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The game’s golden anniversary is still 30 years away, but you can get your hands on a pure-gold Pokémon card this winter.
The famous hospitality of Japan’s old capital is being put to intimidating use to combat inconsiderateness outside this building.
Whether you’re in love with your partner or an anime star, now you can capture their vocals forever with some very personal jewellery.
Next time you’re feeling stressed, act like a ninja and perform these nine simple hand signals.
Some of the video game franchise’s greatest heroes appear in promotion for its latest title.
Survey being held to determine which of six different furisode designs will go into production.
Traditional fashion meets contemporary cool in a variety of eye-catching fabrics and patterns.
Exploring the many ways wood pieces can slot into each other is the most strangely satisfying experience we’ve had today!
Keep your figurines dust-free and set up in beautiful environments with this easy idea from Japan!
Saya puckers up while showing off a variety of uncannily lifelike facial expressions.
You’ll never be lonely burning the midnight oil with one of these exhausted kitties diligently working by your side!
Iron Man’s photo account of Comic Con in New York is a beautiful reminder of the bonds that tie fans and cosplayers together.
The DIY project, complete with an embedded graphics tablet, is inspiring digital illustrators everywhere.
Pokémon look more distinguished than ever in authentic ukiyo-e that pay homage to a pair of feudal Japan’s greatest artists.
”How can we get more chocolate in our eggs?” is a question we’d never have thought to ask, but we sure are glad this Japanese company did.
Contemporary take on traditional fashion will have you looking cool while fighting the cold.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
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