On July 15, the King of the Monsters is set to trample all over Japan’s southern city of Fukuoka! Er, well, maybe just the art museum…
Something to wear, something to eat, and something to wear that looks like something to eat, all for fans of anime’s most famous team of magical girls.
For when you finally get tired of staring at a cat tail coming out of the back of your child.
Depending on how cynical a gamer you are, this is either the last thing you expected, or the first.
Starbucks Japan takes a break from fruit and goes for the cheese in its newest dessert drink.
With still no sign of the seven-year-old, some are doubting the accuracy of his parents’ account of where he was last seen.
Village Vanguard is at it again, with more unique fashion items you never knew you needed!
An online retailer offers stylish new coil stands to keep insects out of your barbecue and impress friends at the same time.
We investigate the widespread rumor that Japan’s beloved sweet and savory soy bean powder kinako actually has the ability to restore hair.
Turns out cats aren’t always such perfect models of graceful poise.
Observations from two users on Twitter have sparked a discussion of Dragon Quest influences past and present.
Apparently Pikachus aren’t such great swimmers, but that’s not going to stop these two from having some seaside fun.
Love wins, one city office at a time.
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