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Warnings Over “Heat Shock” After Japanese Actress’s Tragic Death

Actress and singer Nakayama Miho, 54, was found dead in her bath last week. The shocking death has Japanese media warning against "heat shock," a major contributor to the over 20,000 bath-related deaths in Japan every year.

Ado Reveals She’s Been in America, Struggling to Improve Her English

World-famous singer Ado revealed recently she's been living in the United States for a while. Sadly, she says, it hasn't automatically improved her English speaking - a lament that resonates with many second language speakers.

Tokyo Godfathers: Kon Satoshi’s Film is a Christmas Classic

In 2003, anime auteur Kon Satoshi released Tokyo Godfathers, an anime Christmas classic. Find out more about this socially and seasonally relevant film.

Why “The Crunchyroll of Hentai” Failed to Take Off

In 2016, a former pirate manga website tried to take a current pirate hentai anime website legit. In a new paper, a researcher explores how it all went wrong - and what the failure says about hentai's place in the larger US adult entertainment industry.

Lupin III News – First New Full-Length Animated Film in 30 Years Announced, Koike Directs

At long last, the popular Lupin III franchise is receiving a new full-length animated film. What we know so far, below.

Resellers Turn Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibit into Chaos

A new exhibit honoring Hello Kitty on her 50th anniversary devolved into chaos in Tokyo thanks to resellers looking to make a fast buck. Learn what happened and how the Tokyo National Museum is working to tame unruly crowds.

Maid Cafes in Japan: Their History and Evolution

You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how they've evolved, and what you should know before you go.

Love Bullet: Fans Worldwide Rush to Save Yuri Manga

It's not even officially available in other languages yet - but the outpouring of social media support for the manga Love Bullet, which was on the verge of cancellation, may just be the ammo it needs to survive.

Are Japan’s Amazon Drivers at Their Breaking Point?

A series of news reports - and a new movie - have taken Amazon Japan to task for the stress it puts on delivery drivers.

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