Our Japanese-language reporter thinks the worldwide phenomenon could rise to popularity again soon.
Japan (Page 710)
As a limited-time promotional campaign, McDonald’s Japan will be treating customers to free servings of their new revamped iced coffee!
Japan’s most popular symbol of the beautiful game continues with his newfound love of gambling.
One anime legend looks back on 50 years of friendship with another in memorial service held at Studio Ghibli museum.
The one and only “Keyboard Crusher” is back, and hopes Japan will buy his new gangsta rap album.
After making jaws drop both on the mound and at the plate, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star is winning fans with his performance in the dugout.
You’ll want to watch this astounding video more than once to soak in all the beauty they’ve packed into two-and-a-half minutes.
Back-to-back unanimous votes draw praise from Minister in Charge of Women’s Empowerment, but will anything really change?
Once again, Japan comes out as the least offended when someone seemingly appropriates their culture.
One parent and Twitter user experiences the joy of catching Pikachu in Pokémon GO, but it’s all too short-lived.
This incredible collection of images captures moments so unique they’re unlikely to ever be replicated.
Demand grows more than 10 times in size in just five years as Japanese family dynamics change.
Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, and Alice in Wonderland are ready to hit the sand and surf.
Compact car company Daihatsu joins forces with virtual singer Hatsune Miku to make a car design so cute it’ll stop traffic.
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