The former resident of Japan gives us some Jedi life advice and tells us what other Star Wars character we wishes he could have played.
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Lack of rainy conditions sadly prevents Japanese visual kei music legend from saying weather will rock viewers like a hurricane.
The couple, who announced their marriage earlier this year, have just announced a new addition to their family.
Creators of the Nicolastick apologize for harming the “image and reputation” of the Hollywood actor.
Promotional tie-in for upcoming film Bin Laden is My Prey has an inspired flavor choice.
Bright blond is considered a bold choice of hair colour in Japan, but there are some who can really rock the look.
The former Victoria’s Secret model is so popular in Japan that she even has a say in the country’s miso production.
Our Japanese reporter refrained from saying “excellent” when he met the Hollywood star, but what he said instead was equally embarrassing.
The celebrity couple drew attention as they shopped and strolled around the streets of Tokyo this weekend.
The former Victoria’s Secret model hams it up for the camera in this weird and wonderful Japanese song about kissing.
Hit anime series continues winning over figures from the world of professional skating.
Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
The Rock transforms into the most famous Pocket Monster of all to delight his daughter.
Bis sis is totally OK with having this fellow musician as her new brother-in-law.
And that’s not the only hit anime the pop star’s offspring are fans of.
Time for Western nicknames like Brit and JT for Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to make way for Chinese monikers like “Queen of Starbucks” and “J Boss”.
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7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
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