This isn’t a scene from the running of the bulls — it’s from the running of the otaku at KiraFes 2016!
Anime & Manga (Page 3)
Japan’s favourite cat is bringing cute back to melons this year — but how much will they cost?
Getting the eyes right for an anime character might be hard, but this girl is absolutely nailing it.
“Matto,” as he’s called in Japan, seriously impresses with his delicately colored illustrations of Tokyo shops.
The news just keeps getting better and better for fans of manga creative team Clamp’s beloved magical girl.
Something to wear, something to eat, and something to wear that looks like something to eat, all for fans of anime’s most famous team of magical girls.
Apparently Pikachus aren’t such great swimmers, but that’s not going to stop these two from having some seaside fun.
The hit manga-turned-anime is about to receive its first live-action adaptation for television.
The stunning new plate series brings iconic imagery from the modern-day world of manga and anime to a revered traditional art.
Animators with ties to Studio Ghibli and Walt Disney Japan team up for mouth-watering anime ad.
Anime North cosplayers bring their “A” game proving you don’t have to be in Japan for your favorite characters to come to life!
Pikachu and Nintendo find themselves in the middle of a cultural controversy in Hong Kong.
With or without permission from her creators, someone is ready to provide in-bed companionship for everyone who’s hot for teacher, as long as that teacher is Ellen-sensei.
Quickly and easily add a bit of salacious animation to your 2-D crush using things you’ve got in your kitchen.
Sometimes, the line between hospitality and hostility is a blurry one.
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Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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Beautiful anime bus will take travelers to Your Name’s countryside setting starting this month
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
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Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid- Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino- Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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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
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
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Beautiful anime bus will take travelers to Your Name’s countryside setting starting this month
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Top 27 ugliest album covers from Yugoslavia 【Photos】
Real dry bonsai trees coming to Japanese capsule toy vending machines【Photos】
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Your Name’s animated storyboards show anime phenomenon like you’ve never seen it before【Video】
Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Great Gundam news! Japan’s life-size moving giant robot statue won’t close down this year after all
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
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