As of April 2024, after over a decade of Kei truck fans fighting for it, the mini trucks have officially been legalized by the state at motor vehicles.
This Nissin chicken ramen noodle commercial has been online for a couple months but is now going viral as the metal community is recognizing its genius.
Since 1963, every September, Japan celebrates what they call "National Respect For The Aged Day" by hooking up everyone turning 100 years old with a special dish.
Linkin Park have taken an active philanthropic role since the Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster struck earlier this year. The band quickly began to raise money for ‘Save the Children‘ — an international charily focused on children’s rights, providing relief and supporting children in developing countries.
Japanese toilet manufacturer TOTO may be sitting on a goldmine in the form of a poop-powered motorcycle. Named the Toilet Bike Neo, the vehicle runs on human excrement that is deposited into an on-bike toilet. The moving port-o-potty communicates to the rider in Japanese using LED lights, plays music, and even talks.
Japan has won the Women's World Cup, stunning the United States 3-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie.
Shannon Boxx, Carli Lloyd and Tobin Heath all failed to convert for the Americans, who squandered dozens of chances throughout the game and blew a lead just six minutes from winning their third World Cup title.