All About Japan

Making the Old New Again

Got an old, rusty knife? Hand it over to Togitogi, the professional knife sharpener who smooths off the rust while making the blade razor-sharp!

Toto's Toilet Showroom is Nuts!

Did you know that the newest Japanese toilets offer automatic sterilization, a dryer and even a massage option?

Japan Voyage: Osaka, Nara, Kyoto & More

A quick-flash tour of what to see, when to visit, how to get around, what to eat and drink, where to stay and what you shouldn't miss!

Colors of Spring

A wonderful trip to Hiroshima, Iwakuni, Miyajima, Fukuoka and Kyoto during cherry blossom viewing season.

Dotonbori During the Tenjin Matsuri

Check out the cool atmosphere of Osaka's Dotonbori area during the Tenjin Matsuri.

Kobe Beef Experience

Enjoy the close-up sizzle of Kobe beef!

Autumn Waterfall in Nikko

Between the huge drop and the bright leaves, it's a spectacular view!

Eating in Japan

How many meals can you have in 16 days?

Waterfall with Autumn Colors in Nikko

Enjoy the seasonal display in Tochigi Prefecture.

Japan 2015: Journey to Nagoya

Traveling to Japan with the mission of experiencing Japanese culture and music.

Couple in Tokyo

A traveling couple discovers the various joys of the big city.

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!

Psychedelic J-Pop Sushi

Orange Range, the band behind some of Naruto and Bleach's best-known opening theme songs, will have you craving sliced raw fish after watching their new music video.

The Secret to One Punch Man's Success

This series has made such an impact in such a short amount of time that fans have begun to wonder just how much money is riding behind the show.

8 Simple Things You Must Do in Japan

A few simple things during a couple's trip in Japan, which turned out to be some of their top highlights and favorite memories.

Mount Fuji Climbing

A pair of vloggers hit Japan's tallest mountain.

Miyako: A Short Film

I was searching for a train station, the kind you rarely see: small, countryside. We found it—and by accident, found something else, someone else: Miyako, the station master.

The Goddess of the Toilet Will Make You Cry

No, it's not an ad for domestic cleanser: "Toire no Kamisama" is a 10-minute acoustic elegy for Kana Uemura's grandmother, and quite possibly the sweetest thing you'll ever hear in a Kansai accent.

Funassyi Shares the Joy of Toilet Cleaning

Funassyi, the neon yellow pear character, spreads the joy of bathroom cleaning through videos and merchandise.

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