Tokyo: No Place I Would Rather Be
An 18th birthday is a great occasion for a trip to Tokyo.
The Low-Down on Where to Film in Tokyo
Video producer David Haruyama sits dows with AAJ to talk about his background, where to film in Tokyo, and advice on filming in Japan.
I’m Bad at Learning Japanese (And That’s Okay)
Truth is, there are a lot of ways to learn a foreign language. In class is a really great way—but if it’s not working for you, don’t be afraid to try other methods too.
Tenjin Festival Taiko Drums
Enjoy the various taiko drummers of Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri.
3-D Projector Brings Hatsune Miku to Life
This tabletop 3-D projector beams images that can be viewed from 360°.
Why Dangerous Anime Boys Are All The Rage
Why have modern reverse harem anime gone so dark?
Niji-no-Matsubara in Saga
Niji-no-Matsubara is a 360-year-old pine forest along the coast of Saga Prefecture in northwestern Kyushu.
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."
Sailor Moon Gets a Makeover into... a Boyband?
They may be no Sailor Starlights, but Italian singer, Paolo Tuci, and his backup dancers transformed the Italian Sailor Moon S theme into a wonderful '80s-esque European pop song!
Exploring Japan: Part 2
Exploring Tokyo: Harajuku, Shibuya, the Robot Restaurant and Yoyogi Park.
Tokyo After Dark
A brief, beautiful video about what living in Japan represents to many of us, with a heavy focus on the night.
Japanese Cuisine in Fukuoka
Sample some traditional Japanese cuisine in a Fukuoka restaurant.
This Toilet is Smarter than You
The short film "A.I. Toilet" imagines a lavatory so advanced that it can take control of your life.
4 Ways to Learn Japanese from YouTube
Not only do we present YouTube's three best Japanese learning channels, we offer a slew of other ways to pick up the language through video!
Exploring Japan: Part 1
I’m not sure if it’s the history, the food, the pop culture, or the fact that Nintendo helped raise me, but for whatever reason, Japan has captured my heart and imagination for as long as I can remember.
Japan's 11 Most Gorgeous Drone Videos
Think you can handle watching these drone-shot videos and not be compelled to visit Japan? Just try!
Yamanashi's Iyashi no Sato Village
Destroyed by a landslide in 1966, this gorgeous village has been reborn as a stunning open-air museum at the foot of Mount Fuji.
