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Many cultures enjoy drinking games in one form or another that involve the participants performing some form of forefit, usually drinking something alcoholic.

The attraction may have been invented in Imperial Russia and popularised in the US, but Japan has some of the most thrilling roller coasters on the planet.

If you are a budding student of Japanese, you may find the idea of the existence of untranslatable Japanese words reassuring...

Peko Peko is a collection of nearly 50 family friendly Japanese and Japanese-inspired recipes. All profits will be donated to charity relief in Japan.

LOLcats can be funny, sarcastic and even offensive, but did you know they can also be educational? Here are some top learning tips from teh LOLcats themselves

A look at the traditional Japanese family, how its role has changed in modern society, and how it continues to influence the Japanese lifestyle and even politics.

Some of the most interesting, funny and unconventional things that people would do if they could speak fluent Japanese. Enjoy!

There's still only one sure way to avert a hangover—don't drink alcohol. However, if you find yourself in Japan, you'll discover this is difficult to avoid.

Whether in baking hot sun, or late in the evening, drinks are an inseparable part of summer. This month's Japan Blog Matsuri is all about Japanese drinks!

Takashi Murakami is a prolific Japanese artist & sculptor, and the only visual artist on Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” list.