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Funny signs in Japan: 7-Eleven enters the ring with a humorous notice for drivers

A clever way to draw attention to an off-the-beaten-path Japanese convenience store location. 

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Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series

Behind the calm, polite face of a Kyotoite is an angry woman who wants to shout at you for being so uncultured.

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This Japanese maid has a special ability she’d like to share with you

A trick anyone can learn with a bit of practice.

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We try the viral screaming rubber chicken car park hack in Japan

Who needs fancy parking sensors when you’ve got chickens to help you out?

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Our Japanese team star in Takeshi’s Castle on Amazon Prime!

Watch our team of zany reporters run around in loincloths as they attempt to beat Beat Takeshi.

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A senbero with deer in Nara Park turns into a weird fever dream

We should’ve known better than to attempt a 200-yen senbero in a park during a heatwave.

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Become a sumo wrestler with the new top knot hairband from Japan

Channel your inner rikishi with a head-turning new fashion accessory.

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European and American Men’s Wig: the lowest-rated wig on Amazon Japan

Does this hairpiece really deserve its one-star rating?

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U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns

Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.

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American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers

A visit to this unusual branch reveals the mystery behind the burgerless McDonald’s.

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Takoyaki boat tray comes to life in Japan, sails down river near Tokyo

Octopus balls head out for a jaunt in the sunshine, turning heads everywhere they go. 

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Nothing to see here — just a giant cat selling puddings in Japan

The hardest working feline in the country. 

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The top 10 poses trending with Japanese teens, as demonstrated by a couple of ossan

Two middle-aged guys look to teen culture to reignite their inner kawaii.

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We travel to Fuji to see how they make Japanese toilet paper

From recycled paper to plush multi-ply, and guess what? There’s a smartphone game for you to try too!

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Japanese toilet paper collection opens our minds as we open our butts

There are surprising discoveries to be made in this Japanese bathroom. 

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Japanese “Fan of the Ground” finds sushi in an unusual location

Japan’s ground community is spellbound by a discovery at their feet.

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When you fall in love with a cosplayer【Photos】

Hashtag goes viral online, with photos that cosplayers and those who love them can relate to.

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Rogue sushi spotted at rotating sushi restaurant in Japan【Video】

It’s not every day you see a literal kaiten sushi. 

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Kanji T-shirt seen on U.S. TV show makes Japanese viewers giggle

According to his shirt, this guy isn’t just “huge in Japan”, he’s huge somewhere else too. 

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Jason adapts to the new normal for Friday the 13th

The coronavirus pandemic has Jason adding some extra precautions to his night of killing this year. 

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