around, what to eat and drink, where to stay and what you shouldn't miss!
My Solo Journey to Hida-Takayama
First I traveled from Nagoya Station to Takayama via JR Ltd. Express Hida (Wide View).
8 Simple Things You Must Do in Japan
A few simple things during a couple's trip in Japan, which turned out to be some of their top highlights and favorite memories.
Colors of Spring
A wonderful trip to Hiroshima, Iwakuni, Miyajima, Fukuoka and Kyoto during cherry blossom viewing season.
Miyako: A Short Film
I was searching for a train station, the kind you rarely see: small, countryside. We found it—and by accident, found something else, someone else: Miyako, the station master.
Funassyi Shares the Joy of Toilet Cleaning
Funassyi, the neon yellow pear character, spreads the joy of bathroom cleaning through videos and merchandise.
Hello Kitty Toilet Seat Cover & Bidet
Sanrio releases a Hello Kitty toilet seat cover and bidet for the most devout Hello Kitty fans.
Bathroom has 31 Female Stalls to 1 Male Stall
Japan’s all-female Takarazuka theater has an enlightened 31.5:1 female to male bathroom stall ratio.
Toto's Toilet Showroom is Nuts!
Did you know that the newest Japanese toilets offer automatic sterilization, a dryer and even a massage option?
Watch 2 BuzzFeed Writers Try a Washlet!
Two American BuzzFeed writers try out the bidet functions of a Washlet for the first time and hilarious results ensue!
Is That the Akira Cityscape?!
Looking like the background to Katsuhiro Otomo's anime film, Takahiro Bessho's pictures manage to splash color in the most ordinary places.
A Quick Guide to Okinawan Cuisine
By blending Chinese and Japanese recipes with native ingredients grown on their island, Okinawans are the masters of fusion.
Making the Old New Again
Got an old, rusty knife? Hand it over to Togitogi, the professional knife sharpener who smooths off the rust while making the blade razor-sharp!
Psychedelic J-Pop Sushi
Orange Range, the band behind some of Naruto and Bleach's best-known opening theme songs, will have you craving sliced raw fish after watching their new music video.