mecha
Tokyo gift shop offers to put you in the cockpit of the very first anime mecha that had one.
Heero Yuy isn’t going to kill you while you eat, but his voice actor is going to read an all-new Gundam Wing scene.
Anno working with other key members of the Evangelion and FLCL staff on a brand-new Gundam series full of teenage girl angst and robot team battles.
Giant Ingram steps out of the anime world to fight crime in Japan on behalf of the police force.
Pre-orders open for Archax, which follows anime tradition right down to having an awesome start-up sequence.
Sure, testing your Eva synchronization rate in the entry plug is pretty cool, but so is the food faithfully recreated from the anime.
Char takes over McDonald’s for a limited time, but are his burgers as good as he says they are?
In quarantine, every hour is wine and dine. Make do with a new hobby before losing your sanity!
Legendary Entertainment is ready to roll the dice on adapting the biggest anime mecha series of all time for the overseas live-action movie market.
It’s time to stand up and be counted, and help choose the coolest stuff to ever come out of the entire 40-year universe of Gundam.




















Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Lawson convenience stores sell a mega katsu sando, and there’s a hack to get it cheap in Japan
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Starbucks x Peanuts collaboration brings Joe Kind Snoopy to Japan with exclusive drinks and goods
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
New Mt Fuji bra set lets you wear Japanese art under your clothes
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako strips away the cosplay for new photo book
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high