From cutting-edge tech to centuries-old traditions, Japan fuels a unique blend of viral fascination online.
‘Pen Pineapple Apple Pen’ is the J-pop meme you’ll never get out of your head
Pen Pineapple Apple Pen!
On Sep 27, 2016 by Jay Hathaway
The 7 best Japanese mascots
They’re adorable, weird, and everything we love best about Japanese characters.
On Aug 6, 2016 by April Siese
Japan’s ’48 ways to poop’ website is changing the bowel movement game
The art of taking a dump finally gets an update.
On Aug 5, 2016 by April Siese
The New Yorkers who opened up for a hologram on tour
Japanese sensation Hatsune Miku’s unlikely collaborators.
On Jun 30, 2016 by Patrick St. Michel
Peach butts are all the rage on Japanese Instagram
Aw, look at little Momo-chan!
On Jun 30, 2016 by Colette Bennett
No, those Japanese high school students didn’t invent shell-less chicken hatching
We’ve been doing this for DECADES.
On Jun 7, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Small Middle-Aged Man is the epitome of Japan’s mascot craze
Move over, Hello Kitty.
On May 1, 2016 by April Siese
Japanese AI writes sci-fi novel, almost wins literary prize
Eat your heart out, Microsoft Tay.
On Mar 24, 2016 by Jay Hathaway
Why do rappers love ‘Dragon Ball Z’ so much?
A growing number of rap artists are looking to Goku and his fellow Saiyan for inspiration.
On Mar 19, 2016 by Aja Romano
Hayao Miyazaki confirms grim fan theory about ‘Princess Mononoke’
Fans had speculated on what afflicted the workers in Irontown for years.
On Jan 29, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski
Scientists: Does holding your hand out a car window feel like cupping breasts?
Apparently, this is a thing in Japan.
On Dec 4, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
This Japanese teenager is the best drummer you’ve never seen
Neil Peart better watch his back.
On Nov 22, 2015 by Aaron Sankin
Anthony Bourdain’s love of Japanese culture shines in ‘Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi’
The world famous chef says he wants his next project to be a book of Japanese ghost stories.
On Nov 11, 2015 by Aja Romano
5 directors who could give ‘Akira’ the remake it deserves
We deliver our best hopes for persons to direct the film that could become a trilogy.
On Sep 27, 2015 by Aja Romano
Japan is educating children with a giant inflatable butt
Enter through the anus.
On Aug 16, 2015 by April Siese
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