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Watch these Gokus dish out the biggest energy attack in history, entering the Guinness World Records in the process.
Both original version and upcoming remake are featured in musical salute to the definitive CD-based RPG video game.
Five years from now, astronauts from Japan are going to have a rare opportunity to walk on the moon.
Rumored to be working with the director of Dark Souls, the Japanese game industry’s biggest name in gritty, lore-rich fantasy.
After spending his first few years living in the U.S., he’s spent the rest of his life answering the same questions over and over.
The phone’s case is one-of-a-kind, but the charger can be yours, Hero of Hyrule with a low battery.
The director speaks to us about the film and how elements of Japanese culture have influenced him.
An American wartime propaganda video has one Japanese citizen reflecting on his nation’s societal structure today.
Video game designer Yuji Naka only needs two sentences to explain what’s wrong with this weird-looking version of the Sega star.
Sweetly suggestive cleaning staff takes good care of Japanese traveler’s anime goods in New York hotel.
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Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako strips away the cosplay for new photo book
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Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Ghibli Window Wall Art series turns any wall into a portal to an anime wonderland【Photos】
Five things you need to know about Obon–one of Japan’s biggest holidays 【Videos & more】
Japanese candy craftsman creates new line of lollipops with traditional summer themes
These “Engrish” T-shirts are kinda lame, compared to what we’re used to
We try blue beer made with drift ice from Hokkaido
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Stylish stockings from Japan give your legs a pierced look without the actual piercing【Video】
Clear near beer is here! We taste test Japan’s new zero-alcohol, zero-color brew【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases special sakura gift packs for cherry blossom season 2020
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
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