Now customers can rest easy knowing the President of the United States will always be on the back of their mind.
Treat yourself to some Krillin Chestnut Steamed Buns, Vegeta Lemon Chicken, Flying Nimbus Pancakes, and many more!
Why settle for boring strawberry shortcake when Square Enix video game franchise’s Chocobo, Moogle, and Cactuar are ready and waiting in edible form?
The world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, or maybe Pixar’s Wall-e, comes a step closer with the demonstration of suitcases with a mind of their own.
Christmas is a time for romance in Japan, and we’ve fallen in love with the taste, and even the texture, of these two new Starbucks treats.
According to Yoshitada Fukuhara, anime may be the only thing left to save Japan’s economy.
How does a Catholic believer feel about Japanese Christmas, and what’s it like for a non-believer to go to Christmas Mass?
Sure, we all know that deceit and sabotage are the fastest ways to a woman’s heart, but this was over the line.
Tokyo research company releases its annual report on what’s up and what’s down in Japan’s otaku economy.
There’s definitely a beauty to the controlled chaos of the morning commute in Japan’s capital.
Just another day in the office as our Japanese-language staff prance about the place, jumping other things no-one else can see.
Thought you’d already caught ‘em all? Think again, and keep on eye on the game’s new dynamic weather gameplay system while you’re hunting.
These six mascots take their inspiration from sakura cherry blossoms, shrines, and Japanese fairy tales.
Actor joins cast of in-production film from Legendary Entertainment based on already-forgotten footnote to smash-hit Pokémon franchise.
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