I’m Walking from Kyoto to Tokyo (And I’m Legally Blind) | Japan Station 112
On September 21st I’m starting something I’m calling the MAJISON Tokaido Challenge. Basically I’ll be walking over 300 miles from Kyoto to Tokyo over …
The Truth About “Washoku”: Addressing Japanese Cuisine and Washoku’s UNESCO Classification (Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka) | Japan Station 63
On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka stops by to discuss what exactly washoku (Japanese cuisine) is and how the …
The Delicious World of Soba Noodles (Dr. Lorie Brau) | Japan Station 36
On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we’re talking about the fascinating history and culture of soba …
Osaka Patisserie Creates Cakes That Look like Rice Balls, Dubs Them Omusubi Cakes
Omusubi Cakes aren’t jelly doughnuts but they’re awfully close. Tsukiichi isn’t your run-of-the-mill cake and pastry shop. Located in Osaka, the shop is known …
Canadian Entered Into Sham Marriage So She Could Cosplay In Japan, Tokyo Police Say
Further proof of how passionate cosplayers can be. Just like in the U.S. and other financially prosperous countries, there are people in Japan who …
There Is No Easier Cat To Take Care Of Than This One [Video]
Here’s your cat video for the day… kind of. Japanese Twitter user miru (@bebebe5353) has a cat. However, it’s a very special cat. Like …
J-YouTuber Dresses In Adorably Hot Bear Costume To Do Radio Taiso [Vide]
Guaranteed to make you sweat and lose your costume deposit. Although Rajio Taisō is best known as that radio calisthenics program that old people …
Woman Broke Open Cigarette Vending Machine, Fukuoka Police Say (CG Reenactment)
Definitely not the best way to get rid of stress. On Monday (Feb. 13) police in Fukuoka arrested a woman who, if their allegations …
Check Out Takara Tomy’s New Line Of Street Fighter II/Transformers Mash Up Figures (Video)
It’s only a matter of time before we get an E. Honda figure that transforms into a Honda Civic. The Japanese toy maker Takara …
Shinto Priest In Kanagawa Puts On Panda Head To Attract Interest In Shrine (Photos & Video)
The cutest Shinto priest you’ll ever see is in Kanagawa. A relatively unknown Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture has suddenly become faamous due to …
