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Japan’s biggest doujinshi convention’s cosplay models were looking especially summery this year.
Otaku from across the nation pack the halls of Tokyo Big Sight for Japan’s biggest independent manga/anime art festival.
Peach John’s Master’s Bra design draws inspiration from an official national treasure of Japan.
NAFCA text covers the skills, both in drawing and speaking Japanese, that you’ll need to start an anime artist career in Japan.
With new Pokémon toys on the way, McDonald’s is trying to get ahead of the problems being caused by speculative scalpers.
Medical apparel company expands Pokémon line and addresses a complaint from fans about the original design.
Six feline friends, with one a secret, are ready to stick to surfaces and transport some Ghibli cuteness.
Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers.
Heero Yuy isn’t going to kill you while you eat, but his voice actor is going to read an all-new Gundam Wing scene.
Earthenware flutes include bilingual instructions, sheet music to play the My Neighbor Totoro opening theme song.
A way to show your love for the heroine of Satoshi Kon’s directorial debut without losing your sanity.
Cofounder Toshio Suzuki, animation director of The Boy and the Heron create cozy anime short for a company that’s all about making cozy textiles.
Legendary shojo manga/anime creators share their cast of characters with the Belgian chocolatier.




















Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
School Lunch in Japan 【You, Me, And A Tanuki】
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbor Totoro Plate for 2026
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
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
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
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
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
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
School Lunch in Japan 【You, Me, And A Tanuki】
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbor Totoro Plate for 2026
Bros? Kart? Party? Japanese gamers pick their top 5 Mario series
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Translation debate: how do you say “oh my God!” in Japanese? Netizens have many different answers
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Matcha mocchiri balls appear at Starbucks in Japan for a limited time
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]