Japan has already figured out cold noodles and cold coffee taste great in the midsummer heat, so why not combine the two?
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Often-overlooked temple in one of Japan’s most best sightseeing towns was inspired by the story of a deeply devoted samurai cat.
Pikachu and his pals want to give you a very special hello as soon as you step outside Tokyo’s international airport.
Soothing sounds and other seasonal symbols of Japan are also part of the techno-cultural innovation.
Paired with a Poké Ball Ottoman, Japanese furniture maker’s newest item looks so amazingly cozy we may imitate Snorlax and never get up again.
Too lazy to really cook, but too gourmet for instant food? Our reporter Go finds a solution.
Realistic cases are great for storing coins, creating scenes of home life for scale anime figures.
Suspect Detective Pikachu gets transformed into something as cute as the real thing.
Our reporter travels all the way to Spain to meet an artistic hair stylist whose technique is a little sharper than usual.
Over 100 illustrations allow kids, teachers, and children’s hospital staff to create smiles and curiosity with the beloved anime/video game characters.
Music-themed restaurant doesn’t want to rock the boat and instead incorporates local cultural into its design and food items.
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