Real-life town where anime’s second arc takes place experiences hateful vandalism.
Gudetama, the lovable lazy egg from Sanrio, is again “busy” at work, this time as a limited edition McDonald’s dessert!
Tokyo’s Yamanote loop line is getting its first new station in nearly half a century, and Japan Railways wants you to give it a name.
This week, fans in Japan can once again read the adventures of the famous anime/manga swordsman, but things are different across the Pacific.
Why Does Engrish Happen? is back with a look at what seems to be where Sailor Moon would park her car.
On-camera reactions range from “yabai” to “seriously yabai.”
If you naturally flee from physical activity, maybe you just have to focus on when you get faster at it.
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Close to half say they weren’t in a relationship with the guy at the time.
Sure, that stuffed animal may look cute, but if you’ve seen anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, you know this is the start of a dangerous relationship.
Gran Toda’s “Fat Purchasing Campaign” is certainly one of the best incentives to finally get into shape.
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Just like when the anime heroine came back from the dead, Sailor Moon the Miracle 4-D isn’t going down so easily.
Programmer from overseas leaves change out in public to test Japanese honesty, ends up with more money than he started with.
An iconic image from Hayao Miyazaki’s anime classic is ready to adorn the walls of superfans’ homes.
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
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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- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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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
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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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Should married couples in Japan be allowed to have different family names? Survey investigates
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Icon’s Mac & Cheese Burger contender for best burger in Tokyo【Taste test】
Ancient temple with National Treasures is a hidden gem on the Nara Yamato Four-Temple Pilgrimage
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FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Meet Aloma: the Japanese male idol group cheering on moms through the trials of child-rearing
Starbucks celebrates Christmas in Japan with a festive matcha Frappuccino
Our Japanese-born reporter tries California-grown rice, gets his mind blown【Taste test】
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
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