Japan (Page 961)
We ignored the advice of one reviewer who said to “never, ever eat” the video game-inspired dish, but was our courageous decision a foolish one too?
The other beloved magical anime girl from the ‘90s is ready to mix old and new in a more fan-pleasing way.
We spend a day straining our necks and filling our anime-loving hearts to bursting staring up at the brand-new, full-size Unicorn Gundam statue.
Become the talk of the town or make enemies on public transport with this futuristic-looking speaker.
Join us for the latest installment of our no-holds-barred reporter biting off more than he can chew (literally, in this case).
You don’t have to stand outside restaurant windows to enjoy Japan’s amazing food displays — now you can recreate the delicious samples at home!
High heels killing your feet? Perhaps some seismic shock absorbers designed for natural disasters might be the solution.
Meet Butch, an old friend of Mr. Sato’s who is carrying the torch in the noble pursuit of iPhone launch notoriety.
Tough love from Akihabara-based matchmaking service reflects the changing nature of anime fandom.
They say VR is a powerful tool, but is it enough to make our grizzled reporter swoon like a blushing bride?
To newcomers the anime art may simply look cool, but for veteran video gamers it’s a delicious slice of well-aged nostalgia.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
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7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Studio Ghibli releases Soot Sprite erasers!
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
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Pokémon store character meet-and-greet events to resume in May
Are Japan’s love hotels secretly filming their guests? We ask a former employee
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