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Come for the heartwarming story of a famous artist actually getting time off to spend with family, stay for the weird Japanese linguistics lesson!
Japanese animation has long had a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable, but is it pushing too far these days?
Pikachu used…elbow drop?!?
Live-action adaptation of Japanese-produced animated movie has an extremely ambitious performance schedule.
The only thing better than catching ‘em all is giving one away to put a smile on a stranger’s face.
Anime characters are known for their big eyes, but this time it’s some tiny ones that are causing terror.
Nipppombashi Street Festa regularly draws over 200,000 people to city’s Denden Town neighborhood, but not this year.
Otaku, artists, feminists, and a Tokyo assemblyman weigh in on the controversial crotch-revealing image.
Latest discharge leaves only one free broadcast station in all of Japan still willing to show Interspecies Reviewers.
Tiny background detail in ‘80s manga masterpiece getting new attention decades later.
The number of female voice actors listed in the annual Voice Actor Directory has more than quadrupled since the guide was first released 19 years ago.
Fan-focused food fun is a 30th-birthday party for the fantasy franchise, and also the only restaurant in Japan where you can DRINK jellyfish.
This talented artist let the sweet escapism of the Pokémon world seep into her real life living space.
The iconic rubber-limbed main character’s high school version is…surprisingly normal-looking.
Critics said “Maruta Shiga” was a reference to human experimentation during World War II, but some see the same problem in his new name.
Controversial anime divided opinions even within Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization.
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Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
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Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
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Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
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