SOCIAL MEDIA
“Uncle Tohru”: 58-Year-Old Japanese Salaryman Dances Into Online Fame
By day, he's a management consultant. The world knows him better as "Uncle Tohru" - and they've made him an online dance…
SOCIAL MEDIA
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Supermodel Rola’s Kanji Has Some Fans Worried
Supermodel Rola recently came out with a big announcement - but it's her kanji that has some fans worried for her.
TRAVEL
Go See Japan’s Most Instagram-Worthy Travel Spots
Need a good picture for the 'gram while in Japan? A Japanese company analyzed social media data to find the best spots…
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram Japan Bug Converts Diacritical Marks into Smiley Faces
A humorous bug on Instagram replaced Japanese symbols with smiley faces.
POLITICS
Would You Pay $200 For This Japanese Cheesecake?
A popular "phantom" cheesecake store in Japan pushed the price envelope this week with a limited time offer designed to break your…
FOOD
The Best Japanese Food Tags on Instagram: A Hashtag Guide
You don't need to know Japanese to appreciate good food. Here are some of the hashtags that people use to post about…