We aren’t sure what we were expecting when he told the Shogun “do whatever you think is best,” but we weren’t expecting this.
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Tokyo’s other Halloween hot spot, divisively skimpy maid cosplay, ladies who loo stunning in their 60s, and Seiji’s transformation into Leonardo DiCaprio.
Jack Dawson’s beloved Rose joins us for this titanic journey from ordinary to extraordinary.
The sweet taste of democracy in a burger that tips its hat to some Pennsylvania favourites.
Impressive weight loss transforms this man’s body and mind, but it’s his new face that’s blowing everyone away.
The desire to achieve cultural icon status drove our team to undergo hair and clothing makeovers for hefty transformations. How were the end results?
A makeup studio augmented all her feline facial features until she could pass for Bombalurina!
Manga Genic promises you the eyes of an anime star, but can our reporter handle that kind of power?




















Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime character fans to keep fans looking and feeling cool this summer
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
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Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
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Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
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Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Suspected Japanese ice cream cartel under investigation for price-fixing
All-you-can-eat cheese restaurant in Tokyo is a hidden gem not many people know about
Studio Ghibli releases new anime character fans to keep fans looking and feeling cool this summer
Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Gama Land, the weird Japanese amusement park celebrating toads, is now like a ghost town
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Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
7-Eleven Japan debuts new black-and-white rice ball packaging…but is it because of a naphtha shortage?
Fukuoka schools struggling to get kids to switch from milk to tea in lunches
That time when we fowled out while fighting our feathered friends
Studio Ghibli turns anime characters into “Friendly Bags” for merchandise range in Japan