The glittery, galactic battles of Usagi and her friends will be performed live in the United States as a 2.5-D stage production!
The city of Yokohama adds an awesome, eight-meter (26.3-foot) tall attraction to convince people to come down from Tokyo for the afternoon.
We send our best and brightest Disney otaku to interrogate the Disney producer on Japan’s new release, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
16-year-old who attends all-boys high school was feeling lovelorn, so the aquarium offered an unorthodox solution.
Throwing planet-smashing energy beams at one another is OK, but those martial arts masters better keep their middle fingers down.
Why fix a problem in seconds when you can throw an extended hissy fit instead?
Exclusive beverages are inspired by an ancient New Year’s calligraphy tradition to help customers “get excited over unknown Japan”.
Come for the food and drink inspired by Rumiko Takahashi’s first manga series, stay for the special guest appearance by Maison Ikkoku.
200-year-old sake brewery teams up with Final Fantasy’s legendary designer for a very special crossover.
Explosion occurred during dinner rush at second-floor restaurant.
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