Decision follows backlash to advice such as “A woman’s enemy is always other women,” but not everyone is happy.
One director dominates the top 10, which looks very different from the casual poll, except in one way.
Our otaku reporter loves kebabs and wants the food to end up in his mouth, not on his shirt and anime merch.
MUJIcom Higashi Ikebukuro seeks to deliver a health-conscious, community-based approach to meals.
Sure, we humans are regular failures versus UFO catchers, but what about our primate cousins?
Our resident blade boy supporter doesn’t need to look at the label to know what flavor her favorite characters are.
A month-long shortage of goods had many park visitors leaving empty-handed with no yummy souvenirs for their memories.




















Meet the Japanese grandma who manually operates vending machines in the countryside
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Miyagi restaurant refuses to accept customers’ money after tsunami warning evacuation
We find what looks like an alien species at a fish market so of course we make sashimi out of it
Japan’s Capybara Long Bath Championship 2022! Upstart powerhouse vs. original dynasty【Video】
Japan’s Hardcore Gamer General Election generates different results from casuals survey…sort of
Sales of My Melody merchandise featuring Sanrio character’s mom’s life advice get cancelled
Japanese hot spring charges almost 35 bucks for bucket of uncooked carrots, otaku likely to pay up
Japanese man breaks into school to recover stuff teacher took from him…over 40 years ago
Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappuccino is the only date we need this Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli asks fans to help Hayao Miyazaki replace his beloved eraser
Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick becomes the real world’s coolest subway pass
Japanese bento serves up a slice of the samurai life in a special carry case
Japanese company engineers soft toys that will nibble your finger, for folks who are into that
Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
English for otaku – New book provides fans with skills to internationalize their oshikatsu
Long wallet or bifold? What your wallet says about you in Japan
Tokyo condo frees up space by putting a shower in the kitchen
Hidden Easter Egg in Akira shows animator’s hilarious passive-aggressive frustrations
Perfectly made snow Totoro spotted by anime director in Japan’s frozen north
Japanese Internet mesmerized by photo showing road that appears to go straight into the sky
Sustainable Otaku Goals: A framework to help you avoid fan burnout
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl game music is now free to enjoy or download for a limited time
Our cat mom reporter learns how her cats truly feel about her through a cat translation app
How often do Japanese high school kids watch anime, and do boys and girls watch the same series?
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Country kimono! Project completes set of over 200 designs for every nation at Tokyo Olympics【Pics】
Japanese gamers vote for most frustrating, spirit-crushing video game
Retro game personality test: What the way you wrapped your N64 controller cord says about you
Japan’s Hardcore Gamer General Election generates different results from casuals survey…sort of
Sales of My Melody merchandise featuring Sanrio character’s mom’s life advice get cancelled
Japanese hot spring charges almost 35 bucks for bucket of uncooked carrots, otaku likely to pay up
Japanese man breaks into school to recover stuff teacher took from him…over 40 years ago
Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappuccino is the only date we need this Valentine’s Day
Lace boxer briefs for men: Japanese company creates underwear that’s beautiful and functional
Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso: Behind-the-scenes trivia and secret Easter eggs revealed
Japanese design company combines human bed and cat tower, proves felines are who runs the home
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gets a happy ending to his broken eraser tale
Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
Japanese teen boy picks worst woman to randomly ask if she wants to make an adult video
Akihabara bar’s secret menu beer is a massive treat in the world’s biggest otaku culture center