Annual study shows sixth straight year of revenue growth and historical first in media format preference.
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Movies like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro feature in the exclusive new collection.
Short anime adaptation titled Twilight Wings will focus on the Galar region introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Disgruntled 34-year-old woman says she wished the staff had died and Kyoto Animation workers lived.
Do you know the name of the Pokémon anime’s main character? Congratulations! Here’s a thousand dollars!
Sure, we suppose you could make money by treating your Pocket Monsters like this, but it’d make you the real monster.
Production committee for Fragtime, studio’s most recent anime that’s playing in theaters right now, say their repeated attempts to communicate have yielded no response.
Tear-jerking reports from multiple artists as studio, which produced a theatrical anime this year, erases its online presence.
Moomin fans will love this big, beautiful plush — and thanks to the Moomin series’ 75th anniversary, he could be yours!
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Bringing one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most legendary anime films to life is a tall order, but they just might have pulled it off.
Too busy for a sit-down meal at the Pokémon Cafe? Let Pikachu help you quickly satisfy your cravings for the sweetest meal of the day!
President of Gainax, production company that made Evangelion TV series, allegedly told her “It’s practice for when you become famous.”
Fan has a theory as to why everything goes dark for losing Trainers even though they never get hurt, and it’s pretty convincing.
Three young women fight off the winter cold with the warmth of friendship and delicious Gurakoro (yes, that’s something McDonald’s sells in Japan).
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Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
You can now get Poké Ball-shape diamonds for your rings in Japan【Photos】
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces- Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
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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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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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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Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
You can now get Poké Ball-shape diamonds for your rings in Japan【Photos】
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
We try Keiji, an incredibly rare and expensive one-in-ten-thousand salmon sushi 【Taste test】
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
Ghibli Park adds new anime food to the menu at restaurants and Kiki’s bakery
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Mr. Sato discovers his inner beaver with a 16-inch chocolate “twig” at Tokyo Station
4 Japanese beauty fads that Westerners just don’t understand
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Japan’s pretty lifestyle brand made an ultra-cheap Switch controller, but is it any good?
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