Launch gorgeous digital fireworks into the night sky for each ice cream you finish. And try out the new summer flavor while you’re at it.
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Distressing video recorded in Tokyo’s busiest station shines light on a problem women have been complaining about for years.
Frustrated professional busts up her office’s outdated “tea squad” tradition with a perfectly salted comeback.
Respondents also discuss whether it’s cheating on your boyfriend if you hug or hold hands with someone else.
Your clothes should make a statement, and the statement here is “Hey, everybody! Look at my junk!”
In the Japanese idol singer world, sometimes the difference between love and hate can be hard to see.
Yokohama Kurikoan’s new limited edition taiyaki cake flavor comes in a striking blue color and has a delightfully refreshing aftertaste to boot!
30-something educator should really be old enough to know his love confession was immature and inappropriate.
Also, Pokémon character designer reveals that his name is NOT supposed to mean “electric mouse.”
Anime/manga legend Go Nagai’s ode to racy fun is immortalized in intimate apparel covering the span from cute to domineering.
At first you’ll be impressed with this drawing, but then you’ll want to laugh when you scroll down to see the rest.
Our Japanese-languge reporter heads to 7-Eleven to grab the most hotly anticipated cold treat fusion of the season.
Video shot in Tokyo’s Shibuya Station shows the elusive kirikusha in the wild.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Dedicate your savings to your oshi of choice with this new buildable offertory box
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We investigate the newly released film revival of Hayao Miyazaki’s Sherlock Hound
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Forget dog-earing and bookmarks that fall, make your own easy origami bookmark instead!
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