From English Teacher on Up
What can you do after teaching English in Japan? We highlight 10 unique individuals who were able to transition from the classroom to television, stage, sword arts, professional blogs and the silver screen!
Don't Mess With this Office Worker!
Don't give this office worker a stack of work to do late in the day, lest she unleash her secret weapon.
Stray Cat Samurai Comes to Life, Edits Mag
Hiroyuki Takei's manga 'Nekogahara: Stray Cat Samurai' follows a one-eyed cat samurai as he 'cuts through insolence.' The real-life version apparently cuts through split infinitives.
Babymetal Making it Big in the USA
Babymetal's newest album, Metal Resistance, made it onto the U.S. Billboard Top 40—the first Japanese album to do so in 53 years!
Make Your Special Day Too Cute to Forget
What better way to celebrate your wedding day than have Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma greeting your guests at the door?
Origami-Inspired Mural by Artist DAAS
It’s rare to find commissioned street art in Japan. However, there are exceptions, and this colorful mural in Osaka is one of them!
Every Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Ever Made in One Place
Would you believe the heart of the cards lies in the heart of Tokyo?
Godzilla Resurges
Toho Cinemas has released a new trailer for Godzilla Resurgence, the studio's first new Godzilla movie in over a decade. And this time we get to see a lot more of the iconic kaiju!
Treat Yourself to Some Sailor Moon Munchies
A slice of moon magic heaven awaits you at this new Sailor Moon café, but you'd better hurry since it's only open for a limited time!
Make these 3 Edible Micro-Dishes!
Check out these videos to learn how to make your own tiny, delightfully delectable Japanese dishes!
Top 10 Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2016
The time has come the walrus said to talk of many things, like the most anticipated anime of 2016 spring!
Gonoturn: 'Kawaii' is Justice!
With 'Cute is justice!' as its theme, Gonoturn is a fashion brand specializing in cute and stylish face masks as a way to bring its take on cuteness to the world.
Turn Heads with Some Eye-Popping Accesories
This Japanese fashion designer gets rather creative with her bags and scarfs, creating bold fashion statements!
Mountain-Sized Servings of Sushi in Ueno
These sushi portions are so big, you won't be able to fit it all in your mouth in one bite!
10 Things That'll Surprise You in Japan!
Are these normal Japanese things weird to you? Here are the 10 things that might surprise you when you visit Japan for the first time.
Manga Messages of Hope & Strength
In the wake of the earthquakes in Kumamoto, manga artists took up their pens to sketch heartwarming messages to the people of the prefecture.
Build Your Very Own Evangelion Unit-01
Spice up your workspace with a model of Eva Unit-01 from the hit anime series 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'!
'Sanada Juyushi' Appear in Ninja Gear
On March 17, a press conference was held to announce the crank-up of the movie 'Sanada Juyushi,' which is set to premiere on September 22, 2016. The Sanada Juyushi, or the Sanada Ten Braves, are legendary ninja from Japan's Warring States Period.
Gotta Catch All the Bundled Pikachu!
Pikachu plushies snuggled up in Pokémon sleeping bags are the prizes we’ve all been waiting for!
10 Misconceptions We Assume True About Japan
Information First Time in Japan
If you live overseas and find yourself captivated by the intrigue of Japan, you’re certainly not alone. But sometimes what you think you know about Japan might not match up with reality!
