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Need to get up with the chickens? Leave it to the men who’re already awake and hauling in fish.
Eat like an undead and indulge in a little light cosplay at this limited-time cafe celebrating the upcoming Tokyo Ghoul franchise.
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No need to resolve the timeless dilemma when meal-time comes, as you can do both at the same time, and all in the comfort of your own home!
Creative celebration includes a tip of the hat to one more beloved Japanese RPG franchise too.
Don’t let a lack of artistic skill stop you from creating the ultimate anime martial artist!
Enjoy samurai-inspired fashion year-round with this new lineup of lightweight Japanese-style garments.
You don’t need Hayao Miyazaki-level drawing skills or magical powers, as long as you’ve got some basic office/school supplies.
Labor of love makes the latest Gundam mecha look like something from anime’s heady hand-drawn peak.
Travelers have been visiting Beppu for its natural baths for years, but now the onsen is coming to them instead.
Not quite ready to say goodbye to the cherry blossoms? Then it’s time to enjoy some sakura curry.
The Japanese smartphone application and artificial intelligence engine SELF, which features a highly-detailed female robot named Ai Furuse, has just added upgraded conversation functionality, promising, “communication close to that of a real girlfriend or partner.”
Sushi from the grocery store gets an extra touch of class thanks to one tiny tweak.
Hardcore hospitality recalled in comical recreation.
These legs turned heads on the weekend as they ran on the wind like a character in a video game.
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