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Luna Sea, one of the defining sounds of Japanese rock, will take to the stage of Japan’s preeminent music venue as part of its 35th anniversary tour.
Stylish shoes, clothes, and accessories in red, silver, and black all pay homage to Japan’s first serialized animation.
The company has arrived at the best possible balance of chocolate and wafer in the beloved treat in a new version that’s hitting shelves soon.
The idea of incorporating this classic ramen flavor into Hong Kong-style street food sounds delicious!
You won’t need to look anywhere else for your next Sailor Scout cosplay–that is, if you have the cash to spare.
The service’s founder shares reasons for its decade of success and typical examples of why people, mainly women, might rent an ossan.
This beloved Nikko tourist attraction plans to let off 1,000 fireworks “in the hope the pandemic will end soon.”
To celebrate Yashiro’s 50th anniversary as an entertainer, it was parked outside of Shibuya Parco for a limited time.
McDonald’s Japan takes a look back on the last half-century while saying thank you to customers.
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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