Some like it hot: We get a taste of R18 Curry
While the contents of the curry are too hot for children, we’ve censored the summary so that it’s entirely safe for work. Our brave man did so and poured the hot rue over a bed of hot white rice…
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Press start, receive art: Japanese art gallery showcases bugged Nintendo screen canvases
Beautiful paintings of glitchy NES screens will star in Tokyo art gallery through December. It’s the sound of failure: so much modern art is the sound of things going out of control, of a medium…
Got tattoos, but still want to experience a Japanese hot spring? It’s no problem here!
As a deeply relaxing touchstone of traditional Japanese culture, there’s a lot to like about hot springs, or onsen, as they’re called here. We paid a visit to one such tattoo-friendly hot s…
Believe it or not, those aren’t pantyhose that this woman is wearing
Crazy-thick, amazingly warm tights from Japan look just like a pair of sheer stockings, unless you see them inside out. See, Natsuki likes wearing skirts, but what she doesn’t like is freez…
"Women who attract chikan, and women who don't": The illustrated guide that's provoking debate
But no matter which side of the debate you stand, the illustration itself is worth a second look…Japan’s problem with chikan is widespread. The second statement warns people (usually women, alth…
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
In Japan, children are taught from an early age about the wondrous powers of the teru teru bozu, which translates to shiny baldhead (monk). Hung under the eaves of the house, the teru teru bozu …
Japanese idol group’s CD-purchase rewards include overnight hot spring stay with favorite singer
With Tomita still hospitalized and in critical condition, the fanatic fringe of idol fandom is coming under increased scrutiny by the Japanese media, with broadcaster Fuji TV’s Goody! talk show …
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
Still, after a successful run last spring, the Live Spectacle Naruto production is coming back for new performances this summer. This summer’s Live Spectacle Naruto will have spruced up visuals …
Michelin star-winning ramen can now be bought nationwide in cup noodle form
Only a day after the announcement, we sent our reporter K. Nagahashi for a bowl of their famous Dandan Noodles. However, 29 May saw the release of Nissin Foods’ Signature Restaurant Series: Naki…
Japanese schoolgirl points out an especially dumb part of her school’s “no tights” dress code
Now in her third year of junior high school, @otonakodomo_ has to wear a uniform. This isn’t the first time Japanese Internet commenters have shaken their heads at schools prohibiting students f…