It looks like Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood is the place to go for exclusive Studio Ghibli anime merchandise during the first half of this month.
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Passersby were shocked to see the man surrounded by women with cameras at the side of the street.
Out of 852 examined buildings in the city, researchers say the Shibuya fashion mecca is the least prepared for a major trembler.
Sure anyone can plonk an apple on a hamburger, but can they make it taste as sweet as it looks?
Cops crack down on public feel-copping, also charge two men in get-rich-quick-with-boobs scheme.
Mr. Sato finds friendship, cancer, and the Olympics at the bottom of this confusingly arranged business.
After its first successful year, the “YOU MAKE SHIBUYA COUNTDOWN” event is back for an even bigger celebration this year!
It’s been almost one week since Halloween has come and gone, but one holiday story is still making Japanese internet users smile.
The last time we tried wearing this outside the office, things didn’t go too well.
”Super-low-quality costume that makes you popular” will have everyone asking “Where’s sexy Waldo?”
Scantily clad spokesmen in Shibuya also help give a second chance to juvenile delinquents.
52-year-old driver fled because he was worried he would lose his job.
Civilian attempts to assist in police chase, destroy suspect’s car with furious kick.
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