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Virtual idol queen might get an entire airport named after her in one of Japan’s largest cities.
Incredibly brief Tsurune meat-shopping scene aired exactly eight months before arson attack.
Just in time for the release of the final Evangelion movie, there’s a new way to bond with the most famous Eva of all.
First-ever theatrical release for one of the most popular and influential sports anime of all time.
You might guess the most popular Pokémon type in the country, but each prefecture might surprise you!
Designers channel the beautiful aesthetics of one of anime’s most visually distinctive franchises with Sailor Senshi-inspired décor.
Need to catch up on 70-plus volumes of Luffy’s pirate adventures? Right now it won’t cost you a single yen.
SoraNews24’s otaku reporter heads to one of Tokyo’s biggest anime fan neighborhoods and gets a massive return on his fukubukuro investment.




















7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
The story behind the giant Japanese woman in kimono on the 3-D billboard at Shinjuku
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way — Part 5: The second written test
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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】
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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
The story behind the giant Japanese woman in kimono on the 3-D billboard at Shinjuku
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way — Part 5: The second written test
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Girl Manga Power! Timeless shoujo manga that shine through the decades【Part I】
Japanese women’s breasts continue to grow, reach historic tipping point in lingerie maker’s study
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Tokyo’s new burger chain isn’t new, is disappointing, tasty, and hopeful all at once【Taste test】
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 2)