Yakisoba bread is pretty common at Japanese bakeries, but this is the first time we’ve ever heard of bread soba.
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Check out this adorable themed cafe in celebration of Kapibara-san’s 10th anniversary, but hurry because it’s only open until March 28!
New frontier in otaku tech smashes crowdfunding goal, set to ship soon.
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In Japan, the customer is always king, even if he’s a horny one.
Beautiful kimono and obi sashes are transformed into caps in this impressive new range of Japanese streetwear.
Sankei Super doesn’t vouch for the flavor, but the local Tokyo grocer offers select expired items at massive discounts, in addition to an already cheap lineup of other goods.
You can take a doll out of the store, but the staff will have to cut off one of its fingers first…
Trades the tiara for a blazer, and also seems to have acquired a punishing overtime schedule and some passive-aggressive friends.
Unless they’re dedicated entomologists, this could be the perfect place to freak out your unsuspecting friends.
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