Is 2019 Tottori’s time to shine? When most people think of visiting Japan, they probably think of neon-lit, bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, or the old capital city of Kyoto. However, it was Japan’s most rural area—Tottori Prefecture—that was named the number one Japan place to visit in Japan  in 2019 by GajinPot Travel. GajinPot Travel is a popular …

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 France. Composed by Jacques Offenbach, this is not a work that is all that well-known outside of certain very specific circles. And yet, you almost certainly know the song that is used in Act 2, Scene …

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 with it a whole new batch of silly jokes. Some are hilarious, some are genuinely interesting, and some are a little lackluster. This year was no different and so here’s a quick roundup (in no particular …

Get fit the Japanese way. We’re about a week into 2018 which means there’s a lot of people out there trying to lose weight. Unfortunately, exercising can be pretty boring which means a lot of times people end up sitting on the couch and watching TV instead of following through with their New Year’s resolution to get rid of that …

It’s that time of year again. YouTube has unveiled a list of the 10 most popular music videos in Japan for 2017. Released this past Sunday (Dec. 17) at YouTube FanFest 2017 in Tokyo, the list features plenty of appearances by some of this past year’s most talked-about artists and idol groups. The massively popular girl group TWICE for example, …

Popping, locking and a whole lot more. This past November 19, 71 teams of “street dancers” gathered in Osaka to participate in Osaka Dance Delight Volume 33, an annual dance competition related to one of the top street dance competitions in the world, Japan Dance Delight. As usual, the audience at the event was treated to some truly impressive routines …

They say if you fold 1,000 paper cranes you get to make a wish, but what about 1,000 poops? Whether you’re a beginner trying to learn how to do origami, or an expert looking to spice up your paper art repertoire, YouTube offers some great origami tutorial videos. In today’s article we’re going to be taking a look at five …