You’re crying, they’re crying, we’re all crying. As good a reason as any to see the movie!
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This crazy parody of the original video clip centres around the length of this man’s cheesy stick.
These crying babies are immediately calmed by the sound of slurping, which is said to sound similar to noises heard in the womb.
Check out Hatsune Miku showing off her shiny tresses without her signature twin tail hairstyle.
The British actor brings life to the origin story of a Japanese demon in a clip that plays out like a mesmerising high-budget feature film.
If you only watch one construction equipment themed superhero series today, do yourself a favor and make it Heavy Machinery Girl.
Caution: Watching this deliciously bizarre ad may cause your entire head to turn inside out and your knees to violently explode.
Noodle-warrior-transforming old dudes, eye-laser-shooting bosses, dancing Frieza grape soda, and so much more await your eyes.
A couple of years ago it was all about twin outfit fashion, but now the country’s gone gaga for real twins, most notably MakoMina and their cute dance moves.
A metro operator set up a monitoring device and announcement system to single out individual commuters caught using their smartphones while walking near escalators or passing trains.
Can’t wait for Christmas or feeling a bit grinchy? Either way, Ikea is here to help with this cute, interactive commercial!
Last month, SoftBank‘s series of commercials depicting several classic anime characters all grown up premiered. The ads star Kyoko Koizumi (Tokyo Sonata, Hanging Garden) as Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon), the proprietess at Moon Ribar an atmospheric rooftop bar. She’s assisted by Maruko-chan (Chibi Maruko-chan, played by Suzu Hirose) and welcomes guests like Fist of the North Star‘s Kenshiro (famous Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizō XI), Obocchama-kun (played by Shinnosuke Mitsushima), Duke “Golgo 13” Tōgō (played by Fumiyo Kohinata), Joe Yabuki (Ashita no Joe, played by comedian Naoki Matayoshi) and Astro Boy himself, played by Masato Sakai (Honey and Clover).
For students all around the world, the day of a big test is one of the most nerve-racking of the entire school year. And when you’re sitting for your university exam in Japan, it’s like the final step of a long journey after months of solo studying, endless reading and many sleepless nights.
The student’s journey to the final exam has now been beautifully captured in a unique two-minute commercial that features the most fitting of canvases: the humble school blackboard. While students around the country have shown us their amazing talent for creating chalk-based works of art on classroom blackboards, this commercial brings chalkboard art to life with a moving animation that will simply blow you away.




















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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】
Almost exactly half of the new adults in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward are foreigners
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
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Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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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】
Almost exactly half of the new adults in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward are foreigners
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
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