People have been blown away by the beauty of the whales and their intricate submerged worlds.
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Japanese cosplayer Nekomu Otogi gives fans something that is sure to add a little “bounce” to their day: smartphone cases and mousepads resembling her cleavage.
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Rocking the deerstalker like our homeboy Sherlock, this custom Detective Pikachu amiibo is on the case!
Ehomaki “lucky sushi rolls” are a big part of Setsubun—the changing of the seasons festival. So big, in fact, that some convenience stores appear to be losing their minds in an effort to sell more rolls than the competition.
Anime’s hottest new hero has no hair, but that’s no problem for this dedicated fan who cosplays as One-Punch Woman.
Commuter train with special heart-motif straps and box seats starts service in time for Valentine’s Day.
Want to try your hand at crafting Super Mario Maker screens, but don’t have a Wii U? Right this way!
A beloved mushroom travel companion lost in transit, never to be seen again? Not on our watch!
In an effort to beat the recent cold snap that befell Japan, our writer Ahiru Neko discovered Edible Kairo (Edible Heat Packs) but got a little carried away.
If you can’t make it to one of Miku’s concerts, now she can perform for you right in your home.
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