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Our reporter loves nothing more than a good soak with a good manga, and now she knows how to get rid of the page warping that comes with that combination.
Five dancers from Roppongi burlesque club will appear at photo album launch events across Japan.
Just because you’re not a girl anymore doesn’t mean you have to leave the magical girl adventures behind.
At most bookstores, knowing the author’s name isn’t enough to let you find what you’re looking for, but Seiwado is an exception.
Special displays, sales, and even book fortunes commemorate Sanseido moving on to its next chapter.
Hogsmeade Station serves as inspiration for closest stop to new permanent Harry Potter museum.
Anime versions of Anne of Green Gables, Dog of Flanders, and more inspire stylish and adorable designs.
Ever wondered what literary greats like Natsume Soseki and Osamu Dazai would look like as felines?
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How to eat well at a cheap Japanese house in the countryside with no electricity【SoraHouse】
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The best Japanese curry in Japan isn’t eaten at a restaurant
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One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Studio Ghibli cookbook teaches how to make beautiful, super-easy Laputa Levistone candies【Recipe】- Late-night vending machine find in Japan leads to a midnight party
Japanese vending machine at Shinjuku Station is a rare gem hiding in plain sight- Real-life pilotable anime-style robots now on sale in Japan【Video】
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- Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gives up driving, donates beloved car to Ghibli Park
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita- One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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