We head to the Japan Mobility Show Kansai to take a closer look at the real, ridable Legendary Pokémon.
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Japan’s biggest carmaker is building a fleet of eco-friendly feline EVs to help fans navigate the sprawling anime-themed destination.
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Whether it was an intentional plan or a coincidental design, these net users’ imaginations have ensued in hilarity.
It doesn’t take a wind god and a thunder god to explain how good your car is, but it certainly helps.
If you’d like more coffee and fewer traffic accidents in your life, this safe driving app is for you.
It may sound like something from an anime about a magical harem, but “Guardian Angel” is in fact here to make sure you don’t do anything stupid on the road…



















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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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