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20 Death Game Manga To Read If You Just Can’t Get Enough Of Alice In Borderland

If watching the newest season of Alice In Borderland hasn't left you emotionally damaged enough, check out these thrilling death game manga.

If you're looking to see snow this winter, consider these 9 cities in Japan that double as festival sites.

Here are 8 unique ways to celebrate Christmas in Japan, which locals consider to be more romantic than Valentine's Day.

Handsomeness, diligence, and playfulness - you name it, Kento Yamazaki has it all. These 13 facts will make you simp even more for the actor.

From her beautiful penmanship to her not-so-hidden dance skills, these 8 facts about Tao Tsuchiya will make you love the actress even more.

Here are 16 facts about Takeru Satoh, the charismatic actor who starred in popular works including Rurouni Kenshin and Kamen Rider.

Need ideas on what to watch while you unwind after a long day? Here are 25 Japanese romance movies that are worth your time and tears.

Thrill chasers of urban exploration and fans of curious finds such as a brain in a jar, here are 9 abandoned places in Japan just for you.

Here are the top 21 Japanese romance dramas of all time that actually have engaging and interesting plots!

The Japan football team surprised the world with a dramatic comeback against Germany - here's what you need to know about them.