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“I, the great Frieza, will smash the inferior life force known as coronavirus to smithereens!”
The overwhelming wave of criticism left model and singer Ryuchell shocked and hurt enough to make a response post.
When a handful of Japan’s wannabe starlets made a plea to their limited fan base to send them as many plastic bottle caps as possible, it was generally assumed that nothing much would come of it. However, imagine our surprise when, keen to see their favorite idols hit the big time, passionate fans stepped up to donate over 100 million caps towards their case.
In Japan, fans with this level of dedication are known as “aidoru otaku”, meaning idol or star fanatics. Their enthusiasm often goes beyond the boundaries of casual fandom and enters into what can only be described as the realms of what some might deem obsessive. Even so, you’ve got to admire their team spirit- that’s an awful lot of drinks to consume!
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Kyoto’s 100 Demons yokai monster parade returns!
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Use these cute hamster figures to make even boring old water absolutely adorable!
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo- All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Use these cute hamster figures to make even boring old water absolutely adorable!
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
We visited the southernmost and westernmost convenience stores in all of Japan…or so we thought
Unmistakable Louis Vuitton Monogram design may have been inspired by Japanese family crests
Hidden oasis on a Japanese department store rooftop is home to Monet’s Pond in Tokyo
Five reasons there’s no tipping at restaurants in Japan
Japan Travel: Explore a mysterious hidden octagonal tunnel in the mountains of Kyushu
Kyoto matcha green tea popcorn, the latest must-eat snack from…Frito-Lay?!?
Quality Over Quantity; Foreign Girls Praise their Japanese Boyfriends for Satisfying Sex
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