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The Japanese Origins Of Modern Fine Dining
How Japanese chefs and traditions have shaped global luxury cuisine for the past 50 years.
HAIKYO HACHIJO HOTELS
Japan's Abandoned Hotels Are Being Reclaimed By Nature
Inside the once-busy lodgings that have become modern ruins.
LET IT DRAW YOU IN
Watch The Stunning Evolution Of Studio Ghibli's Movies
Hayao Miyazaki and co. have come a long way since their first feature films in the late '80s; but every step of the journey was breathtakingly beautiful.
HITCHCOCK WAS RIGHT
A Flock Of Birds Took Over A Japanese Baseball Field So They Had to Cancel The Game
A game between the Rakuten Golden Eagles and the Seibu Lions had to end early due to this flock of birds taking over the field. You know what, it's probably for the best.
SEPARATING THE KNOTS FROM THE CANNOTS
The Finger Challenge Is The Silly Internet Challenge We Needed This Week
Can you do this thing with your hand? More important, *should* you do this thing with your hand?
SAVING SPACE, LOSING DEPTH
The First Ten Minutes Of 'Final Fantasy VII' Come Across Pretty Different In Japanese
Cloud's a bit more of a cheeky jerk in Japanese, whereas in English the text box limitations leave him sounding a little... Duke Nukem-ish.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT, SEAMLESS
Hot, Homemade Meals Served Fresh From A Japanese Vending Machine
Stocked twice a day with fresh curry rice, made with a human touch.
I CHOOSE YOU
This Trailer For The 20th 'Pokémon' Movie Will Bring A Tear To Any Fan's Eye
What do you do with the 20th theatrical installment of the Pokémon franchise? Flashback to the beginning of Ash and Pikachu's friendship and tug at everyone's heartstrings, of course.
WE'LL TAKE A ONE-WAY TICKET, PLEASE
Why Japan Loves Vending Machines
It seems like a cultural quirk, but there are also many good reasons behind the trend.
EGGSHELL WITH ROMALIAN TYPE
The Japanese *Really* Love Their Business Cards
Vox reporter Johnny Harris is traveling the world to explore the different ways people live all around the globe. Upon arriving in Japan, he learned one thing quickly: he should have brought business cards. Good thing they have a neat machine to help him out.
'ASSUMED' TO BE SOVIET-ERA SCUD
North Korea Test-Fires Another Ballistic Missile
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Monday morning that landed in the ocean, the US military said.
YOU MUST EAT NATTŌ EVERYDAY
Yes, It Is Possible For An American To Become A Japanese Citizen
There are a lot of falsehoods floating around about what it takes to become Japanese. Nick Zappetti, an American-born now-Japanese man dispells the myths and explains the naturalization process.
ALL ABOARD
Japan's Newest Train Is Basically A Luxury Hotel On Rails
In a country that really loves its trains, the latest wonder is about more than just a fancy trip.
AGAINST THE GLASS
The Torture Of Tokyo Rush Hour, Up Close And Impersonal
Photographer Michael Wolf spent years documenting the world's busiest travel system, capturing a claustrophobic nightmare.
MISSILE MISSIVE
Japan Announces North Korea Fired Ballistic Missiles Into The Sea Of Japan
North Korea has fired four ballistic missiles, three of which landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said.
WEARY WESTERN MUSIC
Why Japan Loves Jazz
American Delta blues strikes a surprisingly deep chord with many Japanese music fans. In an inhibited and reserved society, the genre's raw and often angry honesty resonates.
HARDCORE, SOFT EXTERIOR
This Unassuming Cartoon Mascot Shreds The Drums For A Children's Song
This costume makes it look almost like they're embarrassed to be playing the drums. That's true confidence.
