Akihabara competitor’s goodbye is as sweet and salty as French fries dipped in chocolate sauce.
Japan (Page 539)
Stroll the streets of Electric Town at a time when computers and video games were just beginning to appear on the scene.
Release of limited-edition Yamazaki 55-year has us wishing we’d started saving up for it about half a century ago.
Extra-long trailer for Square Enix’s hotly anticipated title also shows off Red XIII and other key characters for the first time.
Mouthwatering dessert uses part of the cocoa pod that most people forget about, but not the Kit Kat Chocolatory chefs.
Helpful guide from a Japanese man who’s stepped in to stop groping on more than one occasion.
For those who aren’t planning to hang on to their monetary presents from grandma and grandpa, advancing their oshi is the top plan.
A non-profit study sought to determine the best Japanese prefecture to live in, but found interesting discrepancies.
The “Japanese Beyoncé” is here to represent Kate Spade’s latest candy-colored Margaux satchels with her patented style and shimmying moves!
Intellectual Property High Court slams the breaks for the company once known as “MariCar.”
After years of silence, the live-action Straw Hat Pirates finally set a course to their debut.
Legendary blade is a an official natural treasure, and presented in a uniquely beautiful way.
Compact stress-reliver easily fits on desks for when you need a high-impact break from work or study.
The only cafe in Japan where you can enjoy the company of a capybara, the world’s largest living rodent.
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