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Cute cannibals — Japanese Internet falls in love with triplet babies “eating” brother【Video】

2021-09-05T09:00:00Z
Hang in there, kid, because there’s a very happy ending to the story.

Japanese panty thief steals over 700 pieces of underwear from coin laundry before finally caught

2021-09-05T13:00:00Z
A dirty crime.

Stop selling oxygen, Japanese flea market app Mercari tells users, as stocks run out

2021-09-05T15:15:00Z
Panic buying takes hold of Japan once more, only this time it’s for oxygen.

Sora Amamiya to Release Japanese Classic Pop Song Cover Album on October 6

September 05, 2021 9:17pm CDT
From Machiko Watanabe’s “Kamome ga Tonda Hi” to Akiko Kobayashi’s “Koi ni Ochite”

Dreams Come True ‘Tsugino Seno! De - On the Green Hill -’, a Song Collaboration with Ito En’s ‘Oi Ocha,’ is Much Talked About

Sep 5th 2021

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China’s “Little Kyoto” shut down by government after complaints of Japanese culture “invasion”

2021-09-06T05:00:00Z
The future of the newly opened Japan-themed complex now remains unclear.

Laid-Back Camp Hits the Stage With Its Own Music Festival

September 06, 2021 2:01am CDT
The event will be held in Yamanashi and online on October 9

Voice Actress Yuko Sanpei Recovers from COVID-19, Returns to Work

posted on 2021-09-06 04:11 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Boruto, Eureka Seven voice actress tested positive on August 18

“Utano☆Princesama Shining Live” 4th Anniversary Countdown Missions More Daily Free Photo Shoots & New Information

Sep 6th 2021

Actor, Director Beat Takeshi Attacked While in Car, Man Arrested

posted on 2021-09-06 11:15 EDT by Adriana Hazra
Police arrest assailant, no one was injured in attack

Voice Actor Miyu Irino Announces Marriage

posted on 2021-09-06 16:00 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Actor played Spirited Away’s Haku, Kingdom Hearts’ Sora, A Silent Voice’s Shoya

LiSA Shows Off Her Pretty Dance Steps in New MV “HADASHi NO STEP”

September 06, 2021 7:20pm CDT
The dance challenge to win her autographed poster has started on TikTok

VA Unit TrySail Members Have Fun in New MV “Re Bon Voyage”

September 06, 2021 9:30pm CDT
Their 4th full album hits stores September 15

“Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert 2021” Will be Held Online Again This Year Without an Audience

Sep 6th 2021

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National Film Archive of Japan releases shocking historical videos of 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake

2021-09-07T05:00:00Z
A new publicly accessible website compiles contemporary footage of the deadliest natural disaster in Japanese history into a 64-minute film.

Luminous Witches Voice Actress Miu Kotosaka Retires From Voice Acting Due to Health

posted on 2021-09-07 02:11 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Voice actress was slated to play Sylvie Cariello in 2022 anime

Post your “Fashion Icon” Illustrations to Social Media: Celsys to Hold its 29th International Illustration Contest

Sep 7th 2021

We take our Mega Las Vegas noodle show on the road and get back to nature

2021-09-07T13:00:00Z
Ain’t no party like a Big Stream Somen Slider Mega Las Vegas party.

Former act-age Manga Artist Designs Independent Virtual YouTuber Mayuri

posted on 2021-09-07 14:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Manga artist and illustrator Shiro Usazaki has been expanding into the world of Virtual YouTubers lately.

The ‘Sakura Wars Acoustic Music Concert, Gathering for its 25th Anniversary’, Will be Held on Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of September

Sep 7th 2021

Musician, Actor Gackt Goes on Indefinite Hiatus Due to Neurological Disease

posted on 2021-09-07 20:20 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Gackt currently stable, but pursues treatment for “life-threatening condition”

Love Live! Nijigasaki’s Two VAs Form A New Unit NACHERRY

September 07, 2021 8:20pm CDT
Their debut digital single “Fortune Teller” will be released on October 6

Clever Japanese sticker defeats junk mail flyers, lets mail you actually want get through【Photos】

2021-09-08T02:00:00Z
Designers say it’s completely solved their junk mail problems in a delicious way.

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Luminous Witches Voice Actress Miu Kotosaka Retires From Voice Acting Due to Health

That makes 3 VA’s from this series recast.

Perhaps it’s a cursed series???

