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Itasha brings the pain to plushie from rival of owner’s favorite anime series.
Dwango, the operators of Japan’s Nico Nico Douga streaming service, want to connect passionate cosplayers with paying jobs.
Ash has a whole new set of pals for Everybody’s Story, but his old friends are nowhere to be seen.
In today’s world of obfuscating anime titles, the straightforward Butt Detective is a puff of fresh air.
Anime veteran leaves behind a legacy of more than 50 years of landmark anime including Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
The slide from pinnacle of children’s entertainment to threat of obscurity continues for Jibanyan and crew.
Beautiful dress comes from beautiful friendship, reminds us that sometimes the best cosplay outfit is one you make for someone else.
Does that make the giant inflatable schoolgirl idol an April Geniuses’ gag?
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Anime witch Kiki and cat pal Jiji grace the bottles of fragrances saluting the Hayao Miyazaki classic.
Clever production innovation lets designers create amazingly convincing contrast between skin and other textures.
There’s something even more important than cool characters and a great story, and this contestant completely forgot about it.
The battle to save the world may be over, but this 81-year-old voice acting veteran still has plenty of fight left in her.
Director of When Marnie Was There crafts first original story for film that’s explicitly not trying to be like a Marvel movie.
Legendary anime figure weights in on debate of if you have an obligation to pay for your child’s education if their dream is to make ero games.















Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Manga is More than Just Reading, It’s a Cultural Experience – Expo 2025 with The Seven Deadly Sins
Tokyo big walk – Walking from Tokyo Station to the Big Sight convention center on Tokyo Bay【Pics】
How far away from Tokyo can you get with 5,000 yen? Let’s find out!
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
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
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Manga is More than Just Reading, It’s a Cultural Experience – Expo 2025 with The Seven Deadly Sins
Tokyo big walk – Walking from Tokyo Station to the Big Sight convention center on Tokyo Bay【Pics】
How far away from Tokyo can you get with 5,000 yen? Let’s find out!
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Almost arrested in Tokyo: Hentai Kamen cosplay leads to a brush with police in Shinjuku Ni-chome
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Tokyo park lighting up with gorgeous digital cherry blossom art display this spring
McDonald’s Japan gives us a taste of the anime world with new series of Gundam burgers
Local souvenir tip: our brains are scrambled after finding eggs cooked in the Tottori sand dunes
Why do tourists eat noodles with a green onion instead of chopsticks in this Edo town?