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Watch: Capybara Cafe In Tokyo Has Two Giant Rodents You Can Play With While Sipping Coffee
The viral video giving a sneak peek into the Capybara Cafe in Tokyo has clocked a whopping 109 million views.
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Can Japan's VTubers Be the Next Big Cultural Export And Crack Hollywood
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
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Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS, an anime adaptation of the iconic fighting game, lands on Crunchyroll in April 2025. Set in a world where magic has replaced science, the story follows Sin Kiske as he navigates tensions between humans and Gears. Directed by Shigeru Morikawa with scripts by Norimitsu Kaiho, the series promises an action-packed expan...
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Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix
Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 debuts January 12, in Japan, with worldwide Netflix streaming from January 13. Fans will witness the thrilling continuation of battles at Tottori Sand Dunes, where the Seigi and Akuma Allied Forces clash with the Perfect Large Numbers Corps. Expect gripping action, iconic characters, and stunning visuals as th...
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Man Finds Bear In Living Room As Japan Relaxes Laws On Shooting Animals
A man in rural Japan found a bear snuggled up in his living room, local media reported Tuesday, as the government prepares to relax laws on shooting the fearsome creatures.
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Experience Japanese School Life For Rs 17,000 In A Unique 'One-Day Student' Scheme
The experience aims to provide tourists with a taste of Japanese schools while boosting tourism in the region.
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Japan To Use AI Detection System To Tackle Online Manga, Anime Piracy
Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year.
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Happy Birthday, Goku And Friends: Japan's 'Dragon Ball' Turns 40
"Dragon Ball" fans on Wednesday celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise, just months after creator Akira Toriyama's unexpected death.
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch's Sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, Revealed; Will Launch in 2025
Ghost of Tsushima is finally getting a sequel. At Sony’s State of Play broadcast Tuesday, the Sucker Punch revealed Ghost of Yotei, introducing a new protagonist and a fresh setting. The sequel will feature a female hero, Atsu, and will trace her journey through the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei in Northern Japan in the 1600s. Ghost of Yotei wil...
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"Like A Magician": Nirmala Sitharaman Delighted By Hayao Miyazaki's Ramon Magsaysay Win
Notably, the award is given to people and groups who have made major contributions to Asia.
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Japan To Now Hunt Second-Largest Whale Species
Japan has expanded its commercial whaling to include fin whales, the second-largest animal species on the planet, a decision criticised by Australia's government on Thursday.
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Japan Zoo Discovers Male Resident Hippo Is A Female After 7 Years
"When introducing the animal, the person in charge of the zoo where it was kept explained that it was a 'male' and the documents required for import also indicated that it was a 'male'," the zoo said.
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'Dragon Ball' Theme Park Planned In Saudi Arabia
First serialised in 1984, "Dragon Ball" is one of the best-selling manga franchises of all time and has spawned countless anime series, films, and video games.
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Akira Toriyama, Creator Of "Dragon Ball" Series, Dies At 68
The creator of Japan's hugely popular "Dragon Ball" comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said Friday.
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Watch: Capybara Cafe In Tokyo Has Two Giant Rodents You Can Play With While Sipping Coffee
The viral video giving a sneak peek into the Capybara Cafe in Tokyo has clocked a whopping 109 million views.
-
Can Japan's VTubers Be the Next Big Cultural Export And Crack Hollywood
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
-
Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS, an anime adaptation of the iconic fighting game, lands on Crunchyroll in April 2025. Set in a world where magic has replaced science, the story follows Sin Kiske as he navigates tensions between humans and Gears. Directed by Shigeru Morikawa with scripts by Norimitsu Kaiho, the series promises an action-packed expan...
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Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Now Streaming on Netflix
Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 debuts January 12, in Japan, with worldwide Netflix streaming from January 13. Fans will witness the thrilling continuation of battles at Tottori Sand Dunes, where the Seigi and Akuma Allied Forces clash with the Perfect Large Numbers Corps. Expect gripping action, iconic characters, and stunning visuals as th...
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Man Finds Bear In Living Room As Japan Relaxes Laws On Shooting Animals
A man in rural Japan found a bear snuggled up in his living room, local media reported Tuesday, as the government prepares to relax laws on shooting the fearsome creatures.
-
Experience Japanese School Life For Rs 17,000 In A Unique 'One-Day Student' Scheme
The experience aims to provide tourists with a taste of Japanese schools while boosting tourism in the region.
-
Japan To Use AI Detection System To Tackle Online Manga, Anime Piracy
Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year.
-
Happy Birthday, Goku And Friends: Japan's 'Dragon Ball' Turns 40
"Dragon Ball" fans on Wednesday celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise, just months after creator Akira Toriyama's unexpected death.
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Cats Associate More with Words Compared to Human Babies, New Study Reveals
New research shows cats have the ability to link words and images faster than toddlers, suggesting a surprising cognitive ability in felines. Conducted at Azabu University in Japan, the study used visual cues to reveal that cats could recognise altered word-image pairings, showing signs of confusion and attention to detail. The findings, published ...
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Ghost of Yotei, Sucker Punch's Sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, Revealed; Will Launch in 2025
Ghost of Tsushima is finally getting a sequel. At Sony’s State of Play broadcast Tuesday, the Sucker Punch revealed Ghost of Yotei, introducing a new protagonist and a fresh setting. The sequel will feature a female hero, Atsu, and will trace her journey through the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei in Northern Japan in the 1600s. Ghost of Yotei wil...
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"Like A Magician": Nirmala Sitharaman Delighted By Hayao Miyazaki's Ramon Magsaysay Win
Notably, the award is given to people and groups who have made major contributions to Asia.
-
Japan To Now Hunt Second-Largest Whale Species
Japan has expanded its commercial whaling to include fin whales, the second-largest animal species on the planet, a decision criticised by Australia's government on Thursday.
-
Japan Zoo Discovers Male Resident Hippo Is A Female After 7 Years
"When introducing the animal, the person in charge of the zoo where it was kept explained that it was a 'male' and the documents required for import also indicated that it was a 'male'," the zoo said.
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'Dragon Ball' Theme Park Planned In Saudi Arabia
First serialised in 1984, "Dragon Ball" is one of the best-selling manga franchises of all time and has spawned countless anime series, films, and video games.
-
Akira Toriyama, Creator Of "Dragon Ball" Series, Dies At 68
The creator of Japan's hugely popular "Dragon Ball" comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said Friday.
