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New human protagonist takes center stage in supernatural thriller set in a world without Kira.
Fan thinks Japanese linguistic stubbornness is limiting the potential audience of Japan’s artists and creators.
Makeover turns our reporter into Lady Oscar, heroine of The Rose of Versailles and the all-female Takarazuka theater troupe.
All we knew was that the bag contained Dragon Ball anime figures, and that was all we needed to know.
Creator of Sword Art Online asks fans to answer a question that’s often brushed aside in the anime world, with some surprising results.
The final day of Comiket wrapped up with some awesome cosplays.
Characters from Evangelion, Azur Lane, and Psycho-Pass are just some of the famous faces making an appearance.
Characters from Pokémon and Fate Grand Order rank as some of the most impressive this year.
From The Chronicles of Narnia to Anne of Green Gables, Japanese children’s book publisher’s artwork shines.
Major publisher’s promotion of Musume no Tomodachi has some saying the company is encouraging an illegal relationship with a minor.
Inuyasha vs. Ranma vs. Lum vs…..a whole lot more of the most popular anime and manga stars from the past 40 years.
Weekly Shonen Jump’s name might not be entirely accurate, so our in-house fan offers an alternative.
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Should married couples in Japan be allowed to have different family names? Survey investigates
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Who wins in a battle of McDonald’s and Komeda Coffee’s chicken tatsuta burgers?【Taste test】
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day- One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
- Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Who wins in a battle of McDonald’s and Komeda Coffee’s chicken tatsuta burgers?【Taste test】
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Icon’s Mac & Cheese Burger contender for best burger in Tokyo【Taste test】
Limited-edition Carbonara Udon will anger noodle purists and pasta lovers 【Taste test】
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
We predict 7-Eleven’s new Zero Cider Triple drink is gonna be the hit drink of 2022【Taste Test】
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