You’ve never seen Commando until you’ve seen it surrounded by rabid Japanese fans in costume with firecrackers and tambourines.
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Free drink promoting new anime series has cleverly designed bottle that could become new way for otaku to express their love for their 2-D crushes.
Romantic moment in the air results in bride-to-be getting her wings clipped.
Furious itasha owner turns his anime car into a literally painful trap of spikes after trip to Daiso
Following vandalism of his beloved otaku ride, owner takes drastic measures to protect it from unwelcome hands.
Discovery allows player to win an avalanche of prizes, provides catharsis for anyone who’s ever wanted to destroy the maddeningly difficult machines.
Videos show destructive power of storm as winds of over 135 miles per hour lash port city and its neighbor to the north.
Shows up exactly seven and a half years after the tragic earthquake and tsunami in a town half-way across the country.
Azuki Ice adds to legendary status in Japan once again by defiantly providing delicious treats in times of need.
“A little” shanking is requested, but that’s not the only weird thing about the baffling bits of Japanese flavor text.
From wannabe gangster to would-be 2-D heartthrob in just seconds.
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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