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We grab a bowl of Ichiraku ramen and down a chakra drink at Naruto’s favorite noodle house.
Local resident reveals the secret spots you won’t want to miss during this breathtaking festival.
Promotion for Eva streaming in China looks an awful lot like French illustrator’s artwork.
Top bid for supposedly rare card soars past US$13 million, surpasses embezzled amount that got its owner life in prison.
China starts another Twitter war, this time fanning the flames between Japan and American relations.
Anime mecha saga leaping to live-action in tie-up with streaming giant, Chinese theatrical release also planned.
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Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
Moving, burping No Face coin bank figure is back to receive your Ghibli fan generosity【Photos】
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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
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime- Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
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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
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
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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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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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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Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Will our cosplay lucky bag purchase leave us feeling sew lucky or hemmed in?【Photos】
Moving, burping No Face coin bank figure is back to receive your Ghibli fan generosity【Photos】
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Hey, Thai tuk-tuk driver! Take us to the best Thai restaurant in this part of Bangkok!
Saitama senior arrested after calling telecom provider 24,000 times to complain
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
The heartwarming story of Japan’s “Weakling Gundam” and the fans who supported it in its hour of need
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
Woman Barred From Boarding Flight with Foul-Smelling Durian Flies into Rage, Angrily Chows Down in Middle of Airport
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
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