July, 2019 (Page 2)
Who knew Uniqlo was such a good place to hunt for an an iconic anime costume?
We travel into the depths of suburbia in search of Moai and ancient Pakistani Priest Kings.
Signs of the seasons, from rainbows to cherry blossoms, have never looked as good, or tasty, as these breathtaking nerikiri desserts.
Sure, planning what to buy at Summer Comiket is important, but so is planning what/how to wash ahead of time.
Parting is sweet, sticky sorrow for loyal fans of Soft On Demand as commemorative edition marks the end of an era.
We’re not sure if this counts as cosplay, but it looks exactly like the Disney pirate tale.
The same anomaly that makes foreigners feel icky is harnessed by Japanese people to get breathing room on public transport.
Gasoline-accelerated mass homicide has policy makers reevaluating current safety regulations.
Companies says it deeply appreciates global messages of support, apologizes for slow response.
Pokémon’s actual creators take a moment to remind us that it’s not Nintendo who’s crafting Pikachu and his pals’ video game adventures.
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Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Disney Kabuki merch collaboration appears in Japan, but Mickey doesn’t play female roles
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Top cosplayer Enako’s Christmas cosplay is here, but is “Santacos” really an accurate term?【Pics】
This Christmas you can celebrate by putting a powdered Christmas cake on your rice in Japan
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Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
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Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Top cosplayer Enako’s Christmas cosplay is here, but is “Santacos” really an accurate term?【Pics】
This Christmas you can celebrate by putting a powdered Christmas cake on your rice in Japan
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Japan is building a Pokémon Slowpoke Park to delight fans of all ages
Pal World developers make timely announcement of adults-only romance simulator with naked pals
Pepsi creates a new cola for Christmas fried chicken in Japan
We try European Cup Noodle Soba flavors to see which ones come out on top 【Taste test】
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
Announcing the Find Girlfriends for Takamichi and Takuya Project — Applications open!
New vending machines sell products from iconic Japanese stores
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