Japan’s infamous host shows off his down-to-earth night-time regimen and his luxurious home.
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The King of Hosts shows us his daily routine now that he can’t greet his clients…and also tells us who his favorite Love Live! girl is.
Roland also has a “must-have” hangover cure that can be yours for just a little over 100 bucks.
Kodo drummers help modern technology blend with one of Japan’s most traditional instruments.
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Studio Ghibli lets you cosplay as Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle with cosy anime fashion range
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We try the new Dom Dom Burger with a whole fried crab — best fast food near Sensoji temple
Newest branch of Japan’s oldest burger chain serves up some crazy huge sandwiches in Ginza
Japan’s Capylympics capybara watermelon eating contest brings new challengers and threepeat quest【Pics】
We make Dom Dom Burger’s Sweet and Salty Chicken Burger from scratch【SoraKitchen】
Complete adaptation of Miyazaki’s Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is coming, as a kabuki play!
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