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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.
Over three dozen guests attend ceremony and reception where groom and Hatsune Miku drink wedding toast, cut cake, and exchange rings.
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.
All in the name of promoting Japanese culture and Japanese food!
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