Those who grew up in America during the 1980s might remember those "Just Say No" posters. They were anti-drug…
This week in Osaka, cops busted uncensored dirty movie sellers. According to The Tokyo Reporter, police seized…
If you ever visit Osaka, be sure to try one of its most famous dishes, "kushikatsu" (串カツ). Typically, it's fried…
This fall, a series of restaurant scandals have been front page news in Japan. Several pricey eateries have admitted…
Traveling to Japan on a budget? Need a place to stay? Don't mind people having sex all around you? Well, have I got…
Japan is filled with buildings—many of them are impressive. One Osaka building, however, stands apart. It's not…
Ever want to open a game bar in Japan? Matt Bloch talks to Japanator about doing just that with his Osaka-based watering hole Space Station. It's apparently the only foreign-run video game bar in Japan!
Land can come at a premium in Japan, especially in big cities. For urban dwellers, sometimes the only option is to…
In the afternoon of March 31, a shooting broke out at game center in Osaka. According to Jiji Press (via The Tokyo…
Last weekend, Osaka's Den-Den Town, the city's geek district, held a street festival. Previously, Kotaku showcased…
As any longtime resident can attest, Japan's subway is punctual, clean, and convenient. Its stations, however, can…
"This week, I'm going to blow up Nintendo headquarters." This anonymous online message appeared on September 10 of…
Osaka is filled with places to visit. But if you are in town, make sure you stop by the Meiji factory and marvel at…
This Sunday, two individuals tragically lost their lives in a senseless attack. And yesterday, a well-known Japanese…
Earlier this month, a 55 year-old junior high school teacher allegedly took pictures up a young woman's skirt at an…
In years past, video games have been scapegoats. Need something to blame social problems on? Blame video games. This…
On May 12, a 54 year-old junior high school teacher spent the evening at anime shop, Animate, in Osaka's geek…
For many Tokyoites, an evening after work spent in a "neko cafe" (cat cafe) sounds purrfect.
Sometimes cosplay is cool. Sometimes it's sexy. Sometimes it's just really effing strange. Like today.