Large majority of otaku in Japan want to keep being otaku after having kids, survey says

Having kids might affect their otaku lifestyles though, they understand.

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Light-up Master Sword, Rupee dishes, and heart notebook all part of new Legend of Zelda merch line

Tears of the Kingdom teams up with Ichiban Kuji in celebration of the release of Nintendo’s newest Legend of Zelda game.

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Which anime child character do you wish was your kid? Survey asks Japanese fans

Survey respondents show their love for characters cute, kind, and alchemic.

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New Ghibli T-shirts give you anime style with short sleeves from Spirited Away, Totoro, and more

Over a dozen designs from six anime film classics.

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These retro cafe bath salts smell so good you could almost eat them (though you shouldn’t)

Bask in the glory of Japanese ’80s-era cafes with bath salts that smell like dessert!

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In search of the cave on Japan’s northern island that legends say is the gateway to hell

Seiji goes searching for a part of Ainu folklore in Hokkaido.

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Whack-an-otaku event held by idol singer unit in Tokyo【Video】

Good time apparently had by all involved.

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10 million yen in cash found garbage, now belongs to city of Sapporo

The city plans to reuse instead of recycle.

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This newly opened spot in Shizuoka might be the ramen restaurant with the best views in Japan

Great views and delicious food make this rural restaurant worth visiting. 

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Cup Noodles Breakfast: a curse against instant ramen or the best thing since sliced bread?

Our Japanese taste tester gives us his verdict on America’s pancakes, sausage and egg flavour.

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Five different ways to say “children” in Japanese

Let’s celebrate Japan’s Children’s Day by learning how to talk children in Japanese.

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Japanese elementary school backpacks made from ballistic nylon now being offered in Japan【Photos】

Kawanishi Kaban offers an alternative to leather randoseru.

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We buy a low-rated, solar-powered bobblehead toy meant to be calming in bad traffic【Amazon Low-Rated】

t’s cute, but will it serve its purpose?

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The beautiful cosplayers and booth models of Niconico Super Conference 2023【Photos】

Japan’s celebration of Internet culture returns in full force for the first time in four years.

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The top 10 things foreign tourists visiting Japan want to do during Golden Week

Survey reveals a growing interest in facilities and experiences with beautiful scenery outside of central Tokyo.

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Dango samurai swords appear in Tokyo’s Harajuku, so Mr Sato heads out to try them

Crazy long sweets are about to take over your Instagram and TikTok feeds, but are they worth eating?

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A daddy/daughter test of the free baby meals at Japan’s biggest soup restaurant chain【Taste test】

Soup Stock recently started offering free food for babies, so it’s time for one of the SoraBabies to try it out!

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Learn the anatomy of a ramen bowl with new 25-piece 3-D Shoyu Ramen puzzle

How do you put a ramen bowl together? This puzzle will teach you!

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Pokémon Shirts gears up for summer with breathable shirts and 20 new embroidery options

Show your love for Pokémon in style and comfort!

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Missed it live? Enjoy highlights of the Zekkei Hanabi Mt. Fuji 2023 show here instead【Video】

Japan’s Big Four fireworks craftsmen bring a one-of-a-kind performance from vision to reality against the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Fuji

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