A Modern Twist for Lacquer
Once used for salad bowls and decorative plates, lacquerware has found a new shape to wrap its sleek exterior around—iPhones.
Shimajiro Teaches Potty Protocol
This remarkably frank anime clip walks perschoolers through the different signs of potty time.
Public Toilet Looks Like a Mountain of Dessert
Artist Minako Nishiyama conceived of the project as part of the 2015 Oita Toilennale, perhaps the world’s first art festival dedicated to toilets.
The Ninja Guide to Japanese-Style Toilets
The secret to ninja stealth may lie in the daily need to squat.
Useful Japanese Toilet Expressions
It's best to know enough of the local language to navigate to the nearest lavatory!
Meet Mario's Evil Twin
While not doing as much damage as Wario or Bowser, this new Mario character can scare the pants off you if you don't watch out!
Mahiro Takano is Feeling 'Alive'
In a move that would have wowed Mr. Miyagi, this karate kid is throwing punches in Sia's newly released music video.
5 Ways Oita Salutes the Public Toilet
The Oita Toilennale may sound quirky, but it's just another trusty innovation made in Japan.
Wash Anywhere with Toto's Travel Washlet
Toto lets you stay sanitary even when you're on the go.
Timber Slats Catch the Light on Awaji Island
The IZUE architecture firm, powered by three talented architects, decided to construct the perfect island getaway on the Seto Inland Sea.
Life Ramen in Nagaoka, Niigata
Ramen Adventures rolls out some wheels to get to finely balanced tonkotsu gyokai ramen.
Get Cabin Attendant Funassyi at Narita Airport
Swing by Kumu on the fifth floor of Terminal 1 to pick up your pear-shaped flying companion.
Kyoto's Hidden Gem: Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
While Kyoto is full of big-name temples, it's also replete with secret spots like Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, where you can find 1,200 statues of the disciples of the historical Budd...
This World Is Her Playground
NekoPOP dives into the new album from Tigarah e Laura, a refreshingly badass Japanese singer who swings her sexuality around like a weapon on the dance floor.
Live Simply
Thinking of relying on the bare necessities when it comes to putting a roof over your head? Well, Muji has got you covered.
Asian Kung-Fu Generation to Strike Europe
Two albums to get the local treatment in support of a November European tour.
Things I love about Japan: Bathroom Slippers
Grace from Texan in Tokyo explains how a sticky floor taught her to love Japan's lavatorial footwear.
Western-Style vs. Japanese-Style Toilets
The Japan Guy weighs the pros and cons of Japan's two main options for getting down to business.
