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Just because you like dirty dojinshi doesn’t mean you can’t have a clean room.
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Now you can practice your master swordsmanship skills with chopsticks and a miniature ceramic opponent.
It’s time for more misadventures in the land of cinematic localization as the movie Virgin Mountain gets promoted in Japan.
Looking for a classy way to stay cool this summer? If so, we have the perfect fan for you…but you’re going to need a very full bank account!
Using frozen fruit as ice cubes in your drink sounded like an awesome idea, so we tried it with seven different fruits, and here’s how they turned out!
With rules regarding everything from tea to elevators, some new employees think it’s all too much.
From Cleopatra to Helen of Troy and Snow White to Little Red Riding Hood, now you can walk around with your favourite female idols under your clothing.
A Japanese photographer was fortunate enough to capture one of the most beautiful pictures of an airplane we’ve ever seen.
The official Ghibli Museum is closed for now, but look forward to a double dose of animated fun in July!
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