May, 2020 (Page 10)
Old-school design feature promises that happy days will come again and encourages community to share what it’s looking forward to.
Fan creators and their fellow otaku weren’t deterred by the fact that they couldn’t be on-site to celebrate doujinshi culture!
As the Ministry of Agriculture urges everyone to stay calm and rest assured that there is no shortage of flour.
Dragon Ball and Fullmetal Alchemist veteran mixes real-world environment with amazing hand-drawn animation.
Japan might be under a state of emergency, but the only emergency these customers are worried about is not catching limited-edition Pokémon fashion.
The shrine to Hayao Miyazaki’s anime studio famously doesn’t allow guests to take photos or videos, but now it’s sharing its own!
“Bizarre” only begins to describe the strange imagery seen in this new series of commercials as we begin prep for bug season.
Once he was just a junior high kid who drew a Mega Man robot, but now he’s one of the most beloved comic artists in the world.
Just because you’re sheltering in place doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to the good food.
The fun-loving anime robot cat gets serious as he delivers a message from the post-coronavirus pandemic world.
A forgotten piece of video game history is back in the spotlight, so is it time for Nintendo to produce a modern update?
Symbol of loyalty turned into a sign of the times, but Tokyo authorities ask people to stop.


















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Dodge the biggest problem of giving yourself a kanji name with these for-foreigner personal seals
Tokyo big walk – Walking from Tokyo Station to the Big Sight convention center on Tokyo Bay【Pics】
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Dodge the biggest problem of giving yourself a kanji name with these for-foreigner personal seals
Tokyo big walk – Walking from Tokyo Station to the Big Sight convention center on Tokyo Bay【Pics】
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Mist descends upon Japan’s “Killing Stone” after ceremony to appease nine-tailed fox spirit
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Ultimate lazy chanko – Can you make Japan’s sumo wrestler hot pot stew in a rice cooker?
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Chrono Trigger comes to Japan’s capsule toy gacha machines
Why does it take so long for Japanese trains to start running again after an accident?
American jackass tourist arrested after carving name into gate at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine【Video】