The country was proud when “emoji” and “anime” became part of English-speakers’ vocabulary. But when the British government uses the Japanese word for “train gropers?” Not so much.
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If there’s one lesson that the Dragon Ball anime has taught us in recent years, it’s that you should never cross a God of Destruction (without cup noodles).
Hats, rucksacks, aprons and bumbags are just some of the items in the new Ziploc fashion collection hitting streets this summer.
We hit the coast with a group of international students for a day of sun, surf…and maybe romance?
The money wasn’t meant for him, but the intended recipient has no clue who the woman is either.
More variety than we’d hoped for at far less than we’d ever expect to pay make this a great place to try types of sushi you’ve never had before.
Our in-house 100 yen store guru snaps up a deal that eliminates the need to keep his belt buckled, and keeps his finances as secure as his pants.
Enako, one of Japan’s most popular and beautiful cosplayers, is ready for her close-ups dressed in an alternate costume of a beloved anime heroine.
After this taste test, you’ll never want to go back to using regular drinking vessels again.
In previous years, the famous and adorable Pokémon went to sleep when the sun went down, but this time they’re staying up late to party!
Real-life location for the Lucky Star anime forever altered as iconic gate comes tumbling down.
When you open the door, you’re not just coming home, but stepping into a world of awesome bargains and services that we sometimes overlook.
Mountain hiking trail looks as congested as any Tokyo-area expressway.
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