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A new cafe for female otaku in Osaka says neither boys nor normies are allowed. Naturally, we had to check it out for ourselves!
From Pikachu to Totoro, these onigiri rice balls are as cute as they are delicious-looking!
Tongue-in-cheek comic and anime hit One-Punch Man might feature the most powerful character ever, but that doesn’t preclude it from having the funniest character ever too.
This is what happens when you combine centuries-old traditional Japanese painting with modern anime, and we love it!
One artist’s crossover artwork featuring the Sailor Scouts in Saint Seika-style costumes is currently going viral—and it’s easy to see why!
Sagamihara City is offering Sailor Moon marriage certificates sporting an image of JAXA’s Hayabusa spacecraft.
Is the landmark manga and starting point of the smash-hit anime losing its cultural relevancy?
With gigantic casts of characters who are groomed to become fan favorites, what’s not to love? Did your favorite idol anime make the list?
Japan went nuts over The Force Awakens, but not enough. The next film is slated to be released a month late in Japan — and some are blaming Yokai Watch!
It’s humans versus mutated super-strong humanoid cockroaches in an epic battle to take over Mars. Complete with Dragon Ball Z yelling.
Now you can enjoy a vacation in cool anime style with Sailor Moon travel accessories in six character designs.
Just because superhero Saitama’s bald head is cold in winter doesn’t mean yours has to be too.
It’s been four years since the famous football club set foot on Japanese soil, and soccer manga creator Yoichi Takahashi commemorated their visit with a special piece of artwork.
Pikachu continues to zap brightness into our lives, this time as stationery in hand-drawn patterns!
Krillin, Gohan, and Porunga would like to talk to you about which car you should use your Dragon Ball wishes on.
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Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
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Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Order of Culture from Japanese emperor
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Japan’s newest tempura is…potato salad tempura?!? [Taste test]
Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
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