Innovation Beyond the spork: splayds, spifes, and knorks Ellsworth Toohey

cosplay Tourists can now spend a day as Japanese students at mock high school Mark Frauenfelder

mental health Smile Mask Syndrome: when forced happiness leads to depression and physical illness Mark Frauenfelder

travel Sleep while standing up for just $6 at this unique Tokyo cafe Mark Frauenfelder

video games Check out this video delving into the culture of Tekken in Japan Devin Nealy

television Come have a laugh with some out-of-context clips from Japanese Spider-Man Devin Nealy

Japan Quirky California ramen shop invokes the spirit of Tokyo's subway system culture Rusty Blazenhoff

tabletop games Making Go and Shogi Boards in Japan Gareth Branwyn

Japanese culture Japanese pro wrestlers know how to make an entrance Devin Nealy

television Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers was originally a mashup of a Japanese TV show. Spot the differences! Devin Nealy

television The underrated brilliance of Iron King Devin Nealy

movies Netflix is getting ready to revive Gamera Devin Nealy

interviews Exclusive interview: Sumo wrestling legend Konishiki Devin Nealy

Food This sashimi on ice looks like a delight Devin Nealy

Japanese culture Check out these Japanese erasers that go bald as you use them Devin Nealy

Japan What's it like being half Black in Japan? Devin Nealy

Japan Why couldn't samurai be left-handed? Devin Nealy

Funny Enjoy this collection of Tokusatsu insanity Devin Nealy

Japan What makes sumo wrestling so popular in Japan? Devin Nealy

music Treat yourself to Yura Yura Teikoku's beautiful track Hollow Me Devin Nealy