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Studying is much more exciting when you can imagine yourself dating one of the textbook characters.
Anime characters are known for their big eyes, but this time it’s some tiny ones that are causing terror.
Coronavirus outbreak means many can’t leave their homes, so sexy visual novel developer is going to give them something to do with those idle hands.
Game is officially published by KFC, promises a romance that will make you want to lick your fingers.
Japanese government attempts to beautify the English interpretation of Reiwa, gives us an eyeful of something else entirely.
Video game features character designs from a famous manga creator, starts with hot guys “twisted from Alice in Wonderland.”
Slip on a headset and let one of three handsome dating simulator stars slip a ring on your finger.
Debut work by teen creators smashes crowdfunding goal in less than two hours, aims to be better than made-by-adults titles.
Clever idea makes you the hero of a dating simulator.
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku takes time out from her busy schedule to sit down for some sweets in augmented reality event.
Stay! Stay! Democratic People’s Republic of Korea! might sound like another example of Japanese weirdness, but it’s actually foreign-developed.
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
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Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
“Half-naked men only in loincloths” drum battle returns to Hida festival for first time in five years
Japanese government wants to encourage wealthy foreigners to travel deeper into Japan, NHK says
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Restaurant Yoshibei is crazy in the best way: A pork cutlet set with a side of pork cutlet bowl
Big win for tattoo artists: Japan’s Supreme Court rules medical licenses aren’t necessary
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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