Anime News Network
Anime industry news and reviews. Features an encyclopedia, forums, surveys, and contests. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/
Posted by Anime News Network (Page 7)
The Japanese noodle restaurant chain Marugame Seimen, which specializes in udon (thick wheat noodles), has started a social media marketing campaign targeted at high school-age girls, JK Udon Kawaii (“High School Girls Udon Cute”).
Nana Mizuki welcomed an extra-large guest on to the stage during her two-day concert at the Tokyo Dome.
Goku cosplayers on flying nimbuses are popping up all over the world to delight and astound civilians.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
Are 100-yen shop Daiso’s gel nail polish strips a good dupe for salon quality nails? Let’s find out
Weekly
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses- Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
- Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
- Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost- Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Monthly
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Yearly
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
Are 100-yen shop Daiso’s gel nail polish strips a good dupe for salon quality nails? Let’s find out
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Japan unveils Laundroid, the world’s first laundry-folding robot
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
New Pokémon Gaming Headset for Nintendo Switch will turn you into Pikachu
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Japanese spoon puts electrical field in your mouth to trick you into tasting salt, now on sale
How to power up the coolest cheap souvenir from Nintendo’s official shop with a trip to Daiso
-
