All About Japan

8-Bit Cinema's Princess Mononoke

Classic Ghibli reproduced in 8-bit glory!

'Smart' Anime Pillow Responds to Your Caress

A Japanese entrepreneur equips a 160-centimeter body pillow to let you know how it feels when you touch it.

Ramen Rules from Conan O’Brien & Ken Watanabe

What's the right way to eat ramen? Find out from Conan, Ken and a few other people who actually know what they're doing!

Cup Noodles Vending Machine

Japan is a land of vending machines, and ramen is no exception.

Ant Man Ramen?

Cute ramen? Who knew? This video tutorial brings kawaii into the kitchen and shows what goes into the tiniest bowl of ramen we’ve ever seen!

Star Wars vs. Robotech?

Who wouldn't want to see TIE fighters and a few all-barrels-blazing Star Destroyers animated in 'Robotech' style?

Make Yourself a Ramen Pot Pie

This is basically just chicken pot pie with ramen in it, but why not?

This Magazine Will Mail You Seaweed

Tohoku food producers are communicating with consumers through a magazine accompanied by agricultural produce—and the concept is spreading throughout the country.

5 Steps to Better Fanservice

A little populist entertainment is good for the soul, but that doesn't mean that we should be willing to put up with lousy anime in order to get it.

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