Tongue-lashing has fans of Idolmaster, Evangelion franchises thinking they’ve heard that voice before.
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Hello Kitty’s home company is running its yearly poll to decide which out-of-company character will get their own event at the Puroland theme park.
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Perplexing perspectives: when left is right, and right is right, our brains melt but we’re impressed nonetheless.
Local citizen takes the law into her own hands and catches the prepaid card-stealing bird, but lands in trouble with the authorities herself.
Hideaki Anno recalls working on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind with the Studio Ghibli legend.
Product was created to meet customers’ “various needs,” in this case enjoying the taste of beer while in the middle of your shift.
Three-concert series welcomes some of the biggest names in the anime/idol music world to the city of angels.
Oh, and there’s also all-you-can-eat crab as part of the deal at this hotel in the coastal onsen resort of Atami.
And other otaku have a theory about where he learned it.
The director of anime Your Name gives us a glimmering glimpse of the beauty of the Asian nation, and also civil engineering.
It’s the name that turns many English-speakers off, but even people in Japan sometimes take issue the way Calpis can linger in your mouth.
Exasperated wife says “OK. Should I pick something up for us instead?” is the wrong answer.
Tokyo makeup artist tells us why having a joso-loving lover makes the relationship “twice as fun.”
Why keep the job you have now when you could be creating Hyrule’s forests, dungeons, and monsters instead?
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Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
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Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Uniqlo’s new Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies modeled for the first time【Photos】
Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Giant wearable baby head, huge randoseru backpack part of empathy-boosting art exhibit in Japan
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Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
We try the new teriyaki burgers from McDonald’s Japan 【Taste Test】
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
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