Celebrate the completion of your quest to find your true love with a real-world version of the video game’s Ceremony of Eternal Bonding.
Ring in the new year by getting into a staring contest with a pair of dark, soulless eyes for five-and-a-half days.
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If you’re planning to attend Winter Comiket this year, be sure to drop by their booth for some valuable cosmetic tips.
As sad as it is to lose any animal from their entourage, this zoo went above and beyond to mark this furry friend’s passing as a real tragedy.
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All Sailor Senshi represented, and a few Dragon Ball villains are also part of the new line of pet supplies.
The addition of pounded sticky rice makes this new creation taste like a traditional Japanese daifuku sweet.
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One of the year’s most touching stories gets a very special Christmas episode.
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Japanese star of Britain’s Got Talent goes from strength to strength as his festive strip show catches the eye of a famous fan.
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