Anime Japan
Nipppombashi Street Festa regularly draws over 200,000 people to city’s Denden Town neighborhood, but not this year.
”Feel free to touch the teachers…gently” invites anime production at convention in Tokyo.
Anime-related companies/organizations across Japan and the world running their exhibitions, showing off displays, organizing sales, stages shows, and other events.
Schoolgirls, demons and anthropomorphised characters show us their best side at this year’s event dedicated to all things anime.
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Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
McDonald’s adds a Japanese daifuku pie to its menu for a limited time
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
Ramen broth, but without ramen noodles? Japan’s Nadai Fujisoba takes soba to a bold new place
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
Why don’t black-and-white cats have light-coloured backs and black bellies?
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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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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Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
Ramen broth, but without ramen noodles? Japan’s Nadai Fujisoba takes soba to a bold new place
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
Why don’t black-and-white cats have light-coloured backs and black bellies?
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
Osaka man reserved and cancelled 1,873 seats at two baseball games to get more space for self
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
We take a ride on Seibu Railway’s futuristic luxury liner: the Limited Express Laview
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Adorable Totoro lamp is here to make us ooh, aah, and learn what honnori means【Photos】
Tokyo’s new burger chain isn’t new, is disappointing, tasty, and hopeful all at once【Taste test】
Reports of PlayStation 4 “red line of death” appear online 【Videos】UPDATED
Tokyo cafe staffed by robots piloted by paralyzed and otherwise housebound people
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