47 Reasons Why Japanese Makes No Sense
Canadian rakugo comedian Katsura Sunshine riffs on some of the more ridiculous points of the Japanese language—including, in particular, the 47 ways he knows how to say "Thank you."
Funassyi's Toilet Cleaning Time
Funassyi spends more time playing than cleaning, which is all the better for our amusement anyway.
Watch American Kids Try Sushi!
American kids are given popular Japanese nigiri sushi for the first time, resulting in hilariously entertaining reactions!
Hello Kitty Toilet Seat Cover & Bidet
Sanrio releases a Hello Kitty toilet seat cover and bidet for the most devout Hello Kitty fans.
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.
Japan's Great Toilet Paper Messages
Paperless society? Not quite! Japan conscripts toilet paper as the latest facet of print media.
Watch 2 BuzzFeed Writers Try a Washlet!
Two American BuzzFeed writers try out the bidet functions of a Washlet for the first time and hilarious results ensue!
How to Install a Washlet: Star Wars Edition?
Toto's detailed (English!) Washlet installation video shows the galaxy how easy it can be to install a Washlet in your home star system.
Shimajiro Teaches Potty Protocol
This remarkably frank anime clip walks perschoolers through the different signs of potty time.
Useful Japanese Toilet Expressions
It's best to know enough of the local language to navigate to the nearest lavatory!
5 Reasons the Japanese Language is Crazy
2,000 years of development can leave a pretty big linguistic jumble.
Wash Anywhere with Toto's Travel Washlet
Toto lets you stay sanitary even when you're on the go.
Public Toilet Looks Like a Mountain of Dessert
Artist Minako Nishiyama conceived of the project as part of the 2015 Oita Toilennale, perhaps the world’s first art festival dedicated to toilets.
Funassyi Shares the Joy of Toilet Cleaning
Funassyi, the neon yellow pear character, spreads the joy of bathroom cleaning through videos and merchandise.
More Than Just a Ramen Shop
This weird Yokohama restaurant threatens to curse you if you don't finish your noodles on time.
