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Shonen Jump (Page 3)
Fans of the iconic manga periodical Weekly Shonen Jump should be clearing their schedules and marking down July 11 on their calendars. For on this day, the clouds will part and a shaft of light will appear as the doors to a new manga paradise will open, offering five Naruto, One Piece and Dragon Ball attractions, along with stacks of merchandise and themed food to save us all.
Bandai Namco has announced that work is underway on a 3D Team Battle game using the characters of the Weekly Shonen Jump collection of manga series. The game is set to be released in 2013 to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump. Color us massively excited!
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
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
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Which Japanese convenience store has the best steamed curry buns?【Taste test】
Japanese high school girls remind us of the joys of country life in heartwarming Mt Fuji photo
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet rangeStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineMysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s ShinjukuJapanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
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
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
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 wholeJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Which Japanese convenience store has the best steamed curry buns?【Taste test】
Japanese high school girls remind us of the joys of country life in heartwarming Mt Fuji photo
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
Convenience Store Private Brand Showdown: Which of Japan’s Big Three has the best beef curry?
Chinese stuntman sets Guinness record for fastest lap on Nurburgring using only two-wheels
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Cup Noodle instant ramen adds disturbingly named new topping: “almost squid!”
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
We get to be (probably) the first ever to try Nissin Cup Noodle’s latest creation: Gyoza ramen!
Which Japanese convenience store has the best miso vegetable stick pack?【Taste test】