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Cat joins the battle! Feline fighter frolics with Piranha Plant, other characters from the Nintendo hit.
Oh, and 29-year-old Famichiki Senpai is also an anthropomorphic piece of fried chicken with beefy human arms.
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival gives the city an amazing ethereal atmosphere for just a few nights every February.
One of Japan’s most popular sushi restaurant chains says fish did not reach customers, but there’s still plenty to lose your appetite about.
She may be old, but she’s got all the time in the world.
The spirit of anime runs strong through Bandai Spirits’ office culture, where just going to the conference room is a dramatic experience.
In an age fraught with international tensions, a new movie co-produced by Russia and Japan sends a powerful message that love transcends language and borders.
Shiba Inu’s zokingake technique may not be the best but it is the cutest.
Start your day with a healthy serving of adorable felines and their kind-hearted owner.
Wolverine actor owes much of his fame to his handsome face and bulging muscles, but it’s his heart and his voice that are captivating fans.
Stop-motion masterpiece is a whole new kind of Gundam animation.
Manga creator thinks he has the perfect plan, but his cat foils his scheme in less than a day.
Sure, the convenience store-exclusive tastes great, but what’s even better is the surprise at the register.
Half-Haitian, half-Japanese tennis star’s real-world complexion is far darker than how she appears as Prince of Tennis character.
The online identity of the ski slope sensation is revealed.
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