A Preschool Built for Puddles
Dai-ichi Yochien's new courtyard is designed to accumulate rain water to create a gigantic, pool-like puddle for the kids to play in.
The Town Where Cucumbers are Forbidden
There’s a town in Japan where it's strictly forbidden to grow or eat cucumbers. Why do they hate the vegetable? And is the rule valid or are they all in a pickle over nothing?
Bowls, Plates & Cups Form Dishy Raised Floor
25,000 pieces of imperfect ceramics form an elevated base in this cool Saga store.
Mikasa Meets Godzilla
Fan combines stop-motion animation with computer graphics to create an impressive, action-packed Attack on Titan short.
5 Ways Ramen Rocks the Urban Dictionary
Quite possibly one of the most economical meals on the planet, ramen’s presence has seeped its way into modern English slang.
7 Fishy Things About Japanese Fish
Why would a fish's name change? What dish is made of sea urchin gonads? And how many herring eggs would you want to eat at New Year's?
Oita's Gorgeous New Prefectural Art Museum
Located on the center of Oita City in Kyushu, OPAM boasts a collection of roughly 5,000 works by Japanese painters, sculptors and craftspeople.
Funassyi Meets Ozzy Osbourne
It's official: Funassyi will be participating in Ozzfest Japan 2015.
