Once he was just a junior high kid who drew a Mega Man robot, but now he’s one of the most beloved comic artists in the world.
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The cast of Demon Slayer is the latest to encourage good hygiene habits (not counting the boar’s head) in this humorous illustration.
Yoko Maki comes out of retirement to reimagine Luffy as the only boy at an all-girls high school.
Anime characters are known for their big eyes, but this time it’s some tiny ones that are causing terror.
This talented artist let the sweet escapism of the Pokémon world seep into her real life living space.
Japanese fan artists give us a glimpse of what a normal life would be like in the amazing world of Pokémon.
Are you the one in a shirt from junior school, the who wears an all-black outfit, or someone else?
No boring charts or dull text for video gaming’s most playful AAA publisher.
From The Chronicles of Narnia to Anne of Green Gables, Japanese children’s book publisher’s artwork shines.
Japanese artist explains why turning your ashes into a pencil is a better choice than turning them into a diamond.
Over 100 illustrations allow kids, teachers, and children’s hospital staff to create smiles and curiosity with the beloved anime/video game characters.
Creators of One Piece, Naruto, and My Hero Academia got together at friend’s place to get tipsy, created piece of manga history while they were at it.
An ergonomic advancement for the modern gamer.
Japanese artists bring the Pokémon icon’s anime-to-live-action evolution back to illustrated form.
”Clear files” aren’t really clear, which is what makes this optical alteration possible.












We recommend not buying one pack of Japan’s new convenience store corn soup-flavor fried chicken
Ohaw? Ruibe? Pocche? While traveling in Japan’s north, we try Ainu cuisine for the first time
Japan’s double-decker portable rice cooker/bento maker is better than ever with new version
Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program returns after six years with free tours and festival experiences
Wait, some Shinkansen trains already have private booths that only cost 1,500 yen for an hour?
Osaka Starbucks has one of the city’s coolest photo vantage points, but it’s going away soon
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
Nagoya’s famous Shinkansen platform noodle shop has other, better branches nearby
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
12-year-old British girl who went missing in Tokyo found safe after visiting anime sites around Yokohama
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
Japan’s Rabbit Island in danger of becoming Boar Island, tourists asked to follow feeding rules
7-Eleven Japan brings back best-selling flat croissant that became a hit on social media
Stay at a hotel with a bed for your plushie in Japan
Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Osaka Starbucks has one of the city’s coolest photo vantage points, but it’s going away soon
Sushi Bus: Japan’s first conveyor-belt bus lets you eat sushi while sightseeing around Tokyo
Anime fans can now wear a Seiko watch inspired by Japan’s One Piece Shinkansen
Nagoya’s famous Shinkansen platform noodle shop has other, better branches nearby
Studio Ghibli unveils new interactive stationery dioramas that bring anime movies to life on your desk
German woman rescued from Mt. Fuji after suffering altitude sickness symptoms, hiking to peak anyway
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
Masturbatory aid maker Tenga releases officially licensed anime versions in Japan and U.S.
Universal Studios Japan partners with manga horror master Junji Ito’s Tomie
7-year-old boy left behind on Mt. Fuji by his own dad
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
Winnie the Pooh cosplays as Yuzuru Hanyu for new plushie collaboration
KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi collection that takes moon-viewing to extreme levels
Japanese airlines set to cut fuel surcharges for international flights in September and October