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Teenage girl who was ritualistically buried alive during the Middle Ages says she can relate.
Once you see her you’ll never unsee her… which sucks if you need to find your way around the Tsukuba Space Center.
Gojyo Taxi is hoping that the ability to evolve pig-tailed magic girls in their cars will boost usage, and “hope” is a wonderful thing.
You really ought to check out the video, because screenshots don’t do justice to this visually impressive game for Android and iOS devices.
Are anime girls on aircraft and recruitment posters enough to moe-tivate you to join the Japanese Self Defence Forces?
This new “Moe Beer” could be Akashi Brewery’s most momentous addition in its 300-year brewing history.
A city in northern Japan unveils its new moe character whose three-pronged mission is “moe x rap x town revitalization.” Yep, rap is included.
Our reporter hops on a plane to Paris to check out Princess Crêpe, a Japanese-style creperie in the City of Lights!
If you’re a resident of Singapore, you’ll definitely want to check out what your neighborhood looks like in moe character form!
Chinese website bilibili recently took a reader poll to find the most “moe” characters of 2015. Not only was the competition fierce, but the “cute dudes” top 8 was extremely surprising.
Well, that’s one way to bring all the boys to your well-raked yard…
Despite being one of the few legal forms of gambling in Japan, boat racing (kyotei) is not enjoyed by most people. Many Japanese people have never been to a race and would struggle to give you directions to one of the large-scale venues across the country where they take place.
So Boat Race Biwako has taken the daring move of implementing a new promotional campaign of hardly even acknowledging the existence of boats and instead starting a fantasy sports system based on a quintet of doe-eyed moe girls…because it just wouldn’t be Japan if they hadn’t.



















Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
We go looking for a monkey mommy like Punch with Amazon Japan’s ultra low-rated orangutang plushy
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Beautiful 3-D puzzle kit lets you build Ghibli’s Spirited Away bathhouse with no tools, glue【Pics】
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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
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
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Beautiful 3-D puzzle kit lets you build Ghibli’s Spirited Away bathhouse with no tools, glue【Pics】
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Cup Noodle maker apologizes for pale-skinned depiction of Naomi Osaka in anime ad【Video】
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Japanese convenience store sandwiches get extra protection from new business backpack
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in Japan
Kodomo no Omocha creator draws new manga pages for an unexpected new home
Sega’s Like a Dragon yakuza teaches “useless” English, let’s use it to learn some useful Japanese