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The little known daughter of ukiyo-e legend Hokusai is the main character in this animated featured film.
When your battery is running low and you forgot your charger, why rely on your friends? Make a little charge in your life.
Hope you don’t have anything important to do today, because these two kitties are about to convince you that you need a nap right now.
Pokémon Go has become the latest app sensation but it’s still not available to download in Japan!
Mamoru Hosoda has made a name for himself as one of the most respected anime directors working today, so why do most of his films lack A-list anime voice actors?
Forgot to grab your phone or guidebook? With these user-friendly lockers, there’s no need to pay again if you want to get it and lock your things back up.
The forged steel accessories are taken from various parts of a blade created by a master swordsmith.
Augmented reality lifehack replaces the rubber bands and clips that worked for previous Pokémon games.
Don’t be influenced by the common myth that Japanese TV is awful – once you’re familiar with what’s going on, it becomes a whole lot more loveable.
Watching the liquid move and bubble as it reacts to warmth makes it easy to forget that this is actually a pen!
Join us as we taste the unique limited-edition treat, with lots of sweet details and mouthwatering photos.
The beautiful animated visuals and rap soundtrack make it easy to learn Japanese and discover the history of instant noodles at the same time.
The poster explaining the reason for the closure of the family-run business is breaking hearts around the internet.
If you’ve ever been frustrated by a small mushroom man telling you for the 7th time that the person you’re looking for is in another castle, this news is for you!
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