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This weekend, a set of two Yubari melons fetched a record-breaking 3.2 million yen ($29,000) at auction in Hokkaido,…

One of the most beautiful spots in Japan is the bamboo grove in Kyoto’s Arashiyama. Sadly, tourists have been…

Last month, Isao Takahata passed away at the 82. Known for Grave of the Fireflies and The Tale of Princess Kaguya,…

Currently, there are two Tokyo Disney parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Construction for a third park…

Esports is big business. Yet in Japan, home to many talented players, it has yet to reach the same money-making…

A Korean tourist renting a replica, real-life Mario Kart (from a company currently being sued by Nintendo) has…

Famed animator Hideaki Anno is one of the founders of Gainax, the studio behind the iconic Neon Genesis Evangelion.…

A recent update put a speed cap on Pokémon Go. Meaning? If you play while riding on the train or bus, you might want…

One of the most memorable, evocative features of Studio Ghibli films is their use of color. The woman responsible…

A temp staffer for Ota City, Japan held a press conference at city hall this week, announcing that he had recently…