All About Japan

Smartphone Samurai Get Picked Off by Ninja

NTT Docomo's smartphone safety video warns that texting while walking may make you vulnerable to ambush.

Could You Eat Bug Sushi?

"Excuse me, chef? There's a bug on my sushi." No, wait...

Are You This Coordinated?

Think you have good hand-eye-foot coordination? Perhaps you should consider joining the Nippon Sport Science University marching team!

Sushi Socks!

Ever since Aomori-based sock maker Sukeno began selling these amazing socks, they’ve blown up all over the country.

Top 10 Hardest Japanese Words to Pronunce

Can you enunciate all 10 of these commonly mispronounced words?

An Offer You Can't Refuse!

While many rural areas of Japan are giving a small stipend to pay for housing, one area of Kagoshima is pulling out all the stops to bring in new residents.

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!

Give Yourself a Hand

Looking to avoid poor posture while relaxing at work? Thanko is here to lend you a hand!

TP So Delicious You'll Want to Eat It

Toilet paper that gives fruit roll-ups a whole new meaning.

Interpretive Sushi Dance from Norway

You've never seen fish move like this!

Change Your Twitter Heart to Sushi!

Don't want to see hearts on Twitter? Why not try sushi instead!

Taco-Sushi!

No, Japanese speakers, this isn't octopus sushi—it's the advent of J-Mex!

And You Thought Kyary Was Weird!

Hamada Bamyu Bamyu is a comedy act parodying Kyaru Pamyu Pamyu. His first single is appropriately entitled, "What the heck?"

The Girl Who's Wrapped in Dreams of Sushi

This series of "gacha" capsule toys features a little daydreaming girl who uses sushi as a blanket, a bathtub and a swimsuit!

More Sushi Suitcase Covers!

Well, this could be one way to either get a fair amount of attention from airport security. Or a laugh. Or both.

The World's Tiniest Sushi Rolls

Watching the making of tiny sushi will alleviate stress and make you ache at the cuteness!

Dine with Your Feline or Canine Companion

Nestlé is putting the 'cat' back into 'catering' by offering a special delivery service for humans and pets alike.

Adorably Odd Cat Sushi

Nekozushi is exactly what you think it is: a series of felines placed on top of a bed of rice and playfully adorned with props to make them look like different types of sushi.

Osaka River Turns into Floating Sushi Train

“Rolling Sushii” was one of a number of works on display as part of the Osaka Canvas Project, where artists and performers transformed the vibrant city with outdoor performances and interactive installations.

Can You Escape?

Japan has hopped on the escape room train and now offers puzzle-solving games for Chinese and English-speaking tourists.

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