Tokyo research company releases its annual report on what’s up and what’s down in Japan’s otaku economy.
Japan (Page 763)
There’s definitely a beauty to the controlled chaos of the morning commute in Japan’s capital.
Just another day in the office as our Japanese-language staff prance about the place, jumping other things no-one else can see.
Thought you’d already caught ‘em all? Think again, and keep on eye on the game’s new dynamic weather gameplay system while you’re hunting.
These six mascots take their inspiration from sakura cherry blossoms, shrines, and Japanese fairy tales.
Actor joins cast of in-production film from Legendary Entertainment based on already-forgotten footnote to smash-hit Pokémon franchise.
The former resident of Japan gives us some Jedi life advice and tells us what other Star Wars character we wishes he could have played.
A triple helping of dark ingredients creates fried chicken unlike any we’ve ever seen on Earth.
One man’s pleasure is another’s pricey poison, as otaku says going to a hostess bar is just paying for stress.
After a rocky first year, the blocky travel destination is confident about turning things around.
Batman shows he’s equally comfortable taking part in a tea ceremony or trying to cut Samurai Warlord Joker down with a katana.
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Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Should married couples in Japan be allowed to have different family names? Survey investigates
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
Doai Station: The deepest station in Japan is also one of the scariest, like a video game dungeon
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
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