Live-action adaptation of Japanese-produced animated movie has an extremely ambitious performance schedule.
This vending machine has ‘mystery’ written all over it – literally.
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The only thing better than catching ‘em all is giving one away to put a smile on a stranger’s face.
Anime characters are known for their big eyes, but this time it’s some tiny ones that are causing terror.
There are only three of these adorable verdant vehicles out on the streets — flag one down if you get the chance!
This is a combination of delicious and contemporary technology that was definitely worth the visit.
Nipppombashi Street Festa regularly draws over 200,000 people to city’s Denden Town neighborhood, but not this year.
Otaku, artists, feminists, and a Tokyo assemblyman weigh in on the controversial crotch-revealing image.
Robust flavours of fruit and flowers steal the limelight in this limited-edition seasonal beverage.
The iconic green train car that sits in front of Shibuya Station’s Hachiko statue is finding a new home.
One of Japan’s favorite revolving sushi chains goes way outside the box, but has it gone too far?
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Sailor Moon celebrates 30 years with beautiful purse, accessory lines from Samantha Group【Pics】
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
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South Korean media wants the world to know that “cherry blossoms originated there”
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New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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