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Bemani Composer TAG Leaves Konami After 15 Years

posted on 2021-09-08 08:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Composer, chart writer debuted on Dance Dance Revolution Supernova 2

Mt. Fuji gets covered with beautiful umbrella cloud that also has some people seeing a fried egg

2021-09-08T15:00:00Z
Beautiful, mysterious, and maybe a little delicious too.

Japan Plans to Extend State of Emergency to September 30

posted on 2021-09-08 10:45 EDT by Alex Mateo
Extended from original September 12 date in 19 out of 21 prefectures

Russian defector claims to have swam for 23 hours to Japan because “sick of Putin admin”

2021-09-08T16:15:00Z
There’s “sick of” and then “swim for 23 hours in the ocean sick of.”

Whether you look up or down, there’s beauty all around in these “inverted world” photos from Japan

2021-09-09T02:15:00Z
Gorgeously mysterious photos of the sky above…and a town below?

Survey shows that many Japanese business people’s sleep patterns have changed since teleworking

2021-09-09T03:00:00Z
More naps, more early bedtimes, and even more difficulty sleeping are some of the changes people experienced.

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Voice Actor Takuma Nagatsuka Makes Solo Singer Debut on October 6

September 09, 2021 1:01am CDT
The voice of Leo Saionji (KING OF PRISM), Jun Fuyumi (The Idolm@ster SideM)

Japan Confirms Extending State of Emergency to September 30

posted on 2021-09-09 11:19 EDT by Alex Mateo
Extended from original September 12 date in 19 out of 21 prefectures

Shibuya Loft’s new Mini Log House: The perfect hideaway for a stylish staycay

2021-09-09T13:00:00Z
Tiny cabin makes big dreams come true.

Company Charged For Selling Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Lookalike Products

posted on 2021-09-09 15:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

The First Original Music CD from the Idol x Gambling Character Project Gandol is Now Available for Pre-order at Animate International

Sep 9th 2021
”We were born to be showered in your adulation."

Love Live! Njigasaki Member Tomori Kusunoki to Release Winter-themed 3rd EP on November 10

September 09, 2021 9:57pm CDT
All of the four songs are written/composed by herself

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Extended from original September 12 date

Wow Japan is getting hit very hard

My letter to you in Japan
Dear Japan You are a strong and I know you can get through these times of hardships so I say to you stay safe and keep the faith and to other strong countries also sincerely your #1 TAN member AnimePoster

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We pop into Bear Paw Cafe in Osaka… Actually it popped out to us

2021-09-10T13:00:00Z
An adorable way to help deal with complex problems.

The top 70 words that keep showing up in Japanese light novel titles (and yes, isekai is one of them)

2021-09-10T14:00:00Z
I Was Called to a Delicious Alternate World by the Too-Cute Devil Lord isn’t an actual light novel title yet, but it’s only a matter of time, data analysis shows.

A house in the Japanese countryside for just US$9,100? You bet we bought it!【Photos, video】

2021-09-10T17:30:00Z
Welcome to the SoraHouse. We’re cheap.

Uma Musume Character Becomes Scarecrow for Local Festival

posted on 2021-09-10 14:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
The displays for the 29th Scarecrow Festival will remain until September 20.

‘Cho Kabuki’ to be Streamed Online in Japan and Overseas

Sep 10th 2021

Japanese Production duo AmPm Release ‘Jakarta’, the Third in Their Series of Jet-setting Dance Tracks

Sep 10th 2021

Super God Neiger of Akita helps kid get favorite soft drink with the power of customer service

2021-09-11T01:00:00Z
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just wear pointy shoulder pads.

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The top 70 words that keep showing up in Japanese light novel titles (and yes, isekai is one of them)

They started to bring the title names back down to earth in a more realistic kind of way and I’m all for it for anime

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It’s about dam time! Japan’s Kurobe Dam to open to public in 2024, public to decide route’s name

2021-09-11T05:00:00Z
Considered one of the greatest feats in the history of construction in Japan, Kurobe Dam plans to open its floodgates to visitors.

Japanese university developing coronavirus vaccine in form of a nasal spray

2021-09-11T13:00:00Z
Would you rather get a vaccine in your arm or in your nose?

Studio 4ºC Creates Anime Ad For 20th Anniversary Aaliyah Album Release

September 11, 2021 4:37pm CDT
Ad serves as continuation to original 2001 teaser ad

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Japanese netizens give their thoughts on how English has changed the meaning of “senpai”

2021-09-12T13:00:00Z
The new usage has even made Japanese news.

