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Naki Sumo Baby Crying Contest: Giant Sumo Wrestlers Compete To Make Tiny Babies Wail

You've seen sumo wrestlers push with sheer might to clock up a win, now watch them get babies to cry in the Naki Sumo Baby Crying Contest.

In these weird otome games, you can experience dating a horse, pigeon, and the KFC founder. There are options for alpaca lovers too!

It's time to bid the Winter 2021 season goodbye and get ready for a slew of new anime series that are airing in Spring 2021.

From culture-specific terms to elusive concepts, here are some unique Japanese words that simply can't be perfectly translated into English.

Start marking your calendars and look forward to a slew of new Japanese movies that will be making their theatrical debut in 2021.

Convenience store chains, services provided, and essential phrases - here's everything you need to know about konbini in Japan.

Bookmark this page for more new Japanese dramas coming up in 2021. The list will be refreshed periodically with the latest updates.

If you grew up watching Gundam and are a die-hard fan of the series, check out these other mecha anime series that are just as good.

Start 2021 right by adding these Japanese books to your reading list and explore the quirky world of Japanese literature.

Satiate your inner fantastical desires by watching the action-packed fantasy anime series we've listed down here!