Mr. Sato (Page 2)

Our writers take on the world’s smallest four-player Othello game

The real Othello battle rages within.

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Introducing Nomen: Ramen without the noodles【Taste test】

Is this guilt-free way to “eat” noodles a trend that’s going to catch on?

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Mr. Sato nets himself a uniquely fishy souvenir inside of Tokyo’s major travel hub

You, too, may be able to get your hands on this “Tuna King” when you pass through Tokyo Station.

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Can three inexperienced guys working together beat a NES game from 1987 at Japanese chess?

The classic battle of old man vs old machine

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100-year-old brush shop in Tokyo sells a Japanese body brush that’s painfully good

Mr Sato treats his skin to a beauty product that’s surprisingly painful. 

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Insane Lump of Meat Curry, a.k.a. “Bam! Hearty Tender Meat Curry,” returns to Japan’s CoCo Ichi

Mr. Sato sits down for a literal new level in massively meaty curry rice.

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Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?

Precision quality from a city known for its blacksmithing techniques. 

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Halloween costume idea: Dressing up as the Tokyo neighborhood that banned Halloween parties【Pics】

If we can’t go to Shibuya on Halloween, then we’re going to be Shibuya on Halloween.

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300-year-old Tokyo comb company sells 30,000-yen wooden hair combs—Are they worth it?

And if you’d rather have a 60,000-yen comb, this Asakusa shop has some of those too.

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Mega Yakisoba Pan takes Japanese convenience store food to crazy new places

Convenience store chain’s extreme yakisoba bread is even frightening the locals.

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“Write, Write”: Mr. Sato inspires future writers of Japan with a speech at a local art university

Our reporter shows young and aspiring writers what’s really important.

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Mr. Sato eats banana flower, still isn’t sure what it tastes like, loves it anyway【SoraKitchen】

Sometimes, you don’t need to fully understand something to know that you like it.

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Hida City’s tempura mochi proves that almost anything tastes better as tempura 【SoraKitchen】

Honestly, you had us at mochi.

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Things get heated, violent as we add bath salt to senbero drinking session【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】

A tale of alcohol, vengeance, and reconciliation – all for less than 1,000 yen!

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The AI ’90s yearbook trend hits our office, with hilarious results 【Photos】

Japanese-style American jocks and honors students are here to brighten your day.

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We try out a pricier revolving sushi chain only available close to the sea in Fukui prefecture

The restaurant’s gourmet image and proximity to the ocean gave us high expectations for freshness and flavor.

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We deliver 441 pounds of lucky bag prizes, and a cuddly friend, to one very lucky reader【Photos】

“Earnestly carry out your dumb ideas,” our boss always says.

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The Ferris wheel at this Japanese highway oasis is scarier than it looks

Some special parking areas in Japan have more thrills to offer than luxury high-tech toilets.  

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Ride bikes on an abandoned railway line at this hidden tourist spot in Japan

Old railway tracks get a new lease on life in the mountains.

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Mr. Sato is in fish heaven after tasting the freshly grilled mackerel at a market in Fukui

Sometimes an unexpected stop at a seafood market is all you need to fill your belly and happiness meter.

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