Design allows owners to mix and match upper body art, and also has a practical purpose.
anime (Page 154)
Summer’s fury has no mercy for this fan’s Evangelion figure.
Hardcore Love Live! fan celebrates birthday of his pick for best girl by wearing a merchandise mountain that’s big enough for eleven people.
Fan of actor from Fate, Bleach, and Detective Conan franchises wanted to hire an imitator, but got a response from the actor himself.
Read More
Perhaps the 52-year-old voice of Inuyasha and Ranma should seriously consider a mid-life career change to manga artist?
We can (hardly) believe it, but the long-awaited anime is finally going to get in the damn theater!
Because the only thing better than seeing 1,500-plus Pikachus is seeing a squad of Eevees at the same time.
When the actors look like they just stepped out of an anime, things are off to a good start.
Seven out of ten say they enjoy anime and manga, and over 15 percent spend more than 90,000 yen a year on their otaku hobbies.
Turns out even physical media benefits from a free trial, one of Japan’s largest manga publishers learns.
Photos show rural Aomori town’s continuing tradition of artistic agriculture with convenient access for travelers.
Exclusive merchandise celebrates 40 years of zany antics from Lum, the most beloved character of legendary manga/anime creator Rumiko Takahashi.
Large evacuations have made their way along the western coast of Japan as heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides throughout the area.
Wedding rings for men and women, plus an awesome Poké Ball box for when you pop the question.
Episode featuring Ash disguising himself as a Passimian is missing from Disney broadcast lineup.
People around the country are in awe of the clip, which was taken without the use of filters or any editing software.
Special cover illustration for 50th anniversary issue of Weekly Shonen Jump terrifies fans of anime/manga martial arts saga.
The official title of the new Dragon Ball Super movie has been announced, and it confirms that a familiar and fearsome foe will be returning, to many fans’ delight!













Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Pizza Hut Japan’s new ie-kei ramen pizza is here and weird, but is it tasty too? [Taste test]
Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
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
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Godzilla hammer from Japan lets you smash nails like a kaiju
Pokémon’s Ash Ketchum is crazy strong, can easily carry creatures twice his body weight
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japanese bath hack: Toss iris leaves in the tub for a traditional shobu yu soak【Photos】
Bros? Kart? Party? Japanese gamers pick their top 5 Mario series