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More than three times the age of the schoolgirl she’s cosplaying as? No problem!
Visitors to the site of the Pikachu Outbreak get a special hello from the Pokémon star himself!
Over 50,000 donors have contributed, but recovery costs could still be several times the amount.
Unisex masks will help you feel less embarrassed about your clothing choices, designers say.
Pikachu and Geodude are just some of the new Pocket Monsters owning the roads with gorgeous one-of-a-kind designs.
First-ever tie-up between the variety-packed ice cream and anime/video game giants produces Pikachu Thunderbolt sorbet.
Of course you’ll talk to this Pikachu lamp from Japan, so it talks back and dances too!【Video】
Annual novel contest submission apparently connected to suspect’s shouting “They stole my novel, so I set the fire.”
President of anime production company where arson attack killed 35 calls messages from fans “candles in the darkness.”
The Pokémon Center recruiting page has a few questions for you to help determine if you’re more of a Pikachu or a Magikarp.
We’ve visited the real-world location for the pivotal scene in the anime event of the summer, but it’s about to disappear forever.
Who knew Uniqlo was such a good place to hunt for an an iconic anime costume?
Gasoline-accelerated mass homicide has policy makers reevaluating current safety regulations.
Companies says it deeply appreciates global messages of support, apologizes for slow response.
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Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu
Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?
Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year’s EIU ranking of the world’s Top Ten Most Liveable Cities
Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea raising ticket prices, free Fast Pass ending next month
Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers
Kyushu yakisoba Sofuren’s new food truck ventures into the Kanto region for the first time
7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn’t a fruit sandwich
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?
Japan’s new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
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