From cutting-edge tech to centuries-old traditions, Japan fuels a unique blend of viral fascination online.
Start lusting after the remastered ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’
Anime fans, rejoice.
On Dec 1, 2014 by Aja Romano
‘Naruto’ fans react to an ending 15 years in the making
It’s the last chapter of Harry Potter all over again.
On Nov 6, 2014 by Aja Romano
Japanese police are searching homes to crack down on creepy camera shoes
“Tosatsu shoes,” used to take upskirt photos of women in public, are a growing trend.
On Sep 24, 2014 by Rob Price
Rooster Teeth’s ‘RWBY’ will be first American anime exported to Japan
RWBY: Volumn 1 will be redubbed in Japanese for a 2015 DVD and Blu-ray release.
On Aug 19, 2014 by [email protected]
Why we love ‘Cooking With Dog’
If you thought Iron Chef was the greatest cooking show, just wait till you see what Japan can do with a poodle.
On Aug 7, 2014 by Aja Romano
Get ready for the 4th of July with Reddit’s favorite firework
The firework is a pyrotechnic marvel that has continued to light up more than just the nights sky years after it exploded.
On Jun 27, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III
The complete history of LGBT video game characters
LGBT characters have played a crucial role in the development of video games since the 1970s.
On May 16, 2014 by Jack Flanagan
The absolute must-watch list of fundamental Anime
Is it possible to make a list of fundamental anime? At Anime Boston, we found out.
On Mar 22, 2014 by Aja Romano
Japanese menstrual blood chocolates are a gross Valentine’s Day myth
Rest assured, it’s just the sugar that’s bad for you.
On Feb 5, 2014 by EJ Dickson
Japan’s ‘Marshmallow Girls’ are rewriting the stereotypes about plus-sized women
The best fashion trend of 2014 is here.
On Jan 16, 2014 by Aja Romano
A history of Moonmelon, the most popular fruit that doesn’t actually exist
Sorry, you will never taste this. You can’t eat Photoshop.
On Jan 14, 2014 by Molly McHugh
The 10 scariest places on Google Street View
From abandoned houses to simple glitches in its photography, Google Street View is just as effective at Halloween scares as goblins or amateur Lady Gaga makeup.
On Oct 25, 2013 by Mike Fenn
Man says son kidnapped by own mother, pleads for help online
Kris Morness’s ex-wife fled to Japan to be with her ailing mother—taking 5-year-old Max with her.
On Aug 30, 2013 by Kris Holt
‘Japan World Cup 3’: Everything’s made up and the points don’t matter
Japan’s reputation for all things WTF is well-earned, and Japan World Cup 3 proves it.
On Aug 26, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
The Internet’s obsession with cats started in Japan
The island nation’s obsession with felines long predates the Internet’s.
On Aug 13, 2013 by Aja Romano
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