From costumes to makeup, hair, props, and poses, these cosplayers know how to bring characters to life.
Among other grievances, workers allege that they are not paid fairly for their preparation time or labor and hours worked are unjustly rounded down.
Japanese anime characters rub shoulders with some surprising faces in Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood.
Ghibli Park’s restaurant has a mouthwatering menu with food culture both from around the world and right from its local community in Japan.
Eating these new rice burgers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the same day is sadly not an option.
We sit down for an interview with an industry pro and learn about “zamaa-style” manga too.
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
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New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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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
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Starbucks Japan adds a Motto Frappuccino to the menu for a limited time
Beautiful Red and Blue Star luxury trains set to be Japan’s new Hokkaido travel stars
Japanese company starts project to restore Nakagin Capsules to capsule hotel
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
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Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
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