The history of the first kanji that makes many learners of Japanese want to pull their hair out, and why their initial guess isn’t entirely wrong.
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Warm up those throwing arms, because it’ll take more than a button tap to chuck those Koopa shells.
Each of the locally-themed designs will be limited for sale in different regions of the country.
When this kindergartener goes to school, her self-portraits change depending on whether she’s in a Japanese or U.S. environment.
Clever design takes advantage of artistic perspective, coloring, and men’s constant desire to see boobs.
Seiji’s already-disarming looks get an SD manga makeover in this bittersweet episode from his less-than-active love life.
One of anime’s most prominent same-sex romantic couplings inspires paired lingerie sets and new illustration from the series’ character designer.
Watch as a flat stack of paper springs to life like magic, instantly becoming a three-dimensional penguin in the blink of an eye.
Gyoza No Ohsho franchise’s bottomless generosity runs on the simple principle that young people need to eat.
It’s been a long wait since this exciting lineup was announced, but cute things come to those who wait!
There are more than 80 mouthwatering dishes to choose from, including ramen, fries, chicken, and, of course, plates and plates of sushi.
Japan’s newest theme park has gotten a lukewarm reception, and we’re pretty sure we’ve pinpointed the problem.
Get a jump on the day by eating like a local at the all-you-can eat baked goods buffets of the city’s cafes.