Tohru and the Sohma boys are back for the faithful adaptation of the original manga, but why didn’t this happen the first time?
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Tokyo Metropolitan Police continue to gather evidence against those involved in flipping truck on streets on Shibuya.
Direct descendant of Date Masamune becomes first Japanese entrant to win talent portion with her beautiful opera vocals.
This makeshift faucet made with just a plastic bottle is simple but can be a lifesaver in times of need.
No more suffering through those long and boring meetings…until someone recognizes what you’re holding.
This toy makes us wonder if Pikachu missed a lucrative career as either a breakdancer or a strobe light by sticking around with Ash too long.
A strange caper is afoot as Germany’s Detective Pikachu is heard sounding nothing like the Pokémon species is supposed to.
Kitty freaks out the Internet by appearing to speak, possibly perform black magic.
Taking control of your hair color is nothing for a magical girl to get embarrassed about, after all.
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Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program returns after six years with free tours and festival experiences
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Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
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Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway
Osaka Starbucks has one of the city’s coolest photo vantage points, but it’s going away soon
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
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Universal Studios Japan partners with manga horror master Junji Ito’s Tomie
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
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Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
Japanese airlines set to cut fuel surcharges for international flights in September and October
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