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Can’t read the kanji characters on the label? You’re not the only one, so here’s a shopping secret to help you out.
Creepy cool accessory’s clever construction makes the eye go into alert mode when you snap it on.
The best way to protect your tempting treasure is by making it look like something no one would want to eat.
Simple technique requires only a printer, some tape, and maybe an anime reference.
Quick and clever maneuver eliminates one of the few hassles about high-speed rail travel in Japan.
System is easy for allies to understand, but invisible to everyone else.
Many fans say anime isn’t for little kids, but this cosplay solution makes use of something that is.
Get out your thinking caps, and get ready to possibly lose some of your grown-up pride.
There’s plenty of skin on display, but not from where most people were expecting.
Boasts a number of advantages over taking your chances with coin lockers at the train station.
Tip is a God-send for Net surfers and illustrators alike, and all you need is a pen (but you won’t be using it as a stylus).
Home-made “bombs” aren’t lethal, let you swap insect invaders for a pleasant smell.
Low-tech idea yields high-tech-looking results.
Sushi from the grocery store gets an extra touch of class thanks to one tiny tweak.
If you’re looking to bulk up for a cosplay or crossplay session, you don’t have to hit the gym as long as you raid the cupboard.
Why isn’t Nintendo marketing its new system like this?
This may look like a bathroom crisis, but it’s actually an educational opportunity.
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