Hiroshima Has Pennant Fever!
For the first time in 25 years, the Hiroshima Carp have won the Central League title. It's a long-awaited reward for a city that has had an abiding love affair with these red-capped champions.
8 Things You Didn't Know About Sports in Japan
How often does a sumo wrestler wash his loincloth?
All About the Hanshin Tigers
Tokyo may have the Giants, but nothing beats a game with the Hanshin Tigers! With a rivalry as famous as the Yankees and Red Sox, the Tigers have been around almost as long as the Giants and their games and fans are a sight to behold.
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.
'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.
Each of the Days — 'Remains'
Japanese metalcore band Each of the Days ponders life, death, longing and loss in its cinematic music video for 'Remains.'
Game Boy-ify Your Pictures with This Cool App
We take a look at a Japanese website that lets you transform your photos into 8-bit, Gameboy-style works of art!
Cost Play! Can You Afford to Cosplay?
How much would it cost to buy your favorite character's clothing?
