Unleash Your Inner Ninja in Nara!
Believe it! You too can live out your fantasy of becoming trained in the deadly weapons ninja once used.
Don't Fall into this Miscommunication Loop!
Learn how to avoid this common misunderstanding between Japanese and English by learning about situations where "yes" means "no."
Prepare to be Spirited Away
This is one beautiful coastline that you won't find in the guide books, but you may have seen something similar in a Ghibli movie!
3-D Doraemon Paper Cup Manga
Drawing manga on paper wasn't enough of a challenge for this Twitter user, who transferred his artistic skills to a new medium: paper cups!
The Perfect Utensil to Eat Noodles With
For ramen aficionados, eating a delectable bowl of ramen with a spork may sound strange. But to savor both the broth and the noodles at the same time, you'll definitely want to invest in one of these!
The Toyota Prius Has How Many Mascots?!
Rather than having just one mascot to promote its new Prius, Toyota went with an astronomically large number of mascots, with each one representing a part of the car.
Look Like an Anime Heroine in this Skirt!
Not only can this skirt help you achieve your desired anime character look, but it's designed to give the appearance of long, slender legs.
Incredible Samurai-Inspired Smartphone Case
Looking to have a truly one-of-a-kind smartphone case? Look no further than this handmade leather sheath, complete with a wooden casing and tatami padding!
Turn Your Luck Around with These Sweets
During the stressful time of studying for entrance exams, many students turn to sweets as a way to energize. But this confection company adds a little something extra for luck!
Protect Your Drinks from Pub Ninjas
These bottle covers are actually faithful recreations of suits of armor worn by famous warriors in Japanese history.
These Charms are Simply, Well, Charming!
A Buddhist temple in Tokyo has taken it upon itself to customize charms that are then blessed by a priest.
Enjoy the Comfort of a Hotel on a Train!
Not only do you get to relax and take in the surroundings of this train, the destination is one that no tourist would want to miss!
New Pokémon Center Opens in Kyoto
Not only will the Kyoto location have classic Pikachu and other Pokémon merchandise, but the store will also feature a Kyoto-inspired Pikachu!
Grandma Cosplays as Beloved Ghibli Character
Age knows no bounds when it comes to cosplay, as evident in this Taiwanese grandmother who cosplays as Sophie from "Howl's Moving Castle."
Who in Marvel or DC Can Defeat Saitama?
Korean artist Lee Woo-chul pits DC and Marvel Comics characters against One Punch Man.
The Secret, Sacred Path to the Sea
One of Japan's best kept secrets, Motonosumi Inari Shrine, has over 100 'torii' gates. After going through them all, you can get a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan!
Chocolates Molded into the Head of Buddha
This Buddha-shaped head isn't the only surprise Cacao Magic has in store!
Step into the Future of Holograms
Want your very own hologram to turn on the TV or set the temperature in your bath water?
Matcha-Covered Strawberries
These matcha (powdered green tea) treats are pushing the envelope of traditional Kyoto confectioneries.
Will 'When Marnie Was There' Win an Oscar?
The tear-jerking Ghibili movie was Nominated for a 2016 Oscar, but it's up against some stiff competition.