From cutting-edge tech to centuries-old traditions, Japan fuels a unique blend of viral fascination online.
“AI is just stealing with extra steps”: Japanese manga publisher Shueisha issues statement against OpenAI
Japan’s largest publishing house takes a stand against AI in a recent statement published on its website.
On Nov 29, 2025 by Anna Good
“Sorry Timmy”: Tokyo theme park to open a Pokémon area—but one section requires a fitness test
“So if you use mobility aids or oxygen, you can’t come here.”
On Nov 27, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“Where do I sleep?”: American tourist baffled by Japanese room with no bed learns what a ryokan is
“Girl, you went to Japan without knowing how they sleep?”
On Oct 24, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
“Bucket list experience”: Passenger shares footage from her flight on a Hello Kitty airplane
“I would spend my life savings on this.”
On Oct 21, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
“Protect this man”: Iñaki Godoy stuns “One Piece” fans by speaking Japanese at “Spanish speed”
“He’s been studying less than two years and speaks that well???”
On Sep 22, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“I made my family skip all of these”: Woman shares why you should avoid animal cafes in Japan
“You mean to tell me the Polar bear cafe is unethical?”
On Sep 17, 2025 by Alexandra Samuels
Tales of the “Japanese missing cat method” spread on TikTok after comedian’s missing pet returns
“As if people didn’t think I’m crazy enough.”
On Sep 13, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“I’d go broke”: Traveler gives a tour of what Costco looks like in Japan
“BRO THE MATCHA ICE CREAM????”
On Jul 12, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“I did NOT expect that as a Pompompurin fan”: After five years on top, Cinnamoroll finally loses the Sanrio character ranking crown
“Real fans know Cinnamoroll would be so happy for Pompompurin.”
On Jul 1, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“Dear Mr. Japan”: Trump forgets Japanese leader’s name while threatening 25% car tariff
“And he didn’t every bother to say ‘domo arigato.'”
On Jun 30, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
The internet believes a 1999 manga is predicting a massive July earthquake—and it’s tanking tourism to Japan
“I, myself, would like to take precautions such as stockpiling supplies in preparation for disasters.”
On May 28, 2025 by Anna Good
15 incredible McDonald’s Happy Meal toys you could only ever get in Japan
Ba da ba ba ba…
On Oct 12, 2024 by Angela Andaloro
All Nippon Airways just launched a Pokémon-themed flight safety video inside of their airplanes
It’s time to Pokémon GO…to the sky!
On Aug 19, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Elon Musk’s X blocked natural disaster warning, information account for posting too much during Japan earthquake
‘An account tweeting earthquake information gets rate limited for giving too much information.’
On Jan 2, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
‘The pink mushroom cloud isn’t just a pink mushroom cloud’: Japanese users fed up with ‘Barbenheimer’ hype are making 9/11 memes
‘Less about boycotting these movies and more about demonstrating their anger.’
On Aug 9, 2023 by Kristine Villarroel
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