Hirotada Otatake was born with no arms or legs, but it didn’t keep him from trying to do good things in this world.
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We send our best and brightest Disney otaku to interrogate the Disney producer on Japan’s new release, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
SolarFlare is among the list of manga titles flying off the printed page and into the Twitterverse.
The prolific voice actress dishes on her experiences dubbing the Japanese-language version of Venom and in the anime voice acting industry.
Having your phone ringing incessantly for six months will drive most people crazy, but not this woman.
And even if the owner won’t budge on the rent, you can still negotiate for some concessions that could save you a ton of cash.
Seiji’s fake interviews in order to audition his guitar playing are getting dangerously close to real interviews.
The Japanese media is under criticism for its lack of interest in the actual sport of tennis.
Our Japanese staff interviews the English actor who plays Benji Dunn in the blockbuster hit.
Famed director talks risk-taking and tells us one way Solo is superior to any previous entry in the Star Wars franchise.
The newest actor to play Spider-Man gives us insight into what it’s like to be a popular superhero.
Once again, our pseudo-interviewer Seiji harnesses the rising force of a guitar god to confront the premier party-rocker.
We talked with the motorsports models, one of whom says Japan’s situation is unique compared to the rest of the world.
In order to confront the intimidating and multi-talented Rena “Non” Nonen, our interviewer summons a god of rock.
Fan shows us a reason to hang onto your old VHS anime even after you’ve upgraded to newer media versions.
Feats of strength and porn-loving compatriots are all part of why it ain’t easy being Japanese Santa.
How does a Catholic believer feel about Japanese Christmas, and what’s it like for a non-believer to go to Christmas Mass?
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Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best hamburger steak sushi?【Taste test】
One Piece Red T-shirt line from Uniqlo will make fellow fans green with envy【Photos】
Our otaku reporter Seiji rides the slowest train to Chichibu–and his coworker flips out
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Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
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Ruling reached in lawsuit between 7-Eleven Japan, rogue owner who didn’t stay open 24 hours a day
First copy of centuries-old ninja training manual discovered, doesn’t understand dogs【Video】
Japanese travel agency reveals summer 2022’s most popular destinations domestically and abroad
We spend 24 hours trying to keep a Tamagotchi alive, it ends up doing something weirder
Awesome-looking Japanese whiskey maker’s snack recipe requires no booze, almost no effort【Photos】
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Survey suggests about half of Japanese companies has an “old guy who does nothing”
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
We bought a low-rated levitating speaker on Amazon that made us want to cry
How long should you date someone in Japan before going on a trip with them?
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
How much money do you need to live in your own apartment in Japan?【Survey】
Four (actually five) important manners tips for attending anime stage shows in Japan- Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
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Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become a nature preserve
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
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Japanese restaurant in Thailand hangs lanterns announcing “I love boobies” and other philosophes
Charges dropped against elderly Japanese man for nailing Putin voodoo doll to sacred shrine tree
You can make rice with tapioca bubble tea, and it’s surprisingly tasty【SoraKitchen】
The 30 most ‘romantic’ lines that women want to hear (well, according to the Japanese internet)
Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past
Japanese YouTuber talks candidly about sex education with fresh flair and funny anecdotes
Japan’s hoya is a straight-up edible video game monster, and here’s how to prepare/eat it【Photos】
Cool cat delighting animal lovers as he regularly rides the train in Tokyo 【Photos】
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