Cosplay 3D Scanner Studio is a compact way to digitize your cosplay, free cosplayer trial planned

Inventors will be offering free scan sessions at Comiket, Japan’s largest otaku gathering.

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Hayao Miyazaki’s first solo-directed anime is being adapted to live-action as a stage play

Before there was Ghibli, there was Conan.

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Four of the best Tokyo budget hotels we stayed in this year

Looking back on a year of cheap but great stays in Tokyo business and capsule hotels.

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Got an old kimono lying around? Turn it into one-of-a-kind art with upcycle service Ikasu!

Even if you don’t have a kimono to use, there’s style some beautiful artwork you can buy!

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Spy x Family anime scene-stealer Anya turns into seven different adorable mochi sweets【Photos】

The many faces of the pint-sized mind-reader reproduced in mochi and anko.

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Cold Stone Creamery Japan’s special year-end takeout box is perfect if you have a sweet tooth

The combination deal features six of the chain’s most popular flavors best enjoyed while hibernating in the warmth of home at the year’s end.

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Akutai Matsuri: Japan’s Verbal Abuse Festival, where insults and bad behaviour are encouraged

People in Japan are known for being polite, but not at this weird winter festival.

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3 quick tips to turn your bowl of home-made noodles into a restaurant-beautiful dish【SoraKitchen】

Our certified chef shares a trio of tips that anyone can do/will be impressed by.

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The Pokémon Mister Donut lucky bag is even better than we’d hoped!【Photos】

One of Japan’s most-anticipated lucky bags managed to exceed out expectations with a pair of awesome surprises!

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TeamLab Borderless moves from Odaiba to Azabudai with new exhibits for 2024

Japan’s most incredible interactive light museum gets a new home in Tokyo.

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Godzilla vs McDonald’s! King of monsters takes on fast food king’s new Godzilla Burgers【Video】

Dramatic and delicious teaser shows off Japan’s newest plan to protect itself from the hungry kaiju.

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Is the Spy x Family anime movie worth your time?【SoraReview】

Spy x Family’s first-ever anime movie, with an original story, is out in theaters, and we’ve seen it.

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We stay out of the cold and sumo wrestle with another man pressed tight against our backs

Mr. Sato x Yoshio: The New Empire

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Japanese survey reveals the top 10 most popular ice creams in Japan

There’s a lot of vanilla, but chocolate takes the top spots.

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Osaka Ohsho’s Food Loss Reduction Eco Lucky Bag a sleeper hit of 2024 fukubukuro season

It’s some no-frills food and fun.

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Tokyo ward will give cosplay experiences as character of your choice in exchange for tax donation

Ikebukuro’s new furusato nozei returns are aimed right at otaku’s hearts, include custom costume and professional makeup and photography.

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Central Japan Railway releases tear-jerking Shinkansen bullet train ad for the holiday season

Touching ad may make you tear up next time you book a ticket.

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Easy DIY open-air bath setup makes life at our Japanese country house better than ever【SoraHouse】

Now there’s even more to love about our crazy cheap house in the mountains north of Tokyo.

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Japanese man arrested on Christmas Eve on suspicion of stealing Santa statue, giving it to waitress【Video】

Investigators say they’ve cracked this Christmas case.

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New Studio Ghibli mechanical pencils make writing and drawing a dream

Pick your favourite design from five anime movies.

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