Father of baby girl gets a day off, plus a budget to enjoy it with.
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Graduating from Japan’s biggest idol group means liberation from its no-romance clause, and this former member has now found the love of her life.
Organizers hint that the beloved anime/video game franchise’s mascot himself might make an appearance on your special day.
Ten same-sex couples are filing a joint lawsuit against the Japanese government, calling for real marriage equality.
”By the way…,” says Hajime Isayama before slipping in a twist as surprising as any in his giant-slaying manga/anime.
Celebrate the completion of your quest to find your true love with a real-world version of the video game’s Ceremony of Eternal Bonding.
Sure, it sounds nice, but critics say the deeper meaning behind his choice of words spells trouble ahead.
Quite possibly the last Disney character we’d expect to be a love guru has the perfect answer to one young man’s dilemma.
It might sound like a match made in heaven (or at least a lovey-dovey romance anime), but two otaku don’t always make the right combination.
Man asks for advice on how to marry a voice actress, gets told he could be a bachelor for life.
Romantic moment in the air results in bride-to-be getting her wings clipped.
Approached Japanese man she met at cosplay event and offered to pay him to be her husband for visa purposes.
Wedding rings for men and women, plus an awesome Poké Ball box for when you pop the question.


















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