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Free drink promoting new anime series has cleverly designed bottle that could become new way for otaku to express their love for their 2-D crushes.
Dance along with the adorable Pocket Monster, or stay in your seat and sing along with the equally cute lyrics.
Golgo 13 has spent his life putting bullets in people, and now you can put your life in him.
Brand-new caper for anime’s greatest thief is latest installment of Universal Cool Japan project.
An elegant rearrangement of an iconic piece of video game music history, plus where to hear the musician play live.
Seiji’s warm and fuzzy childhood memories are dampened by the sudden realization that Bulma’s actually more than a little bit crazy.
Given the massive number of live shows this franchise has put on, it’s no surprise they don’t always go off without a hitch.
Maybe they should stop worrying about what’s on TV, and start worrying about why their kids aren’t asleep, says critic of critics.
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
A Japanese musician describes his delightfully surprising encounter with a fellow music and anime lover from Europe.
Ministry of Justice proposal aims to let foreign students stay in Japan after they finish school and work their way up the professional ladder.
Enako’s popularity, and profits, continue to grow as fans form their longest line ever to buy her photo albums.
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
Slim Shady’s inspiration remains murky, and could be J-pop megastar Utada Hikaru or someone else entirely.
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Japanese idol’s manager fires back at impatient fans who keep pestering her to stream live video
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Sexy new Japanese lingerie sets are inspired by 50-year-old horror anime【Photos】
How do Japanese women feel about going Dutch on a date? Survey investigates, finds gap
Commuter chaos at Shibuya Station after glass window breaks on door of crowded Japanese train
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Japanese school has ridiculous reason for not letting cold schoolgirl wear tights under her skirt
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Japanese museum holds on to child’s lost stuffed animal for 30 years, gives it bath, new clothes
Foreigner attempts to fend off six Japanese police officers at Tokyo Starbucks 【Video】
The all-new Kyotrain, maybe Japan’s most Japanese train ever, will take you to Kyoto this spring
Idol draws such massive crowds at Tokyo college that police can’t guarantee safety【Video】
Founder of Japanese supermarket chain arrested on charges of receiving prostitution revenue
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Fruits Basket’s brand-new complete anime adaptation has a touching new preview video
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Low-quality laughing stock of current anime season sends hidden cry for help in closing credits
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history in hilariously awesome illustrations
Miss Universe Japan debuts Sailor Moon ninja transformation dress as national costume for 2018
Japanese girl says she won’t get married because she loves Frieza too much, mom has epic response
Japanese company’s hands-free umbrella looks like a giant condom for your head【Photos】
Cats in Japan say “nyao,” except for this one that says “ololiloliloliloliloliiiloli”【Video】
Pikachu can now be part of your legal signature in Japan thanks to awesome Pokémon personal seals
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To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners- Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
- Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history in hilariously awesome illustrations
Shibuya Halloween event turns ugly with toppled truck, perverts, and upskirt photography
Japanese Twitter shares the funniest “mysterious Japanese” that they’ve heard from foreigners- Miss Universe Japan debuts Sailor Moon ninja transformation dress as national costume for 2018
Korean pop star wears T-shirt commemorating Hiroshima atomic bombing, draws criticism in Japan- Japanese girl says she won’t get married because she loves Frieza too much, mom has epic response
Japan’s Uncle Fist loses money every week selling takoyaki to kids for just 10 yen, doesn’t care
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“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Nifty Japanese rice wine kit lets you brew your own tasty sake in the comfort of your own home
Hayao Miyazaki’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind set to become live-action Japanese kabuki play
Korean basketball commentator’s sudden nosebleed draws laughter, admiration 【Video】
Anime-style magic circle cordless charging pad is the coolest way ever to charge a phone【Video】
The all-new Kyotrain, maybe Japan’s most Japanese train ever, will take you to Kyoto this spring
Foreigner attempts to fend off six Japanese police officers at Tokyo Starbucks 【Video】
Eevee and Eeveelution necklaces now on sale, promise to wipe out your wallet
The more you know Mario: The unusual Japanese names of Nintendo’s Super Mario characters
Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people
Homeless dropout becomes Lamborghini-driving ladies’ man and top host in Kabukicho 【Video】
2018 Top 20 Day Trip Onsen Hot Spring and Spa Ranking in Japan
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