Mao Asada Goes Kung-fu Against the Common Cold
Japan's darling figure skating champion faces herself in a Matrix-style rumble for cold medicine.
The Biggest Itasha We’ve Ever Seen
An "itasha" is a vehicle covered with anime stickers. But a coupe or sedan only gives you so much sheet metal to work with.
Japan's 3 Weirdest Onsen
Where you go when you've dipped in them all?
14 Wacky Wilderness Onsen
Onsen critic Isamu Gunji risks his naked life to bring us 14 unforgettable outdoor hot springs that are barely on the map.
Synchronized Bathing Bids Travelers to Oita
To show off a number of its best onsen, Oita recruited the help of a professional synchronized swim team.
Mamoru Oshii Reveals His Top Miyazaki Film
The Ghost in the Shell director makes an unexpected pick for a characteristic reason.
An Ad for Eating Hair & Smashing Cakes
Seki City in Gifu Prefecture finds a weirdly endearing way to highlight its local specialty.
Japan Votes for its 100 Best World-class Songs
10,000 people were asked what they thought were Japan’s most world-class songs. The final list left many netizens scratching their heads.
