Anime & Manga
Unabashed lifelong otaku’s final online words express admiration for another recently departed anime/manga legend.
The first Cardcaptor Sakura anime film will experience a revival in selected theaters throughout Japan.
Several visitors to the doujin anime, game, and manga convention Comiket have reported peculiar clouds generated by the heat and sweat of everyone present.
The new instrument is also perfect for confusing your bandmates when you tell them that your biggest musical influence is a skeleton.
This is what a collaboration between popular manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and American outdoor clothing/accessories brand Columbia looks like!
Fans in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong will be able to join the ninja action in a live-viewing of the final Tokyo performance of the Live Spectacle Naruto play!
As you’d see in any election race, there are sweet characters, stern faces and some crazy candidates you’d never think would win…
Swiss super otaku Melonpan might just be the most bonkers Resident Evil fan on the internet…
Will station staff let him give up his kaiju monster-fighting days and allow him to commute like an ordinary Japanese salaryman?
Two cops, a gang and a macho man meet. This isn’t the start of a joke, it’s Action Pose 2!
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Investment groups says it has “bought the copyright” to the hit anime and manga franchise, plus cast Chinese idol singer in a key role.
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Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
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Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence
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Giant Pokémon appear in Yokohama sky in awesome drone art show at World Championships【Pics, vids】
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Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
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KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism- Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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A visit to Japan’s Kirby Cafe to eat the Kirby car cake and more!【Photos】
Dinner is served! Get your teeth into giant marine isopods – tastes just like chicken!
Flex and pose your way to fitness with the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure exercise program!【Video】
How to fix damaged trading cards quickly and easily
Now you too can imprison a wizard with real-life “Frozen” handcuffs
Store where you pay to shoplift returns to Tokyo
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit
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Studio Ghibli producer shows us how to draw Totoro【Video】
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