Completely opaque bags being offered to keep merchandise in mint condition and away from sensitive eyes.
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Are you a big otaku with a big hole in your heart? This might be just what you’re looking for to help you find who you’re looking for.
“Even If You’re an Otaku, It’s Alright” says there’s nothing wrong with doing what makes you happy.
Japanese netizens point out what they see as a huge double standard when it comes to how women react to certain comments and come-ons made by hotties or geeks.
Swiss super otaku Melonpan might just be the most bonkers Resident Evil fan on the internet…
If you’ve already got people looking at your ride, you may as well say hi, and this otaku driver has an inventive way to do just that.
Not only is otaku fashion taking over Japanese streets, it’s quickly becoming the go-to dress code for popular places like Disneyland and Universal Studios.
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Quickly and easily add a bit of salacious animation to your 2-D crush using things you’ve got in your kitchen.
Sometimes, the line between hospitality and hostility is a blurry one.
Full-scale To Love-Ru figure being offered to the public for the first time, but the slender character has a hefty price.
When Love Live! is your life, it’s hard to feel more alive than this.
Just because you like dirty dojinshi doesn’t mean you can’t have a clean room.
Recently deceased writer/anime series creator wanted his funeral service to be a little different.
Just because her eyes are up there doesn’t mean he’s checking out her boobs, Twitter user postulates.
Ad for Tokyo auditions lets would-be anime stars know that they won’t be working in the booth if they’ve previously done work with their clothes off.
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Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
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Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost- Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime- Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
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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
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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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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Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Cup Noodle instant ramen adds disturbingly named new topping: “almost squid!”
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best Okinawan restaurant in Naha!”
Ultra-retro cafe in Tokyo is like a hidden hideout, serves up cheap breakfasts with great coffee
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo’s Kabukicho is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
The U.K. thinks Japanese curry is katsu curry, and people aren’t happy about it
Survey claims that 30 percent of boys’ love fans in Japan are men
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
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