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Our favorite manga PI and sniper Ryo Saeba, aka City Hunter, will be coming to the big screen in 2019 from France!
Eiichiro Oda asks fans to keep reading the manga “a little longer” as series celebrates 20th anniversary.
Anime heroes Roy Mustang, Riza Hawkeye, and Winry Rockbell featured in English-subtitled trailer.
With photo booths, cosplaying staff, and costume rental for diners, this is one of the most unusual food courts you’ll find in Japan.
“Itasha” (literally, “painful cars”) don’t have to look painful at all when done by the right pros!
Patrons will be able to immerse themselves in the world of a classic shojo manga through this collaborative cafe.
The pretty beast turned heads everywhere as she trotted through the streets of the anime and manga loving neighbourhood.
Japan usually has no complaints about swimsuit modeling, but this time is a little different.
“Sword of rouge” sounds like a fantasy weapon, but it’s an actual part of this makeup collection inspired by the hit Clamp anime.
The bird that’s reborn in flames is reborn in the sky.
DC takes a page from Marvel’s playbook by teaming up with local artist to promote its franchises in Japan.
After dallying with side projects after Season 1 of the anime, the post-Season 2 break will be blissfully short.
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We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
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What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
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Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
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Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
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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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Why Sensoji temple in Asakusa is better at night
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
The best booths and cosplayers from Summer Comiket 2024【Photos】
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
The Ghibli Park real-world Totoro house’s kitchen and bath actually get used by staff【Pics】
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture
Why French tourists are flocking to a tiny island of 230 people in Japan’s Inland Sea
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
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