before and after
Why grow out of being an otaku when you can glow up into being a beautiful one?
Cosplayer SaLA from Saga didn’t let a hateful comment from a thoughtless classmate force her to hide in the shadows.
After being away from the spotlight for a few years, the busty star wants to regain her physique.
After undergoing a three year transformation, he advocates going to great lengths to be popular with women.
Proving once again that anyone can get better as long as they practice, practice, practice!
What do you like to do when you travel? Eat local cuisine? Visit famous landmarks?
Sure, those are all fine. But for me, one thing I always look forward to doing whenever I travel somewhere new is getting a haircut there. I know it sounds crazy, but each place really does have its own distinct style, different atmosphere, and unique way of getting your hair from head to floor.
Wasai, one of our Japanese writers, is a man after my own heart. He recently went on a trip to Cuba, and while he was there, one of the top items on his to-do list was to get a haircut. Did it end up as a failure or fabulous? Read on to find out!

















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Burger King offers every fast food franchisee in Japan 40M yen to jump ship and join them
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japanese vending machines set to become cooler than ever by selling sub-zero soft drinks
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Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japanese vending machines set to become cooler than ever by selling sub-zero soft drinks
Look stylish while working out on the daily with these crazy geta sandals
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Epic Advertisement Recounts 10 Years in the Life of a Family
Chansey Pokémon Park in Japan helps a region heal from disaster
The 9 types of basketball players in Slam Dunk – which type are you?
Cold ramen? Yes, it’s possible, and yes, it’s awesome, as this Tokyo restaurant proves
Your Name pyjamas, parkas and accessories let you dress up as characters from the anime film
McDonald’s Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya