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Initially we were stumped by the origin sources of our cosplays but the mystery was later revealed.
Independent modelers show what they can do, even when official rights holders don’t bother to show up for the event.
Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood was the place to be for some of the hottest characters this Halloween.
Meet characters from some of the hottest anime, games, manga and virtual units in Japan right now.
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Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
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Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Visiting Ueno Zoo for the first time as an adult shows our reporter the true appeal of the place
Taste-testing 3 fast food chains’ autumn chocolate pies in Japan to find the ultimate pie
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
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McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Snowboard and ski in Japan for FREE with new offer exclusively for foreign tourists
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to be held in Uonuma this February
Anime’s Tetsuwan Atom/Astro Boy shows up on a pedestrian walk signal in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese vending machine is the first of its kind, operated by a local business
Kyoto Station breakfast cafe is a hidden gem that tourists are yet to discover
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Family Mart’s eight new cheese treats tempt cheese lovers from across Japan【Taste test】
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