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Chain’s viral fashion now comes in a convenient limited-edition pack that fans are scrambling for.
Anime idols show us the light with this mouthwatering carb-on-carb spin on yakisoba bread.
Teaser video for Love Live! Virtual School Idol promises a shakeup to the hit anime/game’s formula.
Breaking into a high school is never a smart idea, but some motives are dumber than others.
The King of Hosts shows us his daily routine now that he can’t greet his clients…and also tells us who his favorite Love Live! girl is.
Sexy schoolgirl or stylized kimono-clad character? Which is better for advertising agricultural products?
Change.org petition organizer says agricultural group has pledged their continued support to the anime schoolgirl idol.
Teenage girl who was ritualistically buried alive during the Middle Ages says she can relate.
Otaku, artists, feminists, and a Tokyo assemblyman weigh in on the controversial crotch-revealing image.
Love Live! Sunshine!! voice actress gives her school idol character an old-school makeover.
More than three times the age of the schoolgirl she’s cosplaying as? No problem!
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7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
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Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
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