Low incomes possibly to blame for huge drop-off in number of working artists as they get older.
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This is about as much love for the classic anime and manga as you’ll ever see stuffed into one piece of artwork.
After a recent announcement that the series will end, net users are buzzing that a sudden 2014 change in the comic actually predicted its conclusion.
Can you guess what character Hello Kitty has teamed up with this time? Hint: it involves a famous character sporting very distinct eyebrows!
The virtual birthday cards she’s been receiving online show the popular virtual idol in a number of poses and scenarios.
Check out Hatsune Miku showing off her shiny tresses without her signature twin tail hairstyle.
The crowdfunding project has received huge support to assist new talent, who start out in the industry on notoriously low wages.
The Pikashoe is one of more than a hundred creatures currently being captured in the colourful sneaker Pokédex.
According to this survey, tracksuit gym uniforms aren’t as bad as some more popular cosplay choices.
A number of impressive details hidden within the image has made fans go crazy for this limited-edition print.
The champion player shows off champion poses that set off a trending hashtag on Twitter in Japan.
If the early ‘90s anime and manga gets remade, Yu Watase thinks it should look like this.
Comiket sizzled on opening day with hot beauties from favourites like One Piece, Love Live!, and even Pokémon.

















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Ghibli releases a Howl’s Moving Castle that walks and lights up【Video】
Mr. Sato tries to eat a cheap beef bowl, gets a massive, luxurious surprise in the process
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds more magic to its Kiki’s Delivery Service collection
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Ghibli releases a Howl’s Moving Castle that walks and lights up【Video】
Mr. Sato tries to eat a cheap beef bowl, gets a massive, luxurious surprise in the process
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds more magic to its Kiki’s Delivery Service collection
Mos Burger vs Burger King: Which chip butty is better?
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
McDonald’s Japan now serving $10 premium Quarter Pounders with truffle sauce, pineapple, or chorizo
World record set for most crane games in one arcade with new game center in Tokyo
Is Starbucks Japan’s new Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino suitable for adults?
This is what a 10,000-yen (US$92) Tokyo bento boxed lunch looks like【Taste test】
The most expensive fish sausage we could find in Tokyo divides our opinions, empties our wallet