Commuters waited in jaw-dropping queues that stretched for several blocks outside train stations in and around Tokyo.
Watch all the action at three separate Nippon-Ham Fighters games for the low price of zero yen.
A new restaurant in Shibuya takes the flavor of Hokkaido-style ramen upmarket, but leaves the price low.
A clever idea at the character name-entry screen drastically changes his relationship with the rest of the cast.
Become the Queen of Hearts at a resort casino this Halloween.
Osaka police track down man who tweeted “Even I’m feeling tense, since I don’t know when I’ll attack.”
The new season of Radiant has just the screencaps to make your shattered screen look completely intentional.
Trio of events end at the same time, sending three huge fanbases to the same station.
And don’t even think of getting married in silence, because you’d be ripping off John Cage.
“She comes once a month,” promises the new trailer’s ominous opening line.
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