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Osaka once housed this modern walled neighborhood, presumably constructed to keep attacking Titans out. Or are we missing something here?
Takara Tomy will introduce several neat new models in their spectacularly popular Tomica toy car line later this month, each based on Feudal-Era warriors and generals.
Photos taken in Antarctica by digital artist and astrophotographer KAGAYA have been getting lots of love on the Japanese internet—and we can certainly see why!
Who was chosen to voice the Monkey King in the Japanese-language version of League of Legends? His voice sounds oddly familiar…we’re just Saiyan’.
The new year may have already begun according to the calendar, but it hasn’t really started until you see this video!
Coming of Age day is a huge deal for young adults in Japan, which means insane clothes, cars, and…bungie jumping?
People in Nagano couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted this man and his invisible dog going for a walk around town.
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Peace Oriental Teahouse offers a serene environment to enjoy some of the best teas from Japan, China, and Taiwan.
Famed Ghibli character apparently couldn’t cut it making movies, seems to have resorted to busking to get by.
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Tired of Apple’s standard apps clogging up your iPhone or iPad screen? This simple workaround can help!
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