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Raiden
You probably remember that incredible Raiden cosplay from this year’s Tokyo Game Show—the one with the moving mask that wowed pretty much everyone on Internet. We were always a bit bummed there wasn’t more to all the videos and photos, but now Masazi, the cosplayer behind the amazing outfit, has released a minute-long video showing off her suit in action!
Sadly, Tokyo Game Show 2015 is now over, but the buzz created by the event is still tingling in our bellies and in our hearts! Kind of like indigestion, but awesome. We saw and tried a lot of cool stuff, but we couldn’t catch it all, unfortunately. Thankfully, the Internet somehow managed to do just that, including one of the most amazing cosplays we’ve ever seen, hands down.
We’re not sure if anyone can really “win” cosplaying, since everyone wins when you’re having fun, but if there is a champion among all of TGS 2015’s cosplayers, we think it might be this woman’s take on Metal Gear Solid’s Raiden.
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New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
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There are goats spending every day in downtown Tokyo, but why? [Photos]
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
American man runs out of money in Japan, gets arrested for overstaying tourist visa
Foreign travelers sitting on sidewalks of Tokyo’s Ginza are Japan’s latest tourism culture clash
Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in JapanNew Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
Studio Ghibli adds Totoro family goods to its anime merchandise store in Japan
We waited three hours to get into the new carb heaven all-you-can-eat bread restaurant in Osaka
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
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Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime stationery collection, with a Spirited Away River God memo stand
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
Robot matchmaking party in Japan has couples sit silently, techno cupids make small talk for them
New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
It’s time for the kokia to shine at this herb gardens and ropeway attraction in Kobe
There are goats spending every day in downtown Tokyo, but why? [Photos]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Voting begins for Japan’s next top kaiju
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Man in Suzuka offered 9 million yen for his semen, conned out of 38 million yen
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
The cheapest bento at this Osaka shop is only 200 yen, but is it actually any good?
Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Christmas celebration coming to Yokohama next month
Anti-NHK activist recommends “magic words” that will drive away fee collectors instantly