That’s some hardcore “training.” The Japanese word shugyō is often translated as simply “training,” but that’s not quite accurate. Shugyō isn’t normally used to …

 Episode nine of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re talking about the devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the …

It’s not like there’s much difference between a man in an orangutan costume and an actual orangutan, right? Every year, just as winter is …

For lovers of cute poops and silly poop puns. Japan has never been known to shy away from quirky and wacky attractions, but Yokohama’s …

Which one are you looking forward to the most? Japan is about to get even more fun with several new theme parks planned to …

 Episode eight of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re exploring the fascinating history of shōjo manga. Dr. Deborah Shamoon …

Adult magazines are about to get much harder to get in Japan. Whether you’re looking for a pair of spare underwear or you need …

Hey, Akira, your ping pong balls are showing. The Japanese comedian Akira 100% has made a career for himself using little more than a …

 Episode seven of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re taking a deep dive into the crazy world of Japanese …

Become a holy rider. Shinto shrines can be found all over Japan and although most are dedicated to fairly universal things like good health, …

 Episode six of the Japan Station podcast is here and this time we’re talking about Zen. Gesshin Claire Greenwood is a Zen priest …

He should’ve caught an Uber. A man in Kanagawa Prefecture has been arrested after allegedly stealing a taxi, driving it drunk, and then crashing …