Animation is the art of tricking the eye, but this is one trick we never would have noticed.
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As Japan suffers through nationwide mask shortage, people in one of its biggest cities are offered some for free.
Pikachu used…elbow drop?!?
Anime characters are known for their big eyes, but this time it’s some tiny ones that are causing terror.
Innovative chef shows us how to create a feline friend who’s cute and delicious to boot.
Kuma Cooking invites fans to “look at her dish,” and also own her clothing.
Electronic Paper and E Ink create a moving display for the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station.
Grand champion Hakuho had a 59-kilogram (130-pound), 34-centimeter (9.4-inch) advantage on his opponent.
The iconic rubber-limbed main character’s high school version is…surprisingly normal-looking.
The fact that children are using the crossing doesn’t seem to register to all three of these drivers.
Kamehamehas of cuteness from a guy who’s actually more muscular than the Dragon Ball hero he’s cosplaying as.
Tokyo language school shows students a kind of Japanese you won’t find in textbooks, but that you’ll definitely want in your skill set.
Extra-long trailer for Square Enix’s hotly anticipated title also shows off Red XIII and other key characters for the first time.
The “Japanese Beyoncé” is here to represent Kate Spade’s latest candy-colored Margaux satchels with her patented style and shimmying moves!
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Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
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Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Churros at Japanese family restaurant chain are designed to enslave you
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
Japan’s ultra-classy overnight bus gives you your own sleeping pod【Photos】
Awesome Japanese elementary school teacher rewards kids who use independent learning on his tests
Same character, different animator – Fans compile comparison charts for anime’s biggest stars
We eat at a brand new pasta shop with all-you-can-eat tofu run by one of our favorite restaurants
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
Snow falling at Ginzan Hot Spring has Twitter in awe with its otherworldly beauty 【Photos】
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