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The legendary arcade is closing down for good, but there’s still time to see this awesome piece of history for yourself.
Food, shelter, shower, and laundry. Everything you need, and for just 2,140 yen (US$19.80) a day.
If you work in an office or live in a home with people who have a sweet tooth and sticky fingers, this is the dessert-saving device you need.
Extra-cute Animal Crossing kitchenware also on offer at Japan’s first-ever dedicated Nintendo store.
Use these mobile suit-inspired glasses to rep your favorite franchise in an understated way.
If you’ve ever wanted to zip-line through the King of the Monsters or save Japan from one of his rampages, this is your new happiest place on earth.
So…so many teeth. Dear God, why are there so many teeth?!?
Litterbug smokers aren’t so eager to brawl once they find out they’re picking a fight with a guy who beats people up for a living.
Over 40 handcrafted designs to choose from, many made with thousand-year-old Fujiyama-ori tradition.
But Gemutore doesn’t care if kids become pro gamers or not, because the company’s goals are deeper, and more heartwarming, than e-sports glory.
Star Wars Marunouchi Bright Christmas trees show off the power of the Light and Dark Sides of the Force.
These upcoming stylish license plate options showcase regional flavor and points of local pride throughout Japan.
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