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Dragon Ball Super fan unleashes tirade of criticism against the series in viral video
These plot holes are so big it’s as if they were blasted open by a Kamehameha Wave!
- Japan
- (anime • complaint • Dragon Ball • Dragon Ball Super • fan • video • YouTube)
Japanese YouTubers cause uproar for stopping women in the street and calling them ugly
- SoraNews24
Oct 26, 2018
Video went viral for all the wrong reasons.
- Japan
- (Hekitora House • Japanese women • Japanese YouTubers • society • Tokyo • videos • women • YouTube • YouTubers)
Stunning high-definition promotional short of Hokkaido city leaves jaws hanging【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Oct 15, 2018
The fine balance between lush greenery and vibrant city makes Kushiro a nature lover’s paradise.
Man gets dumped by girlfriend, sings “Mamma Mia” in post-breakup music video recorded in Kyoto
- Koh Ruide
Sep 23, 2018
One of the best ways to deal with the end of a long relationship.
- Japan
- (breakup • inspirational • music video • singing • video • YouTube)
Hello Kitty’s hilariously meta YouTube debut is a hit with netizens, earns likes and subscribers
- Katy Kelly
Sep 21, 2018
Sanrio’s star has turned to vlogging, and Japanese social media appreciates her blunt truths and eternal grade-schooler optimism.
- Japan
- (cute • Hello Kitty • Sanrio • virtual YouTubers • YouTube)
Chinese man warned by police for driving huge self-made robot on the streets of Beijing【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Sep 10, 2018
This would have been supremely cool if it wasn’t for the fact that it would also cause chaos on roads.
European YouTuber tries all of the food on the counter in Japanese 7-Eleven, loves it all
- Dale Roll
Sep 9, 2018
Travel and food vlogger Raphael Gomes had no idea what he was eating, but he enjoyed almost every bite!
- Japan
- (7-Eleven • convenience store food • food • karaage • mochi • oden • steamed buns • YouTube • YouTuber)
Watch X Japan’s Yoshiki tuck an adorable cat mascot to bed using a blanket of golden omelet
- Koh Ruide
Sep 6, 2018
So this is what eggful bliss feels like.
JSDF doesn’t just protect from foreign invasion, it tackles sharks and obesity too【Videos】
- Richard Simmonds
Sep 6, 2018
We learn what to do when a shark attacks, and that the Japanese Self-Defense Forces enjoy giving each other piggy-backs. Read More
- Japan
- (educational • funny • Japan Self-Defense Forces • JSDF • military • sharks • YouTube)
Japanese players spent more than four years building this modern Japanese city in Minecraft
- Koh Ruide
Sep 3, 2018
It may not exist in the real world, but Minecraft players can now experience what’s it like to live in a bustling city in Japan.
- Japan
- (Japanese Twitter • Minecraft • video • video game • YouTube)
Japanese netizens outraged over famous YouTube channel’s treatment of hamsters【Videos】
- Koh Ruide
Jul 2, 2018
Netizens are now calling for the arrest of the owner for animal abuse.
Pixiv to release modeling software that lets you easily create gorgeous 3D anime characters【Vid】
- Koh Ruide
Jul 1, 2018
Design stunning characters and show them off to the world. Best of all, it’s absolutely free!
Newest virtual YouTuber blows her competition out of the water with high-quality intro【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Jun 18, 2018
It’s like watching an awesome CGI movie.
Japanese eight-year-old drummer prodigy wows Internet with amazing Led Zeppelin cover【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Jun 17, 2018
This elementary schooler is already making headlines as the next Yoshiki.
Awesome cardboard Darth Vader costume lets you become an eco-friendly Jedi villain【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Jun 14, 2018
May the Box be with you.
Japanese craftsman creates a knife from jelly and a knife from rice: Which one is the sharpest?
- Oona McGee
Jun 9, 2018
White rice goes head to head with jelly in the sharpest blade stakes, but only one can win.
- Japan
- (Attoteki Fushinsha no Kiwami • blades • cool • craftsman • Japanese knife • Japanese knives • knife • knives • rice • video • YouTube)
Action figure stop-motion clip pits Goku against Vegeta in fight of Saiyan proportions【Video】
- Koh Ruide
May 7, 2018
Forget the times when extended battles in the anime took up 10 episodes. This is where the fun’s at.
- Japan
- (action figures • Dragon Ball • Goku • stop motion • Vegeta • video • YouTube)
Expertly-piloted micro drone records breathtaking HD video of Japanese high school girls【Video】
- Koh Ruide
May 1, 2018
Watch this tiny camera effortlessly zip around school like an inquisitive bee.
- Japan
- (drone • high school • high school girls • video • YouTube)
Avengers: Infinity War movie trailer reimagined with iconic anime characters blows our minds
- Koh Ruide
Apr 25, 2018
What if the world’s most awesome anime heroes joined forces to take down evil?
- Japan
- (anime • Avengers • Avengers: Infinity War • cool • crossover • funny • Marvel • video • YouTube)
History of game controllers shows us how much gaming has evolved over 40 years【Video】
- Koh Ruide
Apr 15, 2018
From clumsy designs to superb ergonomics, this video shows us various controllers throughout gaming history.
- Japan
- (controllers • game controller • gaming • history • YouTube)
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- Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month
- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
- Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied
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Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied
Starbucks Japan invites us to par-tea with its new Earl Gray Frappuccino [Taste test]
Shoplifting prevention guard arrested for shoplifting boot from store he was guarding
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month
This semi-secret, totally free footbath in downtown Tokyo is completely awesome
Pokémon guitars from Fender Japan come with 8-bit sound mode for covering retro game music [Vid]
Weekly
- Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises- Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?- Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Yearly
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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