Thu, 3 Oct ’13
Smell Ya Later: Smell-o-vision Comes to Japanese Smartphones
If you ask us, it just makes scents.
Smell Ya Later: Smell-o-vision Comes to Japanese Smartphones
Thu, 3 Oct ’13How many times have you been craving the sweet, succulent taste of freshly cooked yakiniku, but had no way to sate your appetite? Well,…more
Royal Flush: The Wild World of Japanese Toilets
Tue, 24 Sep ’13Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be: Firstly, the rumors you’ve heard are correct: Japanese toilets are amazing technological works of wonder….more
Major Props: Bringing Nausicaä’s Möwe Glider to Life
Wed, 7 Aug ’13How many times have you been watching an anime and thought to yourself, “Sweet buttery shinigami! That would be so cool in real life”? If…more
Start Your Engines: Strange Japanese Cars
Mon, 8 Jul ’13Toyota Sera: Move over, Marty McFly; you’re not the only car owner with suicide doors straight out of a sci-fi movie. Meet the Toyota Sera…more
All Aboard: Inside Japan’s Train Obsession
Fri, 28 Jun ’13Packing It In: From the first time a foreigner steps onto a Japanese train, things are definitely different. For starters, they most likely…more
WTFriday: Cats + Sushi = Adorable
Fri, 10 May ’13The Internet’s love affair with all things feline-related is a well-documented phenomenon, ranging from YouTube sensations like Stalking…more
Goofy Gadgets: Japan’s Weirdest Gear
Wed, 20 Mar ’13While Japan is responsible for many conventional technical marvels that we can find in our living rooms – PS3 and, presumably, your HD TV,…more
10 Tips For Surviving Con Season
Wed, 6 Mar ’13Do you feel that electricity in the air? Do you need to scratch that itch to don a brightly colored wig and carry around a sword three…more
Can Strawberries Stop Your Allergies? Japan Says "Yes"
Tue, 26 Feb ’13Are seasonal allergies ruining your day? Do you actively avoid everything from pet dander to potential pollen sources? Do you need a…more
No Pain, No Gain: Japan’s Itasha Subculture
Wed, 30 Jan ’13If you thought Bow Wow’s hulked-out ride in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was equal parts impressive and eyebrow-raising, then you’…more
