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Detective Conan usually uses the power of his brain to defeat his foes, but this trick unlocks a legitimate superpower for the anime sleuth.
You’ve never seen Commando until you’ve seen it surrounded by rabid Japanese fans in costume with firecrackers and tambourines.
Free drink promoting new anime series has cleverly designed bottle that could become new way for otaku to express their love for their 2-D crushes.
Furious itasha owner turns his anime car into a literally painful trap of spikes after trip to Daiso
Following vandalism of his beloved otaku ride, owner takes drastic measures to protect it from unwelcome hands.
Discovery allows player to win an avalanche of prizes, provides catharsis for anyone who’s ever wanted to destroy the maddeningly difficult machines.
Given the massive number of live shows this franchise has put on, it’s no surprise they don’t always go off without a hitch.
Kanji are one of the hardest parts of leaning Japanese, but they’re easier when they have move sets related to their meanings.
There are no rules that say a cat can’t play the drums, but these two definitely need a few more lessons before they go pro.
A Japanese musician describes his delightfully surprising encounter with a fellow music and anime lover from Europe.
A Twitter user made this startling discovery when their mother tossed a beloved cushion into the laundry.
Finally, an outfit for the clothes-conscious Gundam fan… who has some spare cardboard boxes.
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
We tried Japan’s Strawberry Daifuku? liqueur, one of three dessert-themed liqueurs
Hayao Miyazaki reveals the kind of otaku he hates the most
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
New book teaches Japanese people English to help out foreign travelers
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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Hamburg and Hamburg Shibuya: A Japanese restaurant you need to put on your Tokyo itinerary
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
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
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
We tried Japan’s Strawberry Daifuku? liqueur, one of three dessert-themed liqueurs
Hayao Miyazaki reveals the kind of otaku he hates the most
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
New book teaches Japanese people English to help out foreign travelers
Pizza Hut releases a turtle pizza that looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
Japan’s lap-pillow ear-cleaning salons aren’t just for pervy guys, we find out
Drink a beer at Tokyo Station for 12 cents a day
Sanma-men, the best ramen type that everyone in Japan forgets about
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
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