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Takashi Miike’s long-awaited film Yakuza Apocalypse (Gokudou Daisensou) has been given a release date of 20 June. The movie follows a yakuza who bites other people and turns them into yakuza…or vampires. We’re not really sure which, and maybe neither is the film itself, but it looks pretty cool.
The cast line-up has also been announced including Hayato Ichihara (Rainbow Song, God’s Puzzle), Riko Narumi (The Great Yokai War, Ikigami), and someone in a bright-green frog suit.
The time we (almost certainly) got scammed by a dating app in Tokyo’s bar district
Country kimono! Project completes set of over 200 designs for every nation at Tokyo Olympics【Pics】
Japan’s daruma dolls seem to be causing problems for horses at the Tokyo Olympics
Engrish sign at the Tokyo Olympics turns out to be hilariously accurate
A look inside the Tokyo Media Centre for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Food delivery service’s payment processing error allows some people to eat for free…for 3 years
Sega closing iconic Tokyo arcade that’s been in business for almost 30 years
“Safe” way to drink on the street recommended by our mask expert, forbidden by everyone else
Which 100-yen shop product makes the best janky speaker? We test out 35 different items
Mizkan develops world’s most “beautiful” natto, Mr. Sato takes it for a spinCountry kimono! Project completes set of over 200 designs for every nation at Tokyo Olympics【Pics】
Japanese sandwiches give foreign reporters culture shock at Tokyo Olympics
Canadian reporter’s love for 7-Eleven steals the show at Tokyo Olympics
Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Slam Dunk, and more anime themes play at Tokyo Olympics【Videos】
Why do elevators have mirrors in them? Japan Elevator Association has the answerEngrish sign at the Tokyo Olympics turns out to be hilariously accurateFood delivery service’s payment processing error allows some people to eat for free…for 3 yearsSega closing iconic Tokyo arcade that’s been in business for almost 30 years
TV audiences in Japan surprised to see “Pikachu,” “Raichu” as members of U.S. Olympic team
Can the world understand a Japanese humor website? One man asks 4chan and Reddit
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese storeCanadian reporter’s love for 7-Eleven steals the show at Tokyo OlympicsCountry kimono! Project completes set of over 200 designs for every nation at Tokyo Olympics【Pics】
The young girl starring in this cool retro-style McDonald’s Japan video is actually 62 years old!Japanese sandwiches give foreign reporters culture shock at Tokyo Olympics
Japanese manga lovers vote for top 10 shonen manga with the best endings
The crazy ordeal of putting together Japan’s 366-piece sushi plastic model kit【Photos】
Zelda hacker arrested by police in Japan for selling modified Breath of the Wild save data
After 40 years, Hayao Miyazaki’s first solo-directed anime is finally coming to North America
This one photo shows how tough times are in Tokyo’s Akihabara these days
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Hayao Miyazaki has a gripe against Japanese female voice actors
Japanese wife/artist solves “I don’t know. What do YOU want to eat?” problem in an awesome way
Totoro discovered in Japanese forest【Photos】
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
Food delivery service’s payment processing error allows some people to eat for free…for 3 years
Sega closing iconic Tokyo arcade that’s been in business for almost 30 years
“Safe” way to drink on the street recommended by our mask expert, forbidden by everyone else
Which 100-yen shop product makes the best janky speaker? We test out 35 different items
Mizkan develops world’s most “beautiful” natto, Mr. Sato takes it for a spin
Don’t call them fat, call them Marshmallow Girls!
Masturbatory aid rocket launches in Japan【Video】
Our reporter devises the best way to beat the summer heat: by eating somen in an outdoor shower
Feel like a kid again at one of Japan’s last true old-school candy stores
Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Slam Dunk, and more anime themes play at Tokyo Olympics【Videos】
Why do elevators have mirrors in them? Japan Elevator Association has the answer
The return of Terrace House? Seina and Noah star in new series produced by the reality show【Vids】
Problem solved: How to open a Japanese convenience store onigiri rice ball【Pics and video】
You put WHAT in your curry? Japanese netizens reveal their favourite secret ingredients