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Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
Fatbergs be gone with this new method of washing your rear without a Japanese washlet toilet.
Less than 50 sake breweries in Japan are female-owned, and this crowdfunding project offers a chance to sample brews from a dozen of them.
After its crowdfunding target is smashed, writing begins on the story of how Japan stifled its own IT development in the name of combating file-sharing.
Facility where Grape-kun spent his days with his anime crush says it has no plans for a statue, hasn’t given permission for an installation.
There’s huge demand in Japan for cute, girly fashion specifically designed to fit male physiques.
The Mayor of Beppu is delivering on his promise of a hot spring amusement park with tickets, fireworks and home-delivered onsen water for patrons.
Buck tradition and enforce your own set of rules by cosplaying indoors in a cute and comfy one-piece officer outfit.
Here’s your chance to meet, and maybe even take language lessons from or tour Russia with, Russian cosplayer and maid cafe manager Nastyan!
The crowdfunding project has received huge support to assist new talent, who start out in the industry on notoriously low wages.

















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Starbucks Japan releases yet another drool-worthy Frappuccino flavor for summer
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
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