Exclusive merchandise celebrates 40 years of zany antics from Lum, the most beloved character of legendary manga/anime creator Rumiko Takahashi.
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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!
Her channel is less than two weeks old, but she’s already amassed more than 30,000 subscribers with her cuteness.
This should be welcome news if you’ve been waiting for more animated skating action from Yuri and the gang!
The latest movie from Toei Animation’s PreCure series showcases every single magical heroine from the series’ 14-year run. Let’s get dancing!
Legendary Entertainment is ready to roll the dice on adapting the biggest anime mecha series of all time for the overseas live-action movie market.
Beloved anime character Totoro is celebrating his 30th birthday this year and is getting an exciting line of new merchandise that Ghibli fans won’t want to miss! Read More
The mere sight of this feudal Japanese shadow hero will strike fear into the hearts of criminals.
Japanese fans vote in survey for their favorite anime characters who hail from the U.S.A., including sports stars, violent killers, and mecha pilots.
There’re dumb otaku, and then there are dumb otaku who need to make a 300-kilometer (186-mile) trip just to get arrested.
The classic theme song comes to life in a brand-new way that evokes a different style of “miracle romance.”

















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Psychological horror anime gets new T-shirt line, and even the fabric is meant to be unsettling
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
New rules allow Japanese adult film actresses to stop the sale of their videos after five years
Enjoy Kyoto (Part 2) — Take a tour of Sumiya, the only remaining ageya building in Japan
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
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
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Psychological horror anime gets new T-shirt line, and even the fabric is meant to be unsettling
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
New rules allow Japanese adult film actresses to stop the sale of their videos after five years
Enjoy Kyoto (Part 2) — Take a tour of Sumiya, the only remaining ageya building in Japan
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
“World’s most spacious public toilet” baffles the mind in Japan
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop