The live action movies were a disaster, but the video game, with a newly announced Japanese release date of February 2016, looks like it might redeem them both!
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When others didn’t have the courage to stand up and correct a misbehaving child that wasn’t theirs, this Japanese bus driver stepped up to the job!
Sad to see Puella Maji Madoka Magica end? Well, dry your eyes! A concept film unveiled last week has sparked speculation about possible new material!
The zashikiwarashi is a Japanese child spirit that’s supposed to bring good luck, and it’s supposedly been caught on video!
While adults had a hard time containing their laughter upon seeing a Japanese politician sobbing, a child recently provided a more endearing reaction to his tears.
Fans around the world say thank you to Hayao Miyazaki by creating some amazing art of their own.
Love samurai-inspired fashion but hate the cold? Then you might want to add these warm Japanese-style half coats to your wardrobe this winter.
Global superstars Perfume build upon their impressive resume of advertising tie-ups with the latest commercial for Mercedes-Benz’s new A-Class.
Japan is already one of the safest countries in the world for humans, and now it seems it’s about to get a lot safer for turtles too…
Or should that be awesomely eerie?
What do you do when you want to draw a picture on your computer, but Paint just won’t cut it and you don’t have the money to invest in any software? You use Excel, of course!
In Tokyo, there’s a very special type of Starbucks that forgoes the usual green-and-white mermaid logo for more subdued, warm-brown hues. They also serve a variety of beers and wine sets paired with cheese or cake.
Like the boobs of its busty characters, the chances of a western release for video game Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 seem to be swaying back and forth.
That solid gold Millennium Puzzle may not be for sale, but fans of the popular card game anime franchise Yu-Gi-Oh! will probably enjoy this one more in the long-run—after all, it’s edible!
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Japan’s hot spring amusement park opens, and we check out its onsen attractions!
Kyoto’s green tea sweets capital now has matcha ramen too!【Taste test】
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
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Where are the worst smelling public restrooms in Japan?
Massive-variation new Pikachu plushie line lets you find the perfect Pikachu just for you
Twin Tail Day makes Twitter a paradise for guys in Japan【Photos】
Be Mr. Sato’s online friend, and he might take you to dinner, like he did with these foreign fans
Here it is: The finalized map for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan (and its food)
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
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