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.
This would normally be incredibly straining on the eyes, but it turned out to be a blessing for this Japanese man.
Fancy having a private 20-seat cinema at your doorstep? You can get exactly that for an affordable monthly rent of $525.
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Buy the “Pudding-and-Bag” set and choose three tasty puddings, plus receive a re-usable storage bag to keep them nice and cool.
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Two decades after the first Pokémon movie, fans still remember this battle and its intensity is on full display in this amazing piece.
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