First television anime based on work of Voices of a Distant Star creator to air as part of spring TV season.
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Samurai Moon and Ronin Jupiter are just two of the characters to appear in this impressive series.
The beloved Pokémon continue to unstoppably, and adorably, expand their territory.
If you love anime and you’re looking for affordable housing in Tokyo, your search may be over.
Bags, wallets and a Casio watch in a Crystal Star compact case are some of the beautiful items coming to Isetan department stores this spring.
Once again, boobs block the path between Japan and the West.
Sailor Moon fans looking forward to the upcoming art exhibit at Roppongi Hills now have more to be excited about: limited edition tickets with extra goodies!
After striking a chord with so many fans during its original run, Nodame is coming back for an encore.
Cats love cardboard boxes, so why not combine the two and create a cute new lineup of adorable characters?
It’s not easy being Pika.
IBM Japan wants 208 people to be scanned into 3-D avatars and put into a virtual world designed after the one depicted in anime Sword Art Online (and hopefully return).
Maybe the U.S. presidential candidate doesn’t have as much otaku cred as some people think he does.
Illustration features decades of Western animation icons drawn in Japanese style.
















Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Tokyo’s newest hot spring bathhouse and foodie spot opening next to Japan’s biggest fish market
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Krispy Kreme Japan’s sakura donuts are almost here!
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
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
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
Tokyo’s newest hot spring bathhouse and foodie spot opening next to Japan’s biggest fish market
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Krispy Kreme Japan’s sakura donuts are almost here!
Our Japanese-language reporter has fun with a toilet paper gun, but finds two clear drawbacks
No, this isn’t a Kirby specialty store – It’s a Japanese superfan’s Kirby room!【Photos】
Chinese mom thinks airline’s toilet is too small, makes her son poop in the rear cabin
A crash course in Japanese folktales from a trip to the five Taro Parks of Gifu【Photos】
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender