We try the delectable new drink that’s so exclusive it’s only available in four of the country’s prefectures.
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Now you can enjoy the flavours of some well-known characters from the acclaimed animation studio.
We imagined that this would be either amazingly good or excruciatingly bad, and we were right.
Back due to popular demand and this time in Osaka, Pac-Man will give a few lucky passengers a ride as it chases takoyaki.
Too tipsy to type? One tap will find the way home for you, plus tell you how much time you’ve got before your night out becomes an all-nighter.
What’s so special about this Cup Noodle? Well, you can have it instead of an energy drink!
New tool allows Kyoto police to be at the scene of the crime before the crime even occurs.
Love of anime, light novels, and/or costuming essential, desire to actually sleep optional.
Who is that hiding behind the dance group in their newest music video shot all over Nagoya?
You might think a scrub brush would be a terrible thing to rest your sleepy head on, but think again.
Now in its 13th year, the Den Den Town event is one of the biggest otaku gatherings in central Japan.
In what’s become an annual tradition, the star musician gave a group of teens the surprise of their young lives.
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One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season
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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】
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Goku’s voice actress’ voice to be converted to AI for “non-acting” projects in Japanese, English
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
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A beautiful night in the Hokkaido woods with immersive Ainu folktale Kamuy Lumina【Photos】
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