They're household names in their home country! Join Ashley as we look over the anime that are massive hits over in japan

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Innersleve podcast. On this week's show, Cassius Morris sits down with legendary musician and guitarist, Marty Friedman, to discuss what initially drew him to Japan, what life has been like for him in japan, Japanese culture and more Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Innersleve podcast. On this week's show, Cassius Morris sits down with legendary musician and guitarist, Marty Friedman, to discuss how his life is going over in japan, the New Year's live stream concert he's orchestrating and much more. Enjoy!

First up, metal legends Megadeth have reunited with former guitarist Marty Friedman for a special performance in japan. The band, celebrating its 40th anniversary, recently announced that Friedman would be joining them on stage for a series of shows in Tokyo and Osaka. Megadeth fans were no doubt thrilled to see Marty and Dave Mustaine performing together again. Next, we have a classic rock showdown between two of the biggest bands of all time: The Rolling Stones and The Who. Both bands have been touring for decades and have amassed a legion of dedicated fans, but which one is better? Let us know in the comments! Finally, we have an exclusive interview with Bobby Amaru, the lead singer of the rock band Saliva. In this candid conversation, Amaru opens up about the band's latest album, the video for their latest single “High On Me” their upcoming tour dates, and what it's like to be a rock star in today's ever-changing music industry.

A list of the Top 10 Anime That Are Way More Popular in japan

There is a lot to thank Japan for: beautiful art, amazing technological advances, Sailor Moon! But were you aware of any of these innovations? Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 5 Coolest Things Started in japan.

There are a lot of dumb inventions out there, but for some reason there are tons of WTF Japanese inventions. Whether it’s the personal rain saver, which collects rainwater for you to use as a later date (we guess?), silent karaoke, which allows you to belt out your favorite songs at the top of your lungs (quietly) or the chopstick fan, which helps cool down foods you might eat with chopsticks, there are definitely some of the bizarre things invented in japan that you will NEVER need. WatchMojo counts down ten of the most impractical Japanese inventions ever.

Do these video game publishers just NOT want to make money? For this list, we’re looking at awesome Japanese games that haven’t been officially released outside Japan; games with fan-made translations are allowed.

Hey everyone, enjoy our exclusive chat with legendary American guitarist, Marty Friedman. He stops by for a SECOND time to chat with Cassius about his latest album, Tokyo Jukebox 3, his metal spin on Japanese music, and his love for Japanese culture. He also provides a track-by-track analysis of the entire album. Enjoy!

Anime is huge! What was once a subculture predominantly adored just by those in japan, has become a powerhouse of awe-inspiring movies, TV shows, comics and video games all around the world.

Kihachiro Aratake was diving off the coast of Yonaguni Island in japan, looking for hammerhead sharks in the 1980s, when he made an incredible discovery. In this video, Unveiled explores the true meaning behind the Yonaguni Monument!

Where to even begin? Japan has been tossing us some of the best gaming franchises of all time. For this list, we’re looking at the greatest Japanese franchises to ever grace the gaming industry. A higher emphasis will be placed on series that are more successful in japan rather than the West. Some of these games include: Resident Evil, Zelda and Pokemon.

With more than 80,000 shrines in japan, the gods and goddesses of Japan still get a lot of attention. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most important goddesses and gods. WatchMojo counts down Top 10 Japanese Gods and Goddesses.

Top 10 Anime Characters Based on Real People

How to Spend 24 Hours in Tokyo Thanks to Getty Images for the pictures and videos! In this famed, vibrant, fast-paced Japanese city, you don’t want to wind up missing out on some crucial experiences. Welcome to MojoTravels, where we’ve picked out the absolute must-sees and created an itinerary for a perfect day in Tokyo. Japan’s capital city has one of the world’s greatest public transportation systems, so grab one of their 24 hour subway passes, and we’ll get started! Please note that we won’t be focusing primarily on restaurants for this video, but foodies should check out our video on How to Eat Your Way Through A Day in Tokyo.