All About Japan

Sing Along to the Mario Theme Song

Always wanted to sing the opening theme song to Mario but couldn't because of the absence of lyrics? Well, now you can! (And no, it's not just "Doot, doot, doot... doot-doot-da-doot.")

Send in Your Videos to Revisit Japan!

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is on the lookout for video footage about all the things foreigners find appealing about Japan.

Beatbox Dragon Ball

Covering anime songs and popular Western movies, two artists have incorporated some rather unique instruments into their songs.

Smartphone Samurai Get Picked Off by Ninja

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

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?"

Top 10 Hardest Japanese Words to Pronunce

Can you enunciate all 10 of these commonly mispronounced words?

Quit Monkeying Around!

Watching these snow monkeys relaxing in the hot springs is enough to make anyone want to take a dip in an outdoor bath!

Jin Akanishi: 'Me' Album Review

Released in June 2015, "Me" represents the culmination of the former KAT-TUN frontman's new-found independence.

What's Your #MyJapanStory?

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched the #MyJapanStory video page, a site that brings together more than 100 videos related to Japan.

New Godzilla Trailer is a Whole Lot of Shaky

The first teaser trailer for 'Shin Gojira' offers a whole lot of Cloverfield-style shaky-cam from co-directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi.

FAKY Returns with 'Afterglow'

FAKY’s new sound blends the quartet's global pop sensibility with tight J-pop harmonies and a funk bass line.

A Touching Tribute to Nintendo's President

While Satoru Iwata is gone, his legacy will continue to live on.

Tour a Former Michelin Wedding Spot in 4K

Built in 1935 as Japan’s first wedding complex, Meguro Gajoen is a mini-oasis in the middle of a mostly business district.

Interview with a Batman Legend

Grab your vintage 1960s Batmobile and take a ride with the Tokyo Toy Guys as they interview one of the most influential Japanese Batman artists, Jiro Kuwata.

Leggo My Lego Salad!

This salad gives a whole new meaning to playing with your food.

Develop a Wanderlust for Hiroshima

Tour the sites of Hiroshima like you've never seen them before in this three-minute video packed with historical and modern monuments.

Exploring the Japanese Countryside

Whether you've been to Japan's rural parts or not, get ready to explore the Japanese countryside with a jittery boy and his cameraman dad!

Are You This Coordinated?

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

Putting the AI in Samurai

Combining the modern with the traditional, a new robot emerges from the land of the rising sun.

First Order Annexes Tokyo Skytree

"Star Wars Tokyo Sky Walk at Tokyo Skytree" opened precisely one month before the Japanese premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII, and will maintain its force-grip on the Tokyo icon until February 2016.

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