The anti-cosplay cosplay event that’s low-key stealing the show in Shibuya every Halloween.
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Kindness at the time of a family tragedy leads Leitch to pledge his allegiance to the Japanese team as a teenager.
Embarrassing fashion faux pas has these players dressed in the same way that Japanese people dress dead bodies.
Japanese comedian steps into Justin Bieber’s shoes and eats flying sushi with Sheeran in hilarious new music video.
Even local media reported news of Diaz’s visit, suggesting Bradley Cooper was by her side for the trip.
The proud self-professed farmer speaks and acts like an old man trapped in a young boy’s body.
Edible watches, Nintendo characters and a handy Lego app all make an appearance on this year’s roundup of fantastic news we wish was true today.
The Japanese soccer star shows how a tiny error in grammar and pronunciation can become an embarrassing moment for English learners.
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AKB48’s final original member, who had to shave her head, is leaving the group
Even anime industry insiders say they’re unable to contact execs from vanished anime studio
An entire Tokyo anime company has apparently disappeared, leaving artists unpaid for their work
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High schooler “forced” to quit school sues Kumamoto prefecture for a single yen
Believe it or not, those aren’t pantyhose that this woman is wearing
Anime company president arrested for taking nude photos of teen girl who wanted to be voice actress
Japanese Network TV asks Twitter user’s permission for “photo” of a trash home…from Fallout 76
Watch as these Japanese cats treat their brand new, giant cushion with extreme suspicion
Pikachu is opening his own take-out Pokémon sweets shop in Tokyo!
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Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
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Harajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
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Manga about 40-something man’s relationship with daughter’s schoolgirl friend sparks controversy
Vandalism on rise at Japanese shrines as pro-Hong Kong protest prayer boards are defaced
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Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent- Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
You can now turn your smartphone into a Pokémon Pokédex thanks to Bandai【Photos】
Uniqlo announces new line of awesome Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies【Photos】
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New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
Japan’s deep-fried ramen croquettes are here, and now it’s time to try them!【Taste test】
Disney’s Japanese New Year’s plushies and figures are ready to make oshogatsu cuter than ever
This captivating autumnal image looks like something out of a Japanese fairytale
Ibaraki Police warn against fake warnings by the police
Experience afternoon tea with a Japanese twist in Harajuku!【Photos】
The Straw Hat Students are back with a new One Piece Japanese high school anime short【Video】
Watch as these Japanese cats treat their brand new, giant cushion with extreme suspicion
Tokyo’s first vegan Japanese-style convenience store now open in Asakusa
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s favorite super-cheap revolving sushi restaurant finally comes to Akihabara!
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