An Inside Look at Hakone Marquetry
See the incredible dedication required to produce the beautifully intricate designs of Hakone marquetry.
Super Easy Halloween Sweet Potato Buns
You only need two ingredients to make these cute and tasty treats!
6 Adorable Japanese-Style Halloween Recipes
YouTuber Ochikeron has already stolen our hearts with her bento and ramen recipes—and her Halloween ideas have only solidified her vampiric hold.
'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' Takes World by Storm
A new Japanese music video about apples, pineapples and pens may just have a shot at becoming this year’s biggest YouTube hit.
Tomomi Itano Hits the Gym for 'OMG'
Ex-AKB48 member Tomomi Itano has released the music video for her new song 'OMG.'
Death Note 'Shinigami' Join Amuro Namie
J-pop queen Amuro Namie appears with 'Shinigami' from the Death Note series in this hot video for the new Death Note movie.
Aomori Mascot Kills it on the Drums
Playing the drums like a pro is not that easy, but add on a bulky mascot costume as well and you have the makings of a star!
Intense Times at the Sanja Matsuri
YouTuber Sharla in Japan jumps into the action as revelers compete to shoulder one of Asakusa Shrine's three official 'mikoshi' on the final Sunday of Tokyo's massive Sanja Matsuri.
Hikaru Utada’s Triumphant Comeback
After a roller coaster ride of a decade, Hikaru Utada is back with a full-length album—and we couldn’t be happier for her.
PassCode — 'Miss Unlimited'
Like your J-pop mixed with metal and retro video game sounds? You'll want to break out your old 'Contra' cartridge after giving PassCode a listen!
Shinigami Ryuk's 'PPAP' Dance Cover Is Fierce!
Ryuk has a Death Note, a pen and an apple! Who knew this grim reaper had so much soul?!
Make Your Own Beautiful Butterfly Origami
Butterfly origami has been around for hundreds of years, and it'll surely live on thanks to these five how-to videos on YouTube.
'Your Name' Tops Ghibli Box Office Records
Makoto Shinkai’s 'Your Name' surpasses the earnings of two of Hayao Miyazaki’s films as its box office romp continues.
Pineapple Pen Café Set to Open in Tokyo
From the bright exterior to the unusual themed menu, the world’s first official PPAP café has a number of flash trimmings that fans will love, but you'd better hurry since it's only open for a limited time!
7 Outstanding Origami YouTube Channels
Looking to step beyond paper cranes, but not sure where to go? These seven origami channels offer a great selection that will take you to the next level and beyond!
Make These 11 Awesome Origami Dragons!
Want to know how to make an origami dragon? These videos will walk you through the steps, from basic to advanced—and beyond!
Outstanding 'Overwatch' Origami
Let these YouTubers show you how to create your very own goods based on the extremely successful multiplayer game.
Kamizumo: The Art of Paper Sumo
The history of 'kamizumo,' or paper sumo, reaches back to the popularization of flesh-and-blood sumo as a sport during the Edo Period. It's still played by kids—and some surprisingly dedicated adults—to this day.
