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.
Surreal Funassyi Mashes Viruses with a Hammer
Funassyi goes extra-weird for an antiviral spray commercial.
Adorable Onsen Litter Box
It comes complete with a cute spa-style noren curtain to provide some much-needed privacy.
Mechanical Marvels: Japanese Tin Toys
Would you pay $50,000 for a tin can of California tomatoes?
