Anime industry takes in record 2.0 trillion yen in 2016

Rise to 2.0009 trillion yen credited to Chinese streaming, live events, Your Name.

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Stranded passengers on Shinkansen bullet train served out-of-date bread during typhoon

The stale bread was given to people travelling on the popular route from Tokyo to Osaka.

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Chinese engineer makes own robot wife to get parents off his back

Technology solves yet another of life’s problems.

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Mr Sato and his friend Butch paid a visit to the biennial auto show ahead of its official opening day.

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Station lockers around Tokyo start closing from today due to upcoming Trump visit to Japan

The closures come well in advance of the president’s November 5 visit.

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Japanese lifehack from Tokyo Police Department helps you open chip packets with ease

Tired of ripping into stubborn chip packs with your teeth? Now you won’t ever have to do that again, and the tools you need for the trick are likely to be in your pocket.

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Sweet surprise! Starbucks Japan releases Mystery Frappuccino for Halloween

And the mystery Frappuccino flavor is … ?

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Japanese town bids for new residents with hilarious fake zombie game trailer 【Video】

To your left, excellent local amenities, and to your right, a Japanese man in his underwear battling bears and the undead with a pink trowel.

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Mr. Sato gets his palm read by a computer at Kyoto Tower

It just wouldn’t be a trip to Kyoto without an automated fortune telling.

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Asakusa’s Sensoji temple shocks store owners with sudden 16-fold rent increase in shopping arcade

Businesses in one of Japan’s oldest shopping strips are wondering if they can survive after the surprising new increase.

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Woof! Cute cosplaying Shiba Inu show off schoolgirl costumes and other latest looks 【Photos】

Cosplaying pooches get artsy with elaborate costumes, even before Halloween arrives.

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Mount Fuji has become so congested with tourists that it has reached breaking point

Authorities are not sure how they can reduce climbers to less than 4,000 a day.

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Secret of the Matrix code finally revealed

What is the Matrix? The answer is out there, Neo, and it’s got something to do with sushi recipes.

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Tokyo Metro puzzle game is back for 2017

Can you solve the mystery lurking in the tunnels under Tokyo?

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Japanese Twitter artist makes Anpanman origami fortune teller, accidentally summons Hell demon

“Oh you wanted me to make Anpanman? I thought you said satanic hellbeast, haha. Silly me!”

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The secret lives of Japanese families: 8 unusual household rules revealed

From bathtime rituals to unconventional eating habits, these families take pride in upholding their unique traditions.

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Mr. Sato visits the “shrine of money” in Kyoto

Turns out, if you want to pray for money, there’s a really long line.

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Frightening video shows the effect of typhoon winds on Ferris wheel in Japan

This is one amusement park ride you wouldn’t want to be on.

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Ukiyoe Heroes woodblock printmaker shares secrets of the trade with fun print parties in Tokyo

Spending time with a world-famous printmaking craftsman while creating your own handmade souvenir is one of the best experiences you can have in Tokyo.

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Which Japanese anime character should be Prime Minister of Japan?

Survey reveals the top ten candidates who fans believe have what it takes to lead the country.

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