Looking at sexy anime and manga is a time-honored way of rubbing away work-caused stress in Japan, but you’re supposed to wait until after work.
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Detective Conan usually uses the power of his brain to defeat his foes, but this trick unlocks a legitimate superpower for the anime sleuth.
With a beer in our left hand a shelf full of manga within reach of our right, we’re not sure why we should ever leave.
Texan cosplayer UniqueSora has been wowing social media with perfect costumes of everything from American animation classics to ambitious anime icons.
After working on My Neighbour Totoro, animator Akemi Miyazaki steps out from her husband’s shadow to show us Totoro’s real-world birthplace.
Hollywood blockbusters of the ‘80s and ‘90s look incredible when reimagined as anime from the same time period.
Dance along with the adorable Pocket Monster, or stay in your seat and sing along with the equally cute lyrics.
Golgo 13 has spent his life putting bullets in people, and now you can put your life in him.
Twitter debate shows that one person’s eye candy is another’s visual garbage.
Brand-new caper for anime’s greatest thief is latest installment of Universal Cool Japan project.
Seiji’s warm and fuzzy childhood memories are dampened by the sudden realization that Bulma’s actually more than a little bit crazy.
Given the massive number of live shows this franchise has put on, it’s no surprise they don’t always go off without a hitch.
Maybe they should stop worrying about what’s on TV, and start worrying about why their kids aren’t asleep, says critic of critics.
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.


















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Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
It’s like the samurai era never ended at this beautiful Japanese mountain town
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
The 5 best Iwate foods and drinks to buy at the prefecture’s antenna shop in Tokyo
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Crowdfunded Little Red Riding Hood makeup debuts as “sickly look” trend continues
This fancy Shibuya hamburg shop is perfect for fans of Salisbury steak and…Ramen Jiro?
How to get to east Japan’s best highway rest stop for foodies without a car of your own
First look at Studio Ghibli’s new Spirited Away live-action stage play