These iconic series, spanning sci-fi to sports, were instrumental in paving the way for anime of subsequent decades.
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Special exhibition recreates Underground Arena to celebrate the martial arts series’ 30th anniversary.
Stylishly cute new kitchen good pays homage to an item from the fourth generation of Pokémon games.
Chihiro, Haku, and No Face all take the stage as Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece comes to life.
One of Japan’s leading art directors leads the way in raising funds for an issue that’s close to his heart.
Teaser video for Love Live! Virtual School Idol promises a shakeup to the hit anime/game’s formula.
Who wouldn’t feel like whipping up a batch of sweets if they shared their house with Pikachu and some other Poké pals?




















Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Should you warm up your convenience store onigiri rice balls in the microwave?【Taste test】
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Tied to a desk but wish you were outdoors? Grab yourself a lawn-feel keyboard!
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Should you warm up your convenience store onigiri rice balls in the microwave?【Taste test】
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Tied to a desk but wish you were outdoors? Grab yourself a lawn-feel keyboard!
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese Internet sad to see the word “chikan” becoming commonly used in English
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station’s west side: Quite possibly best spot in Japan for Pokémon GO
Book of over 200 Hayao Miyazaki Totoro pre-production illustrations, some never published, now on sale
Hong Kong’s new Hot & Spicy KFC chicken creatively reimagined as explosions in fiery ads
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Japanese island with a population less than 10 is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides