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Anime itself may have gone all-digital, but you can still use amazing practical effects as the finishing touch for your cosplay photos.
Cancellation of yuri event comes mere days before scheduled opening in one of Tokyo’s major anime fan neighborhoods.
Sensoji Temple, the Ghibli Museum, and Tokyo Disneyland are always worth a visit, but especially on snowy days like this.
Cinema fans might be reminded of a famous Ghibli anime and Godzilla film, but this is one time when real-life Japan is better than any movie magic.
Tokyo pop culture center is a reflection of what young otaku are into, which means it never stays the same for very long.
The grandmother who happily photoshops herself being run over on the street will be meeting fans at an exclusive one-night talk event during her show.
Photos studio in the historical Arashiyama neighborhood offers a makeover/photo package you won’t find anywhere else.
Twitter wants you to help find the people taken in these beautiful black-and-white photos from Japan’s past.
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