Amazing Art Aquarium Takes Over Nijo Castle
As part of a celebration honoring Rimpa, a 400-year-old painting technique, an incredible series of illuminated aquariums has been set up in Kyoto.
Living in Nara: 8 Surprising Facts
While it may be big on the artifact tour, actually living in Nara is a whole different ball game.
Amazing Chalkboard Art Animates Student Life
A touching Calorie Mate commercial walks us through the stresses and joys of preparing for that big exam in Japan.
Nakano to Become Cosplay Central on Halloween
MAG Festa 2015 will turn the area around Nakano Station into anime heaven on October 31.
9 Reasons to Live Abroad while You're Young
Listen to eight reasons provided by Grace from Texan in Tokyo, then wait for husband Ryosuke's hilarious photobomb extra at the end!
Costumed Taxi Drivers to Terrorize Shibuya
On October 29 and 31, Nissan is showcasing a fleet of NV200 taxis dressed up in Halloween costumes in Shibuya—complete with “monster drivers” behind the wheels.
Halloween Shibuya 2014
How big will Halloween 2015 be? We don't know—but if Shibuya 2014 set the standard, it can only get crazier from here.
Cleaning Shibuya After Halloween 2014
2014 seems to have marked a sort of tipping point, where Japan finally celebrated Halloween in large enough numbers to make it more than just a niche event. Shibuya bore the brunt of the mess.
