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There’s an air of electricity, and a scent of green onion, to this music video and illustration series.
Online survey investigates one specific way that the youth of today consume, or rather don’t consume, music.
Virtual idol queen might get an entire airport named after her in one of Japan’s largest cities.
Her artificially generated voice will be a crucial instrument in disseminating information.
Enako dresses up to celebrate new service that lets you go for a drive with Hatsune Miku.
Over three dozen guests attend ceremony and reception where groom and Hatsune Miku drink wedding toast, cut cake, and exchange rings.
Technical glitch during live stream may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
The vocaloid virtual idol takes on a traditional form while saying it’s OK not to take a traditional path through life.
Tokyo research company releases its annual report on what’s up and what’s down in Japan’s otaku economy.
Rock to the beat of station names and level up your knowledge of Japan’s railway system while you’re at it.
If you’ve never heard of Project 575 before… well, we can’t blame you. Despite existing for a few years now, the pair have never been considered “official” Vocaloids. Until now.
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku takes time out from her busy schedule to sit down for some sweets in augmented reality event.
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
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