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Tourism association makes change in response to complaints that original poster was inappropriate.
Turns out a lot of those sexy bath time scenes in anime aren’t realistic, and not just because of the censor steam.
Can’t get enough of bishonen (beautiful boy) manga characters? Look out for the new book, Boy Meets…Graph, featuring work from famous illustrators.
Afraid of spilling something on your favorite anime T-shirts while cooking dinner? Protect your wardrobe the magical girl way!
Whether the near future or the distant past, Evangelion Units look pretty fearsome in whatever era they appear.
Fans of manga artist Rumiko Takahashi will be happy to know that a slightly unexpected new product featuring her work will soon be hitting stores—instant ramen!
Mei, the strong-willed four-year-old star of Studio Ghibli’s acclaimed anime film My Neighbor Totoro expresses 15 different emotions in brilliant 3-D renderings.
Will the fact that they’re perpetually soft boost or hinder sales?
Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of the popular Detective Conan anime franchise, and details on the upcoming 20th film of the series are gradually being revealed!
What kind of training do aspiring voice actors undergo before debuting as pros in Japan? We took a trip to a Tokyo voice acting academy to find out!
A mystery Naruto countdown page has recently appeared on Weekly Shonen Jump magazine’s website, but scant details are leaving fans guessing as to what exactly it means!
One city in Gifu is trying to put a little bounce into its local tourism by using Kocho, the top-heavy character from No-Rin, on its promotional media.
What happens when children contribute new entries to dictionaries? Cat ears happen, that’s what! Err, but maybe not the kind we were hoping for…
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New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Japanese hot spring inn lets you spend night for under US$1 if you do something special in return
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
Tokyo tortilla restaurant is worth visiting whether you love or hate traditional Mexican cuisine
The best kebab in Tokyo? We find out if Moses in Shibuya lives up to the hype
A guide to riding the Shinkansen bullet train with a terrible-twos kid
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Final Fantasy VII cafes are opening in Tokyo and Osaka to celebrate legendary game’s remake
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“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Tokyo tortilla restaurant is worth visiting whether you love or hate traditional Mexican cuisine
The best kebab in Tokyo? We find out if Moses in Shibuya lives up to the hype
A guide to riding the Shinkansen bullet train with a terrible-twos kid
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Final Fantasy VII cafes are opening in Tokyo and Osaka to celebrate legendary game’s remake
Monster parents evolve: The unbelievable demands and complaints made by parents in Japan
5 Japanese women who can kick your ass (in martial arts)【Women in Japan Series】
Japanese Twitter users agree that yakuza members are more Photoshop savvy than the average joe
Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Research from Japanese university claims kissing pets can cause stomach cancer
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
Okinawa soul food: We try the most epic pork and egg onigiri rice balls in Japan
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