From cutting-edge tech to centuries-old traditions, Japan fuels a unique blend of viral fascination online.
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
‘Who’s to blame?’: TikTok blasts nightclub’s Nazi theme
‘It’s not like it’s unknown information.’
On Oct 22, 2021 by Dan Latu
TikToker says they lost weight after regularly eating ‘junk’ food in Japan, sparking debate over unhealthy American food
‘We’re being poisoned,’ one commenter bemoaned.
On Aug 15, 2021 by Phil West
Japanese mascot drummer Nyango Star makes Western meme debut
Nyango Star is a hit in Japan—and Americans are starting to catch on.
On Oct 3, 2018 by David Britton
This mascot picking up his giant fish head at baggage claim is the perfect short film
How can you tell if it’s your fish head?
On Apr 4, 2018 by David Britton
This guy tried to jump onto a fast-moving treadmill—and he lost his pants
That did not go well.
On Mar 16, 2018 by Jay Hathaway
Sumo wrestler goes viral with a slapstick ‘Salt Bae’ move
The video has the Japanese internet rolling.
On Feb 13, 2018 by Jay Hathaway
Google Maps reviews of forest Logan Paul visited are filled with insensitive suicide jokes
Once again, the internet proves it has no idea how to talk about suicide.
On Jan 3, 2018 by Ana Valens
Logan Paul apologizes after posting video of apparent suicide
‘I didn’t do it for views. I get views.’
On Jan 2, 2018 by Christine Friar
Netflix’s ‘Erased’ is a thrilling Japanese drama that doesn’t waste a second
The time-traveling adaptation brings a beloved comic to the flat screen.
On Dec 22, 2017 by Danielle Ransom
For the first time in 3 decades, Sony to begin pressing its own vinyl records
It’s retro and current at the same time.
On Jul 2, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz
Studio Ghibli’s Kiki is all grown up and selling noodles
She’s still the same old Kiki.
On Jun 19, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski
I can’t stop watching this Japanese mascot play death metal drums
Say hello to your favorite new obsession.
On Mar 6, 2017 by Austin Powell
Watch in wonder as 3 guys cover a floor with lube and try a dance routine
It’s a slippery situation, alright.
On Jan 6, 2017 by David Covucci
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