We send Dragon Ball’s anime prince to listen to important businessmen talk about important business stuff.
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Ema supporting ongoing Hong Kong protests have been crossed out, snapped into pieces, and written over in Chinese.
Inuyasha vs. Ranma vs. Lum vs…..a whole lot more of the most popular anime and manga stars from the past 40 years.
Both male and female Pikachus, plus six other Pokémon species, will stick to your walls and your heart.
Almost all drink makers caution against it, but one says it’s safe as long as you follow some special rules.
Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
Mr. Sato attempts to eat this traditional Japanese sweet for the first time and realizes that it’s not for novices. Read More
Gift shop kimono are almost nothing like the real thing, but can Mr. Sato’s fashion aura transcend national boundaries?
Slurping is the norm in a Japanese noodle house, but is it OK to bite off your ramen if it’s more than you can chew?
Organizing Committee considers relaxing rules for the Games during Japan’s always hot and humid summer.
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Nike x One Piece collection brings Devil Fruits to sneakers and streetwear in Japan
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Data suggests increased bear sightings have led to a decrease in mountain climbers across Japan
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Nagoya’s famous Shinkansen platform noodle shop has other, better branches nearby
Winnie the Pooh cosplays as Yuzuru Hanyu for new plushie collaboration
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Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version
Osaka Starbucks has one of the city’s coolest photo vantage points, but it’s going away soon
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7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
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Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
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Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
Universal Studios Japan partners with manga horror master Junji Ito’s Tomie
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Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
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Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
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Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Nagoya’s famous Shinkansen platform noodle shop has other, better branches nearby
Winnie the Pooh cosplays as Yuzuru Hanyu for new plushie collaboration
We recommend not buying one pack of Japan’s new convenience store corn soup-flavor fried chicken
Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version
Osaka Starbucks has one of the city’s coolest photo vantage points, but it’s going away soon
Turn octopus, spaghetti, and more of your favorite foods into crackers with Senbei Maker 2
Ohaw? Ruibe? Pocche? While traveling in Japan’s north, we try Ainu cuisine for the first time
Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program returns after six years with free tours and festival experiences
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels
Universal Studios Japan partners with manga horror master Junji Ito’s Tomie
Wait, some Shinkansen trains already have private booths that only cost 1,500 yen for an hour?
Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
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