If your Japan travel plans fell through due to coronavirus, or you’re here but stuck inside, these gorgeous videos are the next best hanami option.
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Team-up with Nintendo goes above and beyond by creating a new way to play that’s unlike traditional Legos or video games.
Lego’s Twitter announcement shows Mario being built out of little blocks instead of bashing them to get coins.
“World’s most expensive toaster” from Mitsubishi uses rice cooker technology to toast bread to perfection.
Coronavirus-sparked shortage leads to early-morning violence.
Animation is the art of tricking the eye, but this is one trick we never would have noticed.
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.
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The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
Cute hedgehog cup clingers from Japan join you for a drink in seven cute varieties
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