What started out feeling like a dumb gag manga became a source of strength as our otaku reporter searched for a purpose in life.
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The Spy x Family lucky bag takes its time revealing its secrets, but that’s part of what makes it so fun.
Butt-wiping struggles, the difference between Nicole Fujita and Nicole Fujita, and how Totoro can help you make it through the winter.
We check out the cafe the star of the street racing anime/manga franchise would have to get on a plane or boat in order to visit.
Star of adaptation of hit anime/manga wasn’t even born the last time there was a Hunter x Hunter stage play.
Live English subtitles and interpretations will be part of this year’s major manga celebration.
Photo editing app is like having a production team adapt your life into anime, in more ways than one.
Anime-style characters star in limited-time mystery addition to classic Disneyland attraction.
We crack open a can of the crossover between Coca-Cola and the Bleach anime/manga franchise.
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Japan’s video rental giant now rents wigs, so we tried them out【Photos】
Japanese public toilet tours become popular with foreign tourists in Tokyo
Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year
Tokyo’s beckoning cat temple asks foreign tourists to stop writing on the beckoning cats they buy
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
Japanese man tells friend to wear suit to wedding party, so he comes as Mobile Suit Gundam
New vending machines at Shinjuku Station emit scent, play projection mapping with your purchase
2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says- 2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Studio Ghibli releases art crystal puzzles and folding umbrellas for rainy season in Japan- Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Mt. Fuji-blocking screen installed as response to bad tourist manners to be in place by next week
Cool capsule toys recreate how Japan navigated trains in pre-smartphone days【Photos】
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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- Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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- New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs- 2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
- Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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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Japanese man tells friend to wear suit to wedding party, so he comes as Mobile Suit Gundam
New vending machines at Shinjuku Station emit scent, play projection mapping with your purchase
2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
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Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Anime film The Anthem of the Heart inspires new school uniform loungewear from Village Vanguard
Some Japanese school regulations don’t make any sense!
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Czech Republic makes multi-eyed mascot friend for Osaka’s multi-eyed Myaku-Myaku mascot
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