Japan considering adding charges for plastic convenience store utensils, hotel hangers, and more

2021-09-12T15:15:00Z
I guess my days of plastic spoon-hoarding days are now over.

Tokyo farewells Japan’s only double-decker Shinkansen with a special escalator at the station

2021-09-13T03:00:00Z
An escalator ride like no other.

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Is this the tiniest teleworking space in Japan?

2021-09-14T08:00:00Z
Small building comes with a big price tag.

Dua Lipa’s ‘Levitating’ Song Gets Anime Music Video With Nostalgic 80s Style

posted on 2021-09-13 23:30 EDT by Kim Morrissy

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Inuyasha Composer Kaoru Wada Discharged From COVID-19 Hospitalization

posted on 2021-09-14 00:31 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Composer was hospitalized late last month

As Part of VTuber Group hololive English’s 1st Year Anniversary Project, pixiv’s hololive English Art Battle Contest is Under Way

Sep 14th 2021

These Attack on Titan Trash Cans Were Made to Swallow Garbage Instead of Humans

September 14, 2021 6:55pm CDT
Change for the Blue project promotes recycling and urban sanitation

Nakagin Capsule Tower’s rare “pink capsules”, formerly used in the sex industry

2021-09-14T15:30:00Z
The people of Nakagin Capsule Tower are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of the soon-to-be-demolished iconic building.

Here’s what happens when Cowboy Bebop’s star voice actor tries imitating a bird【Video】

2021-09-14T18:30:00Z
Koichi Yamadera: The Man, the Myth, the Pigeon.

Anime crime alert – One-of-a-kind anime banner stolen from 72-year-old Tokyo public bath

2021-09-14T18:30:00Z
Owners don’t think the Kageki Shojo noren thief was a fan, though.

WARPs UP Cover Lambsey Mega-hit ‘Planet’ in Chinese, With Arrangement by Lambsey Member Shinjiroh Inoue

Sep 14th 2021

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Bandai Namco to Unveil Life-Size RX-93ffν Gundam Statue in Fukuoka Next Spring

posted on 2021-09-15 02:32 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
New mobile suit based on RX-93 ν Gundam will have protagonist tricolor, new long-range fin funnel mount

Onetime Kalafina Member Keiko Releases Her First New Music Since March, Along With New Music Video

Sep 15th 2021

Living with coronavirus in a Japanese share house

2021-09-15T13:00:00Z
Firsthand account reveals there are pros and cons to catching the virus in a communal living environment.

Mr Sato makes a frightening purchase at an Akihabara vending machine

2021-09-15T15:15:00Z
A product literally shrouded in mystery.

Real-life heart of the cards? Amazing Yu-Gi-Oh! hand floats up to man in Japanese river【Pics】

2021-09-15T17:45:00Z
Man says he got winning hand without even being in a duel.

Creamy Mami VA Takako Ohta to Release Her First Album in 31 Years, “Voice of Angel”

September 15, 2021 7:53pm CDT
The album will be available digitally worldwide on October 20

Rimuru Tempest VA Miho Okasaki Posts Lyric Video “MY SPIRAL” featuring Cute Illustration

September 15, 2021 8:33pm CDT
Her debut single “Happiness” ranks 13th on its release day

Akihabara’s landmark “meat building” is being sold as pandemic continues to hit neighborhood hard

2021-09-16T02:15:00Z
Mansei meat company can no longer afford to continue owning the building that’s been a local icon since 1991.

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Osaka finally gets its own Pokémon manhole covers with team of Electric/Steel-types

2021-09-16T05:00:00Z
Hard work and tough sports are the themes of these newly installed Pokéfuta.

Pokémon TCG Illustration Contest 2022 Open to US Entries

September 16, 2021 5:34am CDT
Winners will get cash and the opportunity to have their art featured on a promo card

ANA to auction off replica first class seat and real window frame from a Boeing 777

2021-09-16T16:00:00Z
A rare chance to add a touch of first class to your home.

This Tokyo apartment complex lets you paint your room, offers community BBQ and camping gear

2021-09-16T17:30:00Z
And it has a community DIY workroom!

Ayana Taketatsu Releases Two Lyric Videos from Her Food-themed Concept Album

September 16, 2021 7:30pm CDT
A special web program to celebrate the album’s release was also live-streamed

Squish, pop, and roll your way through Tokyo’s new ginormous bubble-wrap play park

2021-09-17T01:00:00Z
What’s better than popping bubble wrap? A whole room of oversized bubble wrap.

