Leave it to Japan to turn something absolutely impersonal into something kawaii. Around much of the world, the steady beep of people scanning barcodes …

Don’t drink and drive… and lick. A man in Hyogo prefecture with some very frog-like tendencies has been arrested after allegedly licking the face …

This guy needs some serious dating advice. A man in Hyogo prefecture with a rather unique perspective on romance has been arrested after he …

He’s a somelier of stinky shoes. A man in Hokkaido with an alleged penchant for stealing odorous footwear has been arrested after police used …

Aziz Ansari spotted in Japan. Despite his notoriety in the West, stand-up comic/actor/writer Aziz Ansari is almost completely unknown in Japan. And yet, it …

It’s that time of the year again. Despite April Fools’ not being from Japan, Japanese companies have fully embraced it. Every April 1 brings …

Naked sumo is the new law of the land. Change is not something that occurs quickly or unexpectedly in the ancient and highly conservative …

At least she asked? Police in Osaka are on the lookout for a very polite woman who apparently has an uncontrollable desire to touch …

Ninja of the world, rejoice. Your day has come. For as long as ninja have existed, they have wanted one thing: to find a …

Whoops. If you’ve been to Japan, then you’ve undoubtedly seen a Japanese train conductor. Not to be confused with the train driver who can …

Looks like this social studies teacher needs a refresher on basic laws. A teacher at a public junior high school in Osaka who was …

Porn-filled crane games. Fule that under: only in Japan. Crane games, a.k.a. UFO catchers, are extremely popular in Japan. Go to any arcade and …