We hit the coast with a group of international students for a day of sun, surf…and maybe romance?
The money wasn’t meant for him, but the intended recipient has no clue who the woman is either.
More variety than we’d hoped for at far less than we’d ever expect to pay make this a great place to try types of sushi you’ve never had before.
Our in-house 100 yen store guru snaps up a deal that eliminates the need to keep his belt buckled, and keeps his finances as secure as his pants.
Enako, one of Japan’s most popular and beautiful cosplayers, is ready for her close-ups dressed in an alternate costume of a beloved anime heroine.
After this taste test, you’ll never want to go back to using regular drinking vessels again.
In previous years, the famous and adorable Pokémon went to sleep when the sun went down, but this time they’re staying up late to party!
Real-life location for the Lucky Star anime forever altered as iconic gate comes tumbling down.
When you open the door, you’re not just coming home, but stepping into a world of awesome bargains and services that we sometimes overlook.
Mountain hiking trail looks as congested as any Tokyo-area expressway.
Check out his YouTube page for the amazing drumming, stay for ways to donate to western Japan disaster relief.
Eevees appears en masse at the annual Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama to grab their share of the Pokémon spotlight.
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
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