Universal Studios Japan‘s upcoming Universal Cool Japan campaign rides are rolling out in January with a new ride attraction inspired by fashion model and singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Crayon Shin-chan) and upgraded versions of “Evangelion The Real 4D,” “Attack on Titan The Real,” “Biohazard (Resident Evil) the Escape,” and “Monster Hunter the Real.”
Fan anticipating the launch of “vangelion The Real 4D” got a sneak peek of the experience in a new ad.
Forget Christmas, tis the season for all things Star Wars! In Japan, convenience store chain 7-Eleven is leading you on a quest for new Star Wars merchandise.
A retailer in Singapore swung and completely missed with their advertisement that was trying to catch some of the Black Friday shopping buzz.
If you ever thought Eren from Attack on Titan needed a Sailor Moon-esque costume change sequence, your prayers have been answered.
Fairy tales are certainly timeless classics, but I’m sure we’ve all felt that they could have been just a little better had they only featured pugs instead of people.
Will the fact that they’re perpetually soft boost or hinder sales?
There’s a new megaphone in the works that can translate the speaker’s message into three languages—and people in Japan can’t get over how ‘Doraemon’ the whole thing is.
Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of the popular Detective Conan anime franchise, and details on the upcoming 20th film of the series are gradually being revealed!
The legendary California burger joint says it will open its first Japan location in March 2016, to the delight of Tokyo expats and Japanese alike.
We’ve showcased a number of calming videos featuring traditional craftsmen at work, but this clip has the added bonus of suspense.
In a short, short time from now, this awesome Star Wars lantern could be in a room very, very close to you.
What kind of training do aspiring voice actors undergo before debuting as pros in Japan? We took a trip to a Tokyo voice acting academy to find out!
Video game localization company Sekai Project explained to the Hardcore Gamer website its reasons for removing DEADFACTORY’s Yohjo Simulator game from Steam on November 20.
A mystery Naruto countdown page has recently appeared on Weekly Shonen Jump magazine’s website, but scant details are leaving fans guessing as to what exactly it means!



















Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Life hacks from Japan: Cancelling a stop on an elevator, amazing curry and more
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Sega apologizes after exec says Puyo Puyo players eat beef bowls with cheese
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Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
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Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
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Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Sega apologizes after exec says Puyo Puyo players eat beef bowls with cheese
It looks like fish, but does it taste like it? Imitation tuna almost breaks our minds 【Taste test】
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Okayama prefecture to receive its first Pokémon-themed manhole covers【Pics】
Hey, 2020s kids! The ’90s have a sticker picture message waiting for you in Tokyo
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Possibly the greatest textbook doodles of all time
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism