After a three-year absence from animation, Hideaki Anno is coming back to help a new project for one of Japan’s most beloved science fiction series.
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Looking for a scenic outing this month? This lakeside park in Shiga will leave you transfixed with all of its autumn glory.
…and which are still worth visiting even if you’ve never watched or read the Hokkaido adventure anime/manga.
Our two most eligible bachelors, one a dog-loving trained actor and the other a former pharmaceutical researcher turned rapper, are looking for that special someone. Could it be you?
Characters from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Howl’s Moving Castle will keep you warm and cosy in the cold.
A giant Pikachu beguiles us with its cute face and affordable price tag, but there’s one surprising hurdle to owning one.
Eye-catching regional sushi gets awesome-looking bento illustrations of video gaming’s martial arts masters.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology discusses project with Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno.
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