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In Super Mario 64, the Backwards Long Jump trick has been used to refer to a glitch that’s known in Japan as Ketsu…
September 3 was the day that Zenitsu Agatsuma from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was born. It’s not uncommon for…
Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s former Defense Minister, is in the running to become the country’s next Prime Minister. This…
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One of the most iconic symbols of Osaka is the fugu (blowfish) paper lantern that hangs over the city’s Shinsekai…
Typically, parts of Tokyo are overrun with tourists. These are not typical times.
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In 2016, comedian Pikotaro went viral with his song “PPAP.” Earlier this year, he released a song to encourage…
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The Sega Akihabara 2nd arcade, which was formerly known as Akihabara Gigo, is closing at the end of the month…
Originally a light novel, Haruhi Suzumiya launched an iconic anime and manga in the 2000s. The manga is ongoing, but…
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Since 1997, Eiichiro Oda has churned out One Piece. It has become the most successful manga ever. And one day, One…
If you were to imagine what official Kingdom Hearts III boots would look like, you might imagine buckles, straps and…
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Japan is famous for vending machines. While most sell soft drinks and coffee, there are some unusual ones selling…