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Eyewear brand Paris Miki teams up with Japan’s favorite Barbie-like doll, Licca, to offer a cool and sophisticated glasses line for women.
The beautiful four-layered Frappuccino is filled with jelly made from Starbucks’ roast espresso blend.
Over at YouTube channel AWE me, the men and women at Man at Arms recreate a realistic replica of Voltron’s Flaming Sword, because, uh… Why wouldn’t you?
Japan’s reigning monarch steps out into town with his wife and several dozen bodyguards and attendants.
You could say this is a video of a cat having a great time with a paper bag, but that’s only half the story.
NIS America began streaming an introduction trailer for its upcoming release of Mages and 5pb.’s Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita game on Tuesday.
And Japanese Twitter users are quick to provide us with some hilarious political commentary.
800 years after its creation, the Scrolls of Frolicking Animals are still inspiring new content, thanks to the anime studio Hayao Miyazaki built.
Having seen through the eyes of Sadako, we can now definitively say: Yes, the hair is a huge nuisance.
This “Star Filled Envelope” is a gift in itself for those yearning for the twinkling lights of a nighttime starry sky.
After 11,000 bike accidents last year, the Tokyo metropolitan government is considering new safety regulations.
Both these limited-edition Japan releases contain new ingredients used for the first time ever in the history of the company.
Producer of Spirited Away and The Wind Rises wants to make exhibit as accessible as possible, offers partial rebates to advance ticket purchasers.
With a little re-branding and a helping “leg” from technology, this wheelchair is ready for the 21st century.
Keep your kitty close, cool, and comfy with this cat-pouch hoodie that makes room for ice packs!
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