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Not only is otaku fashion taking over Japanese streets, it’s quickly becoming the go-to dress code for popular places like Disneyland and Universal Studios.
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Observations from two users on Twitter have sparked a discussion of Dragon Quest influences past and present.
If you missed your chance to get your hands on these awesome outfits and accessories last time, it looks like you’re in luck!
Miruko is back, and he’s got a whole new set of moves!
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After watching this, we’re not sure if they’re actually trying to encourage young people to go the ballot box, or give them a seizure.
Say hello to some the country’s best barbecue, or yakiniku, featuring cuts of highly sought-after Matsusaka beef.
Short on cookware or want to minimize clean-up time after dinner? Skip the recycling center and use your old bottles to whip up something good!
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