It might sound like a match made in heaven (or at least a lovey-dovey romance anime), but two otaku don’t always make the right combination.
marriage (Page 6)
Man asks for advice on how to marry a voice actress, gets told he could be a bachelor for life.
Romantic moment in the air results in bride-to-be getting her wings clipped.
Approached Japanese man she met at cosplay event and offered to pay him to be her husband for visa purposes.
Wedding rings for men and women, plus an awesome Poké Ball box for when you pop the question.
Governmental organization says your potential boss shouldn’t ask if you want to get married, where you were born, or what kind of car you drive.
The MemoReplay is an extraordinary custom wedding performance that guarantees no guest will forget this special day. Bring a handkerchief!
Japanese government votes to amend laws, bringing down age of legal adulthood but raising marrying age for women and gender reassignment surgery.
In the name of the moon, pledge your eternal love to someone special with Usagi’s very own engagement ring from Mamoru!
Exasperated wife says “OK. Should I pick something up for us instead?” is the wrong answer.
Marriage agency Zexy thrills Japanese viewers with a makeout montage both moving and mortifying.
New father makes mental note of the economic upside of breastfeeding, passes those savings on to his beloved wife.
Beautiful dress comes from beautiful friendship, reminds us that sometimes the best cosplay outfit is one you make for someone else.
Think Japanese businessmen don’t care about their wives? This one does, and he’s got no time for anyone keeping him from taking care of her.
Hint: marriage might be more likely to go well if the sight of your beloved-to-be doesn’t make you throw up a little in your mouth.
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
- 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- Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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
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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
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Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police
Hamster abandoned at Tokyo ramen restaurant gets new home
We take a cat yoga class at a Japanese rescue cat cafe
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
McDo…raemon! McDonald’s Japan offering Doraemon Shake and pie for festival season
Pizza Hut releases a ramen pizza in Japan, and it took half a year to perfect
Live-action Spirited Away stage play is finally available for on-demand streaming
Ghibli releases a Howl’s Moving Castle that walks and lights up【Video】
The pros and cons of using Fluffy Foam Soy Sauce【Taste test】
KFC becomes KFCheese with new pie and raclette “drowning” burger in Japan
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