New sakura doughnuts resemble different stages of the cherry blossoms in Japan

Taste the progression of the sakura, from early buds to past full bloom.

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An exquisite work of beef art makes the perfect Kabuki Day gift

I’d look like that too if my hair were meat.

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Anime/manga legend Leiji Matsumoto, creator of Yamato, Harlock, and 999, has passed away

The father of space opera anime leaves fans with an inspiring farewell message.

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Critically acclaimed A-bomb manga Barefoot Gen excerpts removed from Hiroshima school curriculum

Elementary school students’ Peace Education lessons have included excerpts from manga by atomic bombing survivor since 2013.

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Speedy sakura?!? Revised cherry blossom forecast for Japan says flowers will bloom early this year

Updated prediction has sakura starting to appear in Tokyo almost a week earlier than expected.

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New Studio Ghibli collection includes a US$2,450 wooden Totoro 【Video】

When the worlds of traditional Japan and Japanese anime collide.

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Georgia Coffee releases a brand new banana-flavored version of its Hokkaido-only Milk Coffee

It’s made with 100-percent Hokkaido milk, so you know it’s good too!

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Sailor Moon Jimmy Choo collaboration adds Luna, Tuxedo Mask kiss, and Inner Senshi bags【Photos】

Shoes for fans who love Luna and don’t like high heels also revealed.

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Pouches that play the Yobikumi-kun Japanese supermarket jingle on sale now

A rare chance to get a relatively cheap Yobikumi-kun!

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The best cosplayers from the Isshoni Tanoshimimashou otaku event in Indonesia【Photos】

College campus turns into a space for cosplayers, anime enthusiasts, and Japanese food fans.

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Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo’s Kabukicho is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides

This underground world is filled with hungry government officials and cheap eats.

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Sailor Moon’s Senshi team up with Hello Kitty and Sanrio for pajama party crossover merch line

The Outer Senshi join the collaboration with Sanrio partners of their own!

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Japan’s craziest gadget maker made this gadget that was too crazy to succeed, but what is it?

Even by Thanko standards, this is seriously weird.

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Former otaku regrets wasting so much money as a kid, Dad tells him why it was money well spent

Spending money and wasting it are two different things.

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Fukushima man arrested for defecating on another person’s bicycle seat

The suspect claims to have been attracted to the victim.

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Burger King Japan unleashes King Yeti the One Pounder and all of its cheesy goodness

Seriously–its name sounds like it could be a villain from Trigun.

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Mothra wants to dominate your home’s interior as a gigantically awesome tissue cover【Photos】

Godzilla’s kaiju colleague is the perfect way to add some giant monster flair to your living or work space.

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We eat Chinese food inspired by Demae Itcho instant ramen to celebrate its 55-year anniversary

The idea of incorporating this classic ramen flavor into Hong Kong-style street food sounds delicious!

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Korakuen’s Chocolate Ramen returns to restaurants, wins over our most cynical taste tester

Think that chocolate and ramen don’t go well together? Think again!

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Is it OK to split the bill on a date in Japan? Survey asks what women and men of different ages think

Four times as many women in one age group expect the guy to pay for everything than in another.

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