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Constant companion Pikachu also gets a girlish makeover.
Anime director Mamoru Hosoda returns to time travel for an examination of the brother/sister relationship, but with one big twist.
Debut work by teen creators smashes crowdfunding goal in less than two hours, aims to be better than made-by-adults titles.
“Does it bother you that I’m not completely human?” Alita asks, but it’s really just how huge her eyes are that’s freaking people out.
Animate and the Toshima ward of Tokyo held a joint press conference on Friday to announce that an “Ikebukuro PR Anime” is in the works.
The official website for the Oshiri Tantei (Butt Detective) web anime project began streaming a “Puputto Fumutto Kaiketsu Dance” (“A Wind-Breaking Victory Dance“) video on Friday.
Pokémon’s leading man transforms yet again for new film with animation production from the studio behind Attack on Titan.
This lady knows how to turn heads with her eye-catching assets.
According to Yoshitada Fukuhara, anime may be the only thing left to save Japan’s economy.
Actor joins cast of in-production film from Legendary Entertainment based on already-forgotten footnote to smash-hit Pokémon franchise.
Batman shows he’s equally comfortable taking part in a tea ceremony or trying to cut Samurai Warlord Joker down with a katana.
This long-running children’s series may not be doing it on purpose, but is making significant strides in LGBT acceptance in Japan.
Missed your chance to eat at the limited-time Pokémon restaurants? The new eatery will be ready for you whenever you come to town.
Not ready to convert your own car into a shrine for your favorite anime characters? No problem, this rental car company will loan you one!

















When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Robot noodle chef starts working in Tokyo train station, serves up taste of the future【Video】
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki is still drawing…and walking in his Vans
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
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from 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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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
Robot noodle chef starts working in Tokyo train station, serves up taste of the future【Video】
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki is still drawing…and walking in his Vans
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
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Akiba Dental Clinic: The Akihabara dentist where a moe maid in cosplay cleans your teeth
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Japan’s budget chain restaurant Saizeriya might just be the perfect first date location
Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
The five-patty Lotteria burger wasn’t big enough, so we made a 35-patty burger instead!
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】