A Grumpy Tour of Mount Takao
It's less than an hour from Shinjuku to Takaosanguchi Station, where a very steep chairlift awaits.
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Serene Autumn Leaves in Oirase Gorge
Travel down one of Aomori's most beautiful spots at the best time of year.
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The two leads from Funimation's dubs of Dragon Ball Z wax on the series' development and the challenges of screaming for ten minutes at a time.
Shironuri Makeup Tutorial
Shironuri—literally, "painted in white"—is a Harajuku fashion style that's been almost singlehandedly revived by a young makeup artist who goes only by the name of Minori.
Tokyo Aims for the World's Cleanest Halloween
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu comes out in support of the "Let's Gomi Zero" campaign.
How to Create Halloween in Elementary School
With a little (okay, a lot of) preparation, an enthusiastic teacher can make Halloween real in a way no explanation could ever hope to match.
The Bento Album
The first female hip-hop artists to enter the Oricon top ten, Halcali celebrate their greatest hits with a bento.
Michael Jackson via Shakuhachi
Joined by a pair of brilliant koto players, professional shakuhachi player Yoshimi Tsujimoto puts an incredible Japanese-style twist on a Smooth Criminal.