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ufotable Founder Hikaru Kondo Admits to Evading 138 Million Yen in Taxes

posted on 2021-09-17 02:05 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Prosecution: Demon Slayer & Fate anime’s studio, president allegedly hid 441 million yen in income

Radwimps Band’s Guitarist Akira Kuwahara Goes on Hiatus

posted on 2021-09-17 11:03 EDT by Alex Mateo
Remaining band members acknowledge report of extramarital affair

Life-Size Moving Gundam in Yokohama Is Powered By Wind Energy

posted on 2021-09-17 15:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Bandai Namco Group aims to attain 35% reduction of carbon emissions by 2030, net zero emissions by 2050

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MYTH & ROID Holds 1st Online Solo Concert Exclusively on Stagecrowd this 25th September

Sep 18th 2021
MYTH & ROID Holds 1st Online Solo Concert Exclusively on Stagecrowd this 25th September! Also Streaming Overseas!

Senbero US$10 Japanese home drinking…with stuff from Ikea?【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】

2021-09-18T16:30:00Z
Mr. Sato’s sausage party has a tragic surprise.

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Tokyo Skytree Lights up for Demon Slayer From October

September 19, 2021 1:56am CDT
Rengoku’s Flaming Nichirin sword illuminates the world’s tallest tower on September 25

Singer Maon Kurosaki Recuperating After Collapsing Due to Epidural Hematoma

posted on 2021-09-19 06:53 EDT by Egan Loo
Kurosaki goes on hiatus for at least 2 months to recuperate from emergency surgery

Japanese elementary teacher gives awful excuse for leaving his smartphone in girls changing room

2021-09-19T13:00:00Z
“Oh, okay. No problem. If that’s why you did it, no big deal!”

Overly honest taiyaki restaurant flooded with customers after admitting to reducing sweet beans

2021-09-19T17:30:00Z
Honesty is the best store policy.

Tokyo coffee master reveals easy trick to make instant coffee almost as good as fresh-brewed

2021-09-20T01:00:00Z
”I drink instant coffee all the time” cafe owner tells us, then shows us how.

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Tabasco Japan says you should add hot sauce to your beer, but are they right?【Taste test】

2021-09-20T05:00:00Z
It’s not just the alcohol that’s giving this beer a kick.

Sephiroth in real life? How to unsheathe a massive 6.8-foot samurai sword

2021-09-20T13:00:00Z
It’s not every day you get to see moves like this outside of anime and video games.

Sound! Euphonium and Yamaha Collaborate to Welcome Back the Music

September 20, 2021 2:23am CDT
Live streamed events, in-store virtual events to be held

“Who the hell are you?” Japanese man asks bear while it’s attacking him

2021-09-20T16:00:00Z
Bear refuses to answer.

ABS Wholesale Center cuts out the middleman to a good time【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】

2021-09-20T17:30:00Z
We take a no-frills approach to a night of drinking.

Macho in another world – Japanese muscular man stock photo sites adds isekai category【Photos】

2021-09-21T02:15:00Z
This guy looks like he could have been a hero in the real world already.

The popular Night at the Aquarium: Lots of Sex exhibit returns to Tokyo’s Sunshine Aquarium

2021-09-21T03:00:00Z
We bet you’ve never read the words “sexy” and “fish” in the same phrase before.

New Fuma ninja being recruited for first time in 400 years

2021-09-21T03:30:00Z
Odawara ninja clan disappeared from history four centuries ago, but the city is training a new generation for a new mission.

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Reversible Destiny Lofts needs your help to protect its destiny during coronavirus pandemic

2021-09-21T05:00:00Z
Architectural landmark in Tokyo faces a shaky future.

Sega closes landmark Tokyo arcade, massive crowds gather, manager vows comeback【Pics, video】

2021-09-21T13:00:00Z
Chapter of video game history comes to a close, but staff are still hoping for a new beginning.

107-year-old Japanese sisters are oldest twins in the world, according to Guinness World Records

2021-09-21T16:00:00Z
The pair took the Guinness World Record from another pair of twins, who were also Japanese.

Chiba Police Removes VTuber Traffic PSA Video Following ‘Feminist’ Backlash

posted on 2021-09-21 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Alliance of Feminist Representatives wrote public letter criticizing VTuber’s ‘objectifying’ design, but denies involvement in video’s removal