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Japanese companies tend to frown on workers having a side job, but this time there’s something to smile about.
I Was Called to a Delicious Alternate World by the Too-Cute Devil Lord isn’t an actual light novel title yet, but it’s only a matter of time, data analysis shows.
Fantasy tale provides best of both worlds with a story that students both can and will want to read.
Fan-focused food fun is a 30th-birthday party for the fantasy franchise, and also the only restaurant in Japan where you can DRINK jellyfish.
Ordinary schoolgirl sets out to save fantasy world from an evil dragon while readers set out on the path to learn English.
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
Industry veteran blames Internet talent scouting for massive young adult literature rewrites by people who aren’t supposed to be writing.
Publisher nixes two of the most common storytelling tricks in the anime playbook in attempt to create something adults can enjoy.
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Studio Ghibli releases free bulletin board illustration to “use within the bounds of common sense”
Jimmy Choo designs limited edition Crystal Boots for Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】
Cases of people getting unwanted crabs skyrocketing in Japan, salmon too
The entire Pokémon Red and Blue Kanto region map, built as a 3-D diorama, looks amazing【Photos】
Princess Mononoke 25th anniversary lineup includes cute plushies, fierce magnets, expensive bowls
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Japanese curry rice appears at McDonald’s, but not in the country you’d expect
Burger King Japan’s all-you-can-eat challenge knocks us out of the ring
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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
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
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
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Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
Totoro Catbus is now the best shape desserts, amazing Japanese macaron chef proves【Video】
Very limited sale of glasses that can halt or reverse nearsightedness begin in Japan
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