A Dog Day Afternoon at the Playground
The look of happiness on this adorable pup’s face makes us want to run out to the park and act like kids again.
Tiny Zoo for Equally Tiny Critters
A whole zoo devoted to the common squirrel? Of course—it’s Japan!
Candy So Good It'll Bring Back the Dead
Try a piece of this candy that for 400 years has been tantalizing the tongues and scaring customers with its hair-raising history!
3 Ridiculously Cute Animal Destinations
Check out these three adorable destinations just for animal lovers!
Would You Buy a Creepy Cactus?
Check out this real 'Little Shop of Horrors,' full of monster-inspired cacti.
Thank You for the Cracker!
Surprisingly, bowing after receiving a gift—a common Japanese custom—isn't limited to just humans, as this deer proves!
Japan's Animal-Based Personalities
Are you a cat or a dog? Japan has several ways to describe a person's personalities based on animalistic behaviors. You might even be a penguin!
This Cosplayer Will Give You Nightmares
Cosplayers have been known to dress up in outfits that will scary the socks off of anyone, but this cosplayer takes things one step further.
This Creepy Demon Could Be Behind Your Mirror!
What could be scarier than looking up and not seeing your refection? How about seeing a ghostly ghoul instead?
Adorable Cat Needs a Chat Before His Catnap
This cat that won't fall asleep until his owner chats with him is the animal we all wish we could have!
5 Creepy Japanese Children's Songs
Read on for a compilation of seemingly innocuous children songs that, according to urban legends, hide a quite different meaning…
10 Scary Superstitions & Taboos in Japan
Why might Japanese people sometimes hide their thumbs? And which way should you avoid sleeping? For that matter, why is it bad to cut your nails at night? Find out!
Thieving Anteater Gets Caught Red-Handed!
This anteater really goes out of his way to try and steal other animal's food!
Discover the Secrets of the Haunted Restaurant
Step in to this fantasy horror restaurant in Kyoto and enjoy all-you-can-eat and drink, including desserts, for a full two hours—if you dare!
An Amusement Park with Spanish Flair
Get the essence of Spain, without the expensive plane tickets or long flights, in Japan's Mie Prefecture.
How to Take Somen-Slurping Action Shots
Think a bowl of cold noodles is as dull as... well, a bowl of cold noodles? Your challenge has been accepted.
The Secret of the Square Watermelon
With only 200 grown per year, this video offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of square watermelon production—answering the questions of how they're made and why they're so expensive!
Ukiyo-e Isn't Just Skin Deep
This collection of ukiyo-e prints illustrates what's going on deep inside the body.
7 Bugs Lurking in the Japanese Countryside
What would you do if you spotted one of these on your towel—after you'd used it?!
Get a Workout While on These Rides!
Pump those leg muscles to get these rides working in a theme park that's almost entirely human-powered!
