Originally developed in Japan in the mid 1990’s, Purikura has become a craze and an important part of youth culture in its home nation today. Recently, its popularity has spread throughout many other countries and has even begun making its way into the United States.

The most important ingredient and main staple of all Japanese food is rice, and most Japanese eat it daily. If you´re looking for a new way to add some flavor to plain, boring white rice, you could consider giving one of Japan´s popular rice dishes a try.

Hakone Kowakien Yunessan, a hot springs amusement park and spa resort, located in Hakone, Japan, is famous for providing guests with the most bizarre bathing options that one could ever imagine. Red Wine and Chocolate are just 2 of the crazy examples. Read on to find out what else tops the list.

In Japan, Valentine’s Day is a holiday for men, rather than women. Women give gifts of chocolate to men and receive their own special holiday, called White Day, a month later.

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From crazy ice cream flavors to fish that can kill you, this article contains everything you never learned about Japan´s most bizarre foods.