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The game/anime franchise about anthropomorphized Japanese swords is offering a chance to see some real ones.
Ikea gets the ball/barrel rolling with a design that’s sure to remind fans of an all-time Nintendo classic.
If you’re looking to bump into a pack of Slimes, Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood is the place to do it.
“Twig” chocolate is a great partner for whisky, but what happens when it becomes a full-on branch?
Gundam takes a one-day break from fighting Zeon to raise sustainability awareness and save fans some cash.
Centuries-old Kyoto craft workshop teams up with Tokyo luxury hotel for an unprecedented portioning system.
Demon Slayer Corps also appears on observation floor with photo spots, wisteria flowers made of fans’ wishes.
With characters from Super Mario, Pokémon, Sanrio, and Sesame Street, it’s like the Smash Bros. of theme park parades.
Our reporter shares her pro tips for applying wound makeup for her masked, zombie version of fan-favorite Harley Quinn this year.
Game enthusiasts and kotatsu enthusiasts now have something to be doubly enthusiastic about together.
A gacha capsule for anyone who truly thinks it’s not the destination that’s important, but the journey.
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