Mix it Up with a Musical Kendama
Made in collaboration with DJ Koo, this musical kendama toy lights up and makes DJ sounds when you successfully catch the ball.
The 5 Best Japanese Toys of All Time
Japan has long been synonymous with anime, computer games and every kind of tech imaginable—and of course when it comes to toys, Japan has created some of the best you can find!
5 Furiously Funny Ninja Flicks
Here are our five favorite ninja comedies, full of high-flying action, wisecracks and cheesy training montages.
Makoto Shinkai's 'She & Her Cat' Coming to TV
Get ready to have your heart melt as a new anime series from Makoto Shinkai dives into the relationship between a girl and her feline companion.
How to Enjoy Studying Abroad in Japan
Follow this dancing girl all through her amazing study abroad experience in Japan, and be sure to watch for some stunning respect from a well-antlered deer!
Tomy's Talking Sheep Robot is a Real Cutie!
OHaNAS is a cute, white, sheep-like talking robot that can play music and answer your questions. Think Siri, but adorable.
Take Your Shelves on the Plane
Japanese furniture designer creates 'tansu' luggage, innovating a unique and yet somehow traditional approach to travel.
Fukuoka Firefighters Have Ninja-Style Skills
Firefighters have a difficult job—and the Kasuya Hokubu Fire Department trains to be up to the task!
The Meaning of Life & the Ninja Spirit
Want to know the meaning of life? Douglas Adams told us it was 42, but this TEDx video of 'Last Ninja' Jinichi Kawakami provides us with a very different and (arguably) much more relevant answer.
Explore the Process of Making Japanese Swords
After watching this short tutorial on how to make a katana, you may find yourself wanting to become a swordsmith!
Art Student Creates a 'Plock'
Tick tock, what's a plock? Check out this hand-carved wooden clock that has over 400 moving pieces!
Sneak Back in Time to a Ninja Village
Ninja roam the streets of this themed village in Saga Prefecture, giving visitors a close-up glimpse of their shadowy lifestyle.
Fists of Absinthe Coming to TBS Digital
Absinthe, sneakers, swords, ninjas, and a whole lot of intentionally over-descriptive subtitles. Think Quentin Tarantino, minus the blood and F-bombs.
7 Winners of the 2015 Japan Toy Awards
We chose entries across seven categories to bring you a stellar group of toys that were all winners at the 2015 Japan Toy Awards.
Top 10 Reasons to Buy Takara Tomy Transformers
Transformers collectors have long known the difference between the Japanese and U.S. versions of the toys. See the differences here and start your collection right!
Interview with the 'Last Ninja'
Learn more about the realities of the ninja world from the self-proclaimed, 'Last Ninja,' Jinichi Kawakami.
Japan's 6 Weirdest RC Toys
Radio-controlled centipedes, anyone? No? How about a cockroach? Or a tissue box?
Peter Sohn on 'The Good Dinosaur' in Japan
In anticipation of the March 12 Japan premiere of Disney and Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur,' Director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream spoke about their work.
The Power Wheels Kawasaki Ninja (Still) Rules!
Pow-Pow-Power through the cheesy music and relive this rocking retro ad from the '90s.
How to Be a Ninja in 6 Minutes
Want to be a ninja but don't know how? Fear not: Joe Bareta and his epic mustache are here to help you out!
