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Hardcore anime fans like to travel and snap pics like anyone else, but there’s something that’s always just out of frame.
The least-faithful prefecture in the survey is often laughed at for being uncool, but responding residents seem to be plenty popular.
How the loud-and-proud Fab Five were able to find success in a country that lags behind others when it comes to LGBTQ issues.
Things get personal, and sweet, in the latest chapter of the ongoing difference of opinions about a Japanese cultural tradition.
With a new Netflix series streaming on both sides of the Pacific, our reporter ponders what America sees in Japan’s tidying-up master.
Survey results indicate that Japan’s Valentine’s Day custom of giri choco may soon become a thing of the past.
Hugtto! PreCure’s final episode has aired, and only truly draws to a close after we see the protagonist as an adult screaming in labor pain.
Message from Belgian confectioner is a bolt from the blue, but the makers of Black Thunder are only too happy to play along.
The king of giri choco is here to help women who have to buy chocolate to give to all the guys they’re not attracted to on Valentine’s Day.
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After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
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Shimonoseki’s Koreantown isn’t like Tokyo’s or Osaka’s, but it has a retro atmosphere all its own
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Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
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Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
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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
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Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
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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
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Studio Ghibli cooking/housework aprons are here to lend some cheer to chores【Photos】
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Shimonoseki’s Koreantown isn’t like Tokyo’s or Osaka’s, but it has a retro atmosphere all its own
A Japanese take on inviting friends over for dinner (and making them pay!)
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Massive-variation new Pikachu plushie line lets you find the perfect Pikachu just for you
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Ghibli Park puts up Christmas trees and decorations, invites fans to “come search for Christmas”
What’s the best part of Tokyo to live in, and why? Survey gives the top six picks
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
McDonald’s Japan releases new “Ultra” prawn and macaroni croquette burger
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
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