On March 12, 2016, the 10th Seiyuu Awards honoring the best voice actors and actresses in Japan was held. Taking home the Best Voice Actor Award was Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, best known to the Western audience perhaps for his role as Kirito in Sword Art Online.

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March 9 is Hatsune Miku's Thanksgiving Day in Japan. Let us go back to the basics and enjoy some of the best known Miku songs every produced!

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Tokyo Otaku Mode is partnering with Japan Week 2016 to share Japanese culture with NYC! NYC is becoming more and more permeated with it, from its cuisine, including ramen and sake, to its entertainment, including anime and manga.

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I saw it suddenly one day in Asakusa, a strange spectacle in front of me that burned into my eyes. They looked as if they were all wearing samurai armor. Timidly, I approached for a better look, but I was left utterly confused. “Who are they?” I wondered. Paying no mind to the crowds, they lined up in front of the Kaminarimon. Even tourists were staring with curious expressions…

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The Steam game by Playism, Gocco of War, is currently on sale exclusively through Tokyo Otaku Mode!Gocco of War is set in “Gocco Studio Japan” - a...

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ClariS revealed a new MV “Hirahira Hirara” which will be included in their album called “SPRING TRACKS -Haru no Uta-” (Release Date:2nd March). Spring almost comes near to Japan!

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While most of Japan slept, BABYMETAL uncovered a short trailer for their highly anticipated second album “METAL RESISTANCE” (release date: April 1) featuring a preview of their new single “KARATE” which you can already get on iTunes!

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The 12th Annual Animé Los Angeles took place in Ontario, California.

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Tsumami zaiku was developed during the Edo Period (1603-1868) as a way to enhance the beauty of kimono with hair ornaments that represented the traditional Japanese themes of natural seasonal beauty. Time-honored patterns included chrysanthemums, sakura blossoms, and cranes, but modern tsumami zaiku has a much more lenient design that includes objects like stars and roses.

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From the first black-and-white Game Boy to Nintendo 3D, Japanese artist memi's animation showed generations of Pokemon evolving with technology.

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Video games have come a long way since the days when you were forced to play as one specific main character. If you were a girl who didn’t want to play as a boy character, or even if you were a boy who was tired of playing as a burly man, then your gaming options were limited.

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Talented Japanese artist Shinrashinge wowed us last time with his Doraemon paper cup manga. This time, he's back with yet another classic - Dragon Ball!

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March 6 is designated as "Otouto Day" or Younger Brothers' Day in Japan to celebrate all the annoying little brothers that bring much frustration and happiness to their older siblings. (Don't worry, there are days for other siblings too!) If you're an *otouto*, this is your day to go prank on your onee-san and onii-san! We've put together a collection of some of the most iconic anime younger brothers for all the younger brothers out there!

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SILKY, CACAO, and HAPPY visit the café where MILPOM works part-time. They chat about their ideal type of men, which turns into a crazy girl talk!...

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It’s March now, and in Japan that means it’s nearly the end of school year. For students in their final year of high school, it’s time for them to move on to college, work, or whatever else they want to do with their lives, and say goodbye to their teachers and friends.

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Learn how to make these super adorable TOMPacasso cookies!

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Head to these stores in Japan for all the amazing toys you could ever want!

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Japanese illustrators have taken to Twitter to show appreciation for cosplay that have caught their eyes - and the results are stunning: the creation travels from 2D (the original anime, manga or game) to 3D (cosplay) and back to 2D (fan art) again!

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Ever since my neighborhood’s conveyor belt sushi restaurant closed down, I’ve been hoping that some entrepreneur will build a new one nearby. So far, that hope has gone unanswered, and I’m wondering if Japanese Lego enthusiast Doctor Pei has a similar lack of revolving seafood dining options in his vicinity.

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"I'm just a guy who's a steamed bun." - Saitama

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