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Spanning almost the entire length of Japan, this notebook carried the will and determination of train fans, bringing them together in a very special way.
You’ve never seen Commando until you’ve seen it surrounded by rabid Japanese fans in costume with firecrackers and tambourines.
Admission is free – just ask the friendly Google ghost you didn’t know was hiding inside your smartphone.
Eevees appears en masse at the annual Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama to grab their share of the Pokémon spotlight.
Among this majestic spectacle of nature, a mysterious red beast which preys on the otaku was discovered.
Time to look back at the fine history of Mega Man… except the Captain N stuff. Let’s all agree to forget about that.
“Yeah, I rode a Ferris wheel with him once,” you can now say after attending this swoon-worthy event.
Azuki Bar Day is celebrated on 1 July and the makers of the tasty frozen snack sure know how to celebrate!
Back due to popular demand and this time in Osaka, Pac-Man will give a few lucky passengers a ride as it chases takoyaki.
Azuki bars are a favorite of the young and old, so take yourself, your kids, and the granny who lives next door to one of these free celebrations!
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