travel Experience the charm of Sylvanian Families at their theme park in Osaka, Japan Popkin

Japan Adorable giant cat takes over cashier duties at Japanese store Popkin

crime Nuisance streamer Johnny Somali officially charged with a crime in Japan Mark Frauenfelder

Japan Disrespectful American streamer who threatened to kill Japanese with atomic bombs faces 3 years in prison for trespassing Mark Frauenfelder

Japan Visit to a sparkling clean $14 capsule hotel in Osaka Mark Frauenfelder

Japan Osaka hit hard by 4th wave of Covid, doctors warn of hospital system collapse Mark Frauenfelder

Japan Watch: an evening stroll through the entertainment district of Osaka, Japan Mark Frauenfelder

happy mutants Blocks of laser-perforated note-cards that reveal architectural models as leaves are torn away Cory Doctorow

Japan Steal $7, lose $84,000 Ellsworth Toohey

Japan Japan's rice crisis: Greedy tourists won't stop eating it Ellsworth Toohey

Technology The world's largest tube TV—a 440 pound, 43" Internet legend—has finally been found and saved from certain annihilation Allan Rose Hill

Entertainment Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on Donkey Kong's 40+ year history with a tour through Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Ellsworth Toohey

Science Fish checks itself out in a mirror before picking a fight Gail Sherman

Boing Boing Gadgets Make precious travel memories by learning the local language with Rosetta Stone! Boing Boing's Shop

Delightful Creatures A treasure trove of rock hyrax videos Jennifer Sandlin

Japan "Gaijin tax"— Japanese restaurants and attractions charging more for foreigners  Mark Frauenfelder

cats A struggling restaurant was saved by the power of cats Gail Sherman

mistakes Tire falls off jet departing San Francisco, crushing vehicles in parking lot Rob Beschizza

Funny Live vicariously (and deliciously) with this Japanese food review channel Grant St. Clair

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