Graduating from Japan’s biggest idol group means liberation from its no-romance clause, and this former member has now found the love of her life.
Startled kitty’s natural athleticism abandons it when it realizes it’s being followed by its owner.
The stars of Jump Force all have serious beef with Tokyo Metro, leaving some seriously cool craters behind.
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Famous woodblock print from master painter Hokusai adapted to sneakers that leave the naughty bits to your vivid imagination.
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Mail-order fashion company opens Harajuku showroom so fans can see the shirts before they buy, and also offers in-store exclusive patterns.
Hardcore anime fans like to travel and snap pics like anyone else, but there’s something that’s always just out of frame.
This teabag-shaped envelope that looks like a clutch bag should get you plenty of attention just by carrying it!
If you don’t like changing trains, Tokyo Station is probably your best bet for a starting point.
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Animal psychologists from Kyoto University create public service video that’s not about cats, but for the animals themselves to watch and learn from.
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