Pikachu and two (actually one) other Pokémon species are ready to keep you warm or to just give you warm fuzzy feelings.
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Flying via Tokyo’s Haneda Airport? The Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Haneda Comic & Books is perfect for manga lovers with its 24-hour library and warm food.
Pikachu portrait with grey felt hat plushie, exclusive Pokémon card, and an honestly clever way to teach people about art history.
”Full-fledged fantasy” is focused on knights pledged to Sanrio characters on quest to save the world.
Now you, too, can transform into a Sailor Scout with the power of this limited edition Shining Moon Powder!
Our reviewer has been reading the original One Piece manga since the beginning, and finds a lot to love in Netflix’s adaptation.
YuYu Hakucho apparel line blends ‘90s anime and Christmas sweater aesthetics for a unique otaku look.
Spider-Man and Razor Ramon Hard Gay rub shoulders with some of the hottest characters in Japan!
Turn to your favorite character from the popular shonen anime for help with all of your bureaucratic needs that require a signature.
Our Nagasaki-born reporter, the grandchild of A-bomb victims, gives her thoughts on the series.
The real-life version of the newest Slam Dunk movie’s shrine is worth working up a sweat to see.
Japan’s biggest and best figure and model show returns with VTubers, action heroes, and the kind of figure that makes us wish we had an extra two thousand bucks to spend.
The live-action adaptation of the beloved anime/manga is almost here, but will it be smooth sailing into the hearts of fans in the series’ home country?
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