Our resident otaku looks back on the last decade with year-by-year picks of the best of the best.
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A touching, and delicious, gesture to show appreciation to everyone who sent in manga donations.
Creator Eiichiro Oda wanted to incorporate Japanese elements sooner, but held himself back.
Maybe if we all wore Char Custom masks, the pandemic would be over three times as quickly.
The special power of Eevee’s latest evolution is to encourage you to save your loose change.
High school girls, sleepy princesses, and outlaws — this fall is bursting with creative anime.
Gorgeous anime stills include tantalising food scenes from some of the studio’s beloved films.
Pikachu Sweets and Pokémon Cafes also add Pikachu cheek-to-cheek parfaits and spooky Ghost-type tea drinks.
Describes his dessert as “beyond satisfying,” producer Toshio Suzuki and son Goro also stop by.
You can (really) mark the end date for the entire Evangelion anime franchise on your calendar now.
You might need to “sit” for this one–indulge in the nostalgia and buy up the exclusive character goods at this limited-time art appreciation event.
The new Pokémon series may have the same original Japanese name, but it’s scored by a brand new composer.
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Man goes on first date with woman, she brings 23 family members along for the meal
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Former Empress of Japan imparts wise, moving words on talent and its loss
92 great anime from the last 10 years to binge watch ASAP
Family cheated out of 54 million yen by man impersonating Japanese rock star for three years
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
Hayao Miyazaki sketches cute characters for new signboard at the Ghibli Museum【Video】
First look at Keanu Reeves’ Japanese dub in Cyberpunk 2077 trailer【Video】
The ancient Japanese textile craft made with jagged fingernails
The truth of Burger King Japan’s “Fake Burger” is even weirder than we’d expected
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Burger King is releasing a Fake Burger in Japan
Sonic the Hedgehog’s creator isn’t happy about Sega giving away Sonic 2, Nights for free on Steam
After 10 years of secrecy, anime song duo ClariS finally remove their masks and show their faces
We enjoy fast food without human contact by trying out KFC Japan’s new takeout lockers- 7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Japanese restaurant chain starts bold new policy: Letting you take your leftovers home with you
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Japanese KitKats are shrinking, Nestlé says previous size may have been “too large” for customers
We eat at Japan’s first-ever ramen restaurant, finally reopened after 44 years
Muji’s Nuka Paste for Pickling is perfect for making your own Japanese pickles at home
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Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】- Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Totoro discovered in Japanese forest【Photos】
Japan to reopen to international tourists with new entry requirements
Japanese houses that cost just US$28,000 thrill the Internet, also break its heart- Burger King is releasing a Fake Burger in Japan
- Sonic the Hedgehog’s creator isn’t happy about Sega giving away Sonic 2, Nights for free on Steam
Which Pokémon will you evolve into? The official quiz, and how to take it in English
How sexy is Japan’s for-bar-hostesses “sexy mask?” Let’s find out【Photos】
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Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan- Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip- A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
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25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
Hayao Miyazaki sketches cute characters for new signboard at the Ghibli Museum【Video】
First look at Keanu Reeves’ Japanese dub in Cyberpunk 2077 trailer【Video】
The ancient Japanese textile craft made with jagged fingernails
The truth of Burger King Japan’s “Fake Burger” is even weirder than we’d expected
Chinese couple’s wedding crashed by groom’s ex-girlfriend, dressed in her own wedding dress【Vid】
Hot spring hit by manga thief continues to be awesome with wonderful thank-you gifts to donors
After 10 years of secrecy, anime song duo ClariS finally remove their masks and show their faces
New program lets you telecommute from the foothills of Mt. Fuji and see the beauty of rural Japan
Full-size Evangelion statue appears at Japanese theme park with entry plug synchronization tests
Vampire Cafe: Over a decade of Tokyo’s best undead dining in Ginza
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most offensive Japanese swear words 【Weird Top Five】
Japan to reopen to international tourists with new entry requirements
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