AKB48 couldn’t give her spot to another idol, so they found a way to put her in the video even if she wasn’t physically present.
Admission is free – just ask the friendly Google ghost you didn’t know was hiding inside your smartphone.
Pikavee Special Trains let you ride the rails with Pikachu, Eevee, and their pals, and can even take you to the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo superstore.
Manufacturer calls it “a little special,” but others would probably go with “really weird” or “oddly kinky.”
Learn how to transform your boxer briefs into a blade with the help of traditional knifemaking techniques.
Designer cleverly shows a big difference between the two and reflects a unique part of Japanese culture.
Adopts new inoculation policy, offers to pay for medical expenses for customers’ own cats.
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Intended penalty for bad manners backfires, prompts pub to make drastic change to its beer pricing policy.
The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
Many thought Netflix had closed the book for good on its Americanized adaptation of the anime/manga phenomenon, but it looks like they were wrong.
In-house reporter Go Hattori bravely takes the plunge to see if this cheap product will fluff his curls up or leave them a floppy, flat mess.


















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Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
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Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
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Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Nendroid Face Maker lets you custom design faces for Japan’s most popular anime figure line
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Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
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Saitama women arrested for dueling
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