Yeah, all those boutiques in Tokyo’s trendy Harajuku district are nice, but this is our new favorite place in the neighborhood.
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We take a break from daydreaming about Valentine’s Day chocolate as Japan’s newest crazy comfort ramen becomes a reality.
Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is the scene of a curious natural phenomenon which results in ridges of ice erupting out of the frozen surface. Read More
Clever superfan shows how you too can easily replicate the most famous scene from the most famous magical girl anime.
Come for the fire-breathing dragon vs. Dragoon action, stay for the iconic victory fanfare.
Swish that camera around and take a virtual tour of famous sightseeing spots as if you were there, all in the comfort of your own home.
Because if you know everything, you don’t have to worry about what’s going to be on the test.
Who needs the bullet train when you’re a fan with legs of steel?
The knife may be less than a buck, but it can hold an amazingly sharp edge if you’re willing to spring for a nice whetstone.
Despite the elegant appearance, Sushi Cake promises to be as tasty as any other cake made from raw tuna and vinegared rice.
Mr. Donut looked at a donut and said, “You know what would make that better? If we stuck some ham in it.”
A battle two years in the making finally comes to an end, but is only the beginning of giant robot fights.
Changeover takes less time than the anime heroine’s transformation sequence.
The characters of Ghibli’s anime films live in our hearts, and in this amazing video, they live in our towns too.
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Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
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All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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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
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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