Japan

Leaks confirm Goku Black’s Super Saiyan transformation in Dragon Ball Super

It seems that Goku Black’s Super Saiyan form may put Goku’s skills to the test.

On Aug 9, 2016 by Colette Bennett

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

5 years later, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is still the queen of J-pop

Pamyu is more kawaii than ever—and she’s conquering the U.S.

On Jul 18, 2016 by Colette Bennett

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

Bandai’s newest store is for grown women who love all things kawaii

Bandai understands that adult women thrive on cuteness, too.

On Jun 29, 2016 by Colette Bennett

Little boy becomes a man after ordering at McDonald’s all by himself

A big moment in every child’s life.

On Jun 28, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

Here’s an utterly horrifying kawaii vision of Donald Trump

Donald’s just not the kind of senpai you wish would notice you.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Colette Bennett

Internet shocked that Pokémon other than Pikachu wins Japanese popularity contest

Who’s that Pokémon?

On Jun 11, 2016 by April Siese

Japan’s new naked restaurant has a ‘no fatties’ policy

G-strings are clothing too.

On Jun 10, 2016 by April Siese

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

This cute Japanese pet photo app is the only social network you need

From the creator of ‘Earthbound.’

On Jun 7, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

Zoo lion and young boy have a dramatic staring contest

Don’t turn away.

On Jun 6, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

Lazy egg Gudetama is Sanrio’s best hope to stay relevant in the era of gross cute

The Sanrio character with the most hustle just happens to be its laziest.

On Jun 5, 2016 by April Siese