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Japan’s Prince Hisahito is an Otaku Who Loves Light Novels – Including Writing His Own
The Japanese prince, second in line to the throne, apparently has a hobby that'll endear him to many geeks both in Japan…
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ONE PIECE Nets Earthquake-Struck Region Japan’s Largest Tourist Increase
After Kumamoto's devastating earthquake in 2016, ONE PIECE mangaka Oda Eichiro set sail on a quest to revitalize his hometown.
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How Bong Joon-Ho Almost Directed a Japanese Movie About Soup (Allegedly)
Would you watch a show that's nothing but a guy eating food? Many in Japan and the world already do - and…
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“Slam Dunk” Tourism Spot Installs Camera to Deter Naughty Tourists
A site in Kamakura made famous by Slam Dunk is the latest Japanese tourism destination trying to clamp down on bad manners.
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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,…
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Fun Museums in Tokyo: 12 Exhibits Off the Beaten Path
Want something a little off the beaten path during your vacation to Tokyo? Check out these 12 fun and offbeat museums to…
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Homophobic Florida School District Bans Popular Boy’s Love Manga
A Florida school district has banned a Japanese boy's love manga despite the series having no explicit scenes. You won't believe what…
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Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo’s Geektropolis
Akihabara is Japan's geek epicenter. Or is it? Some say that, as geek culture changes, the former otaku paradise is losing its…