If you’re picking up one of Uniqlo’s new Pokémon Trading Card T-shirts, you’re going to want to hold onto the tag.
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Joy is here, with an array of our favourite characters, and vehicles, from famous Ghibli films.
Japan’s biggest doujinshi convention’s cosplay models were looking especially summery this year.
Otaku from across the nation pack the halls of Tokyo Big Sight for Japan’s biggest independent manga/anime art festival.
Peach John’s Master’s Bra design draws inspiration from an official national treasure of Japan.
NAFCA text covers the skills, both in drawing and speaking Japanese, that you’ll need to start an anime artist career in Japan.
With new Pokémon toys on the way, McDonald’s is trying to get ahead of the problems being caused by speculative scalpers.
Medical apparel company expands Pokémon line and addresses a complaint from fans about the original design.
Six feline friends, with one a secret, are ready to stick to surfaces and transport some Ghibli cuteness.
Refusal of sales and mobile app account bans to be implemented, following latest case of speculators spoiling fun for fans and upsetting regular customers.
Heero Yuy isn’t going to kill you while you eat, but his voice actor is going to read an all-new Gundam Wing scene.
Earthenware flutes include bilingual instructions, sheet music to play the My Neighbor Totoro opening theme song.
A way to show your love for the heroine of Satoshi Kon’s directorial debut without losing your sanity.




















Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Skip Tsukiji sushi?!? This seafood-stock ramen restaurant is a great reason to do just that
Osaka teen arrested for hacking into Internet cafe’s app to steal data, was helped by Chat-GPT
Real-world Koraidon and Miraidon Pokémon are ready for their close-ups【Photos】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Real-world Koraidon and Miraidon Pokémon are ready for their close-ups【Photos】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Legendary pie shop Anna Miller’s is returning to Tokyo, bringing iconic waitress uniforms with it
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
End of the line for Japan’s absolute favorite waitress uniform and one of its favorite pie places
The 20 best anime magical girls, as chosen by 10,000 Japanese fans
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell