artificial intelligence
AI project with major anime talent agency will allow for recreation of voice actors’ voices and translation into other languages.
Yuriko Koike turns to generative AI to share her policy stances and goals with mixed audience reactions.
Our reporter’s spouse takes on the AI program in a battle to find the fastest way to his heart through his stomach.
No chance of your spokesperson causing off-camera scandals if they don’t exist off camera.
Photo editing app is like having a production team adapt your life into anime, in more ways than one.
Wants to help people find spouses who don’t meet their preferences for age, income, or education.




















Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Rules of tea, business cards, and bowing – 10 Japanese business manners young people are tired of
Japanese city creates giant bread bed photo spot for limited time
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
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】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
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
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Rules of tea, business cards, and bowing – 10 Japanese business manners young people are tired of
Japanese city creates giant bread bed photo spot for limited time
Muji’s Nuka Paste for Pickling is perfect for making your own Japanese pickles at home
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Tokyo restaurant’s all-you-can-eat gyoza and all-you-can-drink beer starts at just 20 bucks
We investigate the “secret menu” at Tendon Tenya: vegetable tempura for 210 yen?!
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
Are you a sweet and salty fan? Try the new Chicken Ramen Choco Flakes, the dream collab snack
Tokyo DisneySea’s Frozen Kingdom: Elsa’s home at Fantasy Springs has a surprising attraction