The Goddess of the Toilet Will Make You Cry
No, it's not an ad for domestic cleanser: "Toire no Kamisama" is a 10-minute acoustic elegy for Kana Uemura's grandmother, and quite possibly the sweetest thing you'll ever hear in a Kansai accent.
Learn Japanese Like Darth Vader
This Star Wars Japanese-English dictionary teaches you to talk like Lord Vader!
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.
Laugh Your Way to Linguistic Enlightenment
Canadian rakugo sensation Katsura Sunshine offers a brilliant breakdown of some of the key quibbles of the Japanese language.
Decorate Your Lair with Sith Lords
Furniture manufacturer IDC Otsuka has unveiled its Star Wars/Premium Home Collection—a set any Jedi Master would love to get their hands on!
Real Android Makes Movie Debut
"Sayonara" features real android Geminoid F as the helper of a woman dying of radiation poisoning in a bleak future.
The Low-Down on Where to Film in Tokyo
Video producer David Haruyama sits dows with AAJ to talk about his background, where to film in Tokyo, and advice on filming in Japan.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Do you sometimes dream of food? You probably don't dream about it like Jiro.
3-D Projector Brings Hatsune Miku to Life
This tabletop 3-D projector beams images that can be viewed from 360°.
Life-Size R2-D2 is a Moving Refrigerator!
This plucky droid moves, speaks, projects images and delivers your beer. What more could you ask?
AKB48 vs. the Ramen Tower
Ramen Adventures' Brian MacDuckston joins Rena Nozawa from J-pop power group AKB48 to tackle a Tower Size ramen bowl near Tokyo Skytree.
Hello Kitty Toilet Seat Cover & Bidet
Sanrio releases a Hello Kitty toilet seat cover and bidet for the most devout Hello Kitty fans.
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.
Yoko Ono: Back in Demand?
A retrospective on Ono's controversial and innovative works as an interactive musician and artist.
This Toilet is Smarter than You
The short film "A.I. Toilet" imagines a lavatory so advanced that it can take control of your life.
Sushi Rap: The Best of Sushiro
Sushiro's ads are known for their fast pace and rhythmic style, leading them to be known as "Sushi Rap." We're still not sure how the shamisen fits in.
In 2015, Betamax and MicroMV Get the Axe
Oh no, say it ain't so! The 1970s answer to recording TV shows and movies is on its last film strip.
10 Cool Things to Do in Tokyo
From rabbit cafés to sumo tournaments and everything in between, these are the top recommendations from Veltra's adventurous staff to make the most of your trip to Japan's capital!
Order McDonald's Largest Chicken Nugget Bucket
Hop on the train to Niigata to get your hands on this monstrous 48-piece bucket.
