Have you ever wondered what the actual name of the can-can song is? In 1858 an opera called Orpheus in the Underworld premiered in …

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 …

If you like to be confused, then this is the video for you. Pac-Man is one of the most recognizable icons of classic arcade …

When’s the last time you checked your car’s tire pressure? The Japanese division of Dunlop Tires has come out with an infectious video guaranteed …

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 …

Za kuraabu izun besu purei tu fain zarasoba bar iz ue ai go Miyama Sensei to gibojin shiyotte Since Ed Sheeran released his smash …

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