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Goku cosplayers on flying nimbuses are popping up all over the world to delight and astound civilians.
How do you think this group will react to the taste of one of Japan’s favorite sushi delicacies?
Family and nature both feature prominently in this stirring glimpse of a day spent far away from the bright lights of Tokyo.
The animated series will be free to watch on YouTube, and the movie will see release later this year.
Some of the best short stories from Japanese online hangout 2Channel were recently turned into a manga by a very talented artist, with one tale in particular hitting netizens right in the heart.
A new way to dice an onion is said to be trending online and with good reason. It looks a little dangerous but chances are you’re going to want to try this too.
Even Gudetama occasionally cleans up after himself, which is more than we can say about some of our roommates in the past.
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This footage caught by a surveillance camera ought to make you cringe and smile in just over one minute.
What do ordinary Japanese people think of a viral video which depicts a situation wherein a Japanese person is unable to process foreigners’ fluent Japanese?
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