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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…
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New Reports on Manga Author Ashihara Hinako’s Death Poorly Received
Authors and fans alike are criticizing reports from TV station NTV and publisher Shogakukan on the death of manga author Ashihara Hinako.…
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This Shinto Shrine in Tokyo Appeals to Runners, Foodies, and Manga Fans
Planning a run? One shrine in Tokyo, made famous by a long-running manga, has a protective charm just for you. Plus ,…