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Anime/manga legend Eiichiro Oda gives a sneak peak at his amazing home and when he intends to drop the curtain on his masterpiece.
Personal endorsements from internationally famous faces help bring down cultural barriers.
If you’re old enough to be a Mazinger Z fan, you’re old enough to do what you want with your man parts.
The name is a blast from the past, but Pocket Monsters ranging from the very first species to brand-new additions will show up.
Actor Shichinosuke Nakamura to portray warrior princess in story arcs Studio Ghibli anime-only fans have never seen.
Kyoto Animation lawyer expresses unhappiness that many victims’ families did not agree with announcement.
Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name follow-up is only the second Japanese animated film ever to get the nod.
Virtual Snack provides real drinks and real conversation from charismatic bartenders who don’t really exist.
Kyoto Prefectural Police and National Police Agency disagree on how to handle identities of remaining 25 people who lost their lives in arson attack.
We keep our eyes open just long enough to photograph the 50th-anniversary Sazae-san exhibition, The Real.
Dojinshi writer-turned-engineer-turned-mystery writer isn’t a fan of how anime sounds (or looks, for that matter).
Novel-writing contest, which accused arsonist was a failed entrant to, has been held since 2010.
Psychiatric and legal experts comment on the possibility of arsonist in attack that killed 35 being sentenced to die for his crimes.
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Woman in Tokyo gives birth onboard one of Japan’s busiest train lines
Netizens annoyed that Japan Self-Defense Forces had to announce that aid workers can use restrooms
Japanese festival float slams full-speed into power pole at Danjiri Matsuri in Osaka 【Videos】
Tokyo’s Shibuya bans public drinking for Halloween, and here’s the affected area【Map】
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How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
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Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
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Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
You can now turn your smartphone into a Pokémon Pokédex thanks to Bandai【Photos】
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Kyoto Animation will use none of its arson donations for business recovery, all of it for victims
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Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Why do Japanese recycle bins have two openings but dump everything into the same compartment?
Tokyo public schools will stop forcing students with non-black hair to dye it, official promises- Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
Japanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】
50-year-old Japanese woman pulls off amazing Love Live! anime idol cosplay【Photos】
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Tokyo’s Shibuya bans public drinking for Halloween, and here’s the affected area【Map】
Curry restaurants across Japan create social media movement: “Don’t blame the curry!”
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
Police officer found to be sex worker after leaving her gun in a public restroom
Dine at Akihabara’s Dorami and get all-you-can-eat mapo tofu, plus delicious dumplings and more
Heavy rain falls in Tokyo on day emperor is presented with Sword of Heavenly Gathering Clouds
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
Over 80 percent of Kyoto Animation employees injured in arson attack have returned to work
Drawing a cop flipping over another cop while they fire guns? There’s a reference book for that!
Have coffee with adorable piggies at Tokyo’s brand-new micro pig cafe in trendy Harajuku
Japanese men showing an increasing fondness for women they call “penguin girls”
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