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Noborito Station on the Odakyu Line got a Fujiko F. Fujio facelift! We take a trip through the Anywhere Door to check it out.
Discovery of Rekka Katakiri’s erogame contributions cause venue to pull plug on event less then three weeks before it was scheduled to be held.
Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution remakes the Pokémon franchise’s first film in full CG, and the trailer shows Ash and pals like we’ve never seen them before.
Anime that told fans “We’re in serious trouble” has a troublingly tiny art revision for home video release.
There are going to be tons of Pokémon in the film but it’s still a little weird hearing Pikachu cuss.
Pokémon fashion comes to Harajuku, and we’ve got a massive photo preview to help you decide how to customize your dress shirt.
Sweetly suggestive cleaning staff takes good care of Japanese traveler’s anime goods in New York hotel.
”Devil modifications” lead to arrest in multi-prefecture investigation.
City Hunter wants you to join the Osaka Prefectural Police, but is he really the right spokesman?
Freebie given to moviegoers for newest Fate/stay night anime movie turns into a major windfall for one fan willing to part with the images of the heroine.
Mail-order fashion company opens Harajuku showroom so fans can see the shirts before they buy, and also offers in-store exclusive patterns.
Adaptation of Makoto Shinkai hit now has a high-profile American director, who the producers say was their first choice.
But given Mom’s past cosplay skills, maybe she should have seen this coming.
Powerhouse GAN demonstration even has tech giant Elon Musk applauding its awesomeness.
Seiri-chan is making the leap from manga protagonist to the movie screen, and in a live-action adaptation.
KanCole superfan upgrades his regular bathtub to an ita-bathtub.












Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced
Back to the Future gets anime/manga artist makeover with chibi Marty and handsome Biff【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced
Back to the Future gets anime/manga artist makeover with chibi Marty and handsome Biff【Pics】
Photos of Complete Strangers: Japan’s new strange, and strangely compelling, capsule toys【Pics】
You will never guess why this Tokyo candy store never fully opens its shutters
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at beef bowl chain Sukiya?
Japanese convenience stores get old-school elegance with their own tokonoma alcoves【Photos】