MariCar Mario Kart drivers dressed as Mario Bros characters

Hugh Jackman found real-life Mario Kart drivers in Tokyo

Watch them go!

On May 24, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski

This Solid gold Darth Vader mask is selling for $1.4M

Who has $1.4 million to blow on a solid-gold Darth Vader helmet?

$1.4 million may sound like a lot, but don’t underestimate the power of the gold side.

On Apr 26, 2017 by Audrey Browning

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Japan’s prime minister closed out Rio Olympics with a little help from Super Mario

He knows how to arrive in style.

On Aug 22, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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Adorable owl casually rides its trusty steed, a toy horse

Saddle up, fellas.

On Apr 13, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

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Commuter cat takes the Tokyo subway all by itself

So casual.

On Apr 6, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

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I got the anime manicure of a lifetime in the otaku heart of Tokyo

It was worth every penny.

On Feb 21, 2016 by April Siese

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Finding fractured reality in Japan’s completely gonzo robot cabaret bar

Robots. Horse masks. The heart of Japan?

On Feb 5, 2016 by April Siese

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Japanese zoo attempts to capture woman in a zebra suit

This might be the best employee training video in existence.

On Feb 4, 2016 by David Britton

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I went to a Japanese owl café and felt my soul take wing

Sorry, cat cafés.

On Jan 31, 2016 by April Siese

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Dude successfully requests Bill Murray’s ‘Lost in Translation’ hotel room

For relaxing times...

On Nov 20, 2015 by Christine Friar

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This robot will beat you at Rock, Paper, Scissors every single time

A University of Tokyo robot wins every time it plays the classic hand game.

On Sep 17, 2015 by Dylan Love

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A $4.2 billion expansion at Tokyo Disney includes a ‘Frozen’ sea port

The new Scandinavian-themed sea port is part of a major expansion of the theme park.

On Apr 30, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Man’s adorable giant tortoise is the toast of Tokyo

As close as you can get to a real-life Pokémon.

On Apr 17, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

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Tokyo’s Godzilla hotel is almost open

Staying in a room that has a giant Godzilla head outside makes the trip totally worth it.

On Apr 15, 2015 by Sarah Weber

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YouTube creates samurai movie set for Japanese YouTube stars

Online video fans will soon be able to enjoy more Japanese period dramas on YouTube.

On Apr 7, 2015 by [email protected]