It’s a lovely day as two post-apocalyptic storytelling legends talk with each other for the first time.
fan art
Maybe for another series it wouldn’t be a headscratcher, but Yoko Taro is surprised about one request.
“Of course all the money is yours to keep!” says Eiichiro Oda while announcing temporary free-for-all.
Global movement shows us an anime star we’ve seen many times, but in ways we’ve never seen before.
A few simple changes let you wear your love of Nintendo on your figurative sleeve and literal face.
The pages are filled with intricate etchings of everything from talk-show guests to Shadow of the Colossus to Coraline.
Talented fan takes John Wick, Pikachu, and Marvel heroes back to the golden era of Japanese poster graphic design.
Japanese fan artists give us a glimpse of what a normal life would be like in the amazing world of Pokémon.
Love Live! Sunshine!! voice actress gives her school idol character an old-school makeover.


















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Studio Ghibli theme park announces VERY low daily attendance caps, start date for ticket sales
Terrace House star Hana Kimura’s suicide proceeding as a criminal case
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first written test
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Studio Ghibli theme park announces VERY low daily attendance caps, start date for ticket sales
Terrace House star Hana Kimura’s suicide proceeding as a criminal case
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first written test
Do different brands of Japanese tofu taste different? We try all the supermarket types to find out
This is the one and only kakuni pork bowl restaurant in Tokyo, and it’s amazing
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test again
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
What’s Your National Stereotype? Japanese Sinking Ship Joke Has Got You Pegged