Japanese artist reimagines Marvel’s all-star cast, creating storm god Thanos, “Widow Ninja Black Spider” and “Chivalrous Ant Thief.”
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Sonic the Hedgehog’s live-action movie design is too ugly to live, director and studio promise to make changes.
Sonic’s butt, Jim Carrey’s Snidley Whiplash mustache, and “Gangsta’s Paradise” in a preview that we’re not sure if we’re supposed to take seriously.
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
Even if the suggestion was coming from one of the greatest Japanese filmmakers of all time, the Studio Ghibli anime director thought it was rude.
The rain falls up as the director of Your Name and J-rock band Radwimps are back with a gorgeous look at Tokyo in both a storm and magical sunlight.
Director Makoto Shinkai shares a sneak peak at his upcoming anime movie, and it looks as beautiful as you’d expect.
The director speaks to us about the film and how elements of Japanese culture have influenced him.
Photo of creator Hideaki Anno’s personal script is a sign that the long-awaited film is finally moving towards completion.
”I was startled by the size of Godzilla’s thighs,” says Olympic coach as team officially adopts Godzilla Japan nickname.
Draco Malfoy’s real-life actor apologizes for causing offense through his “ignorance.”
Would chance to direct boyhood favorite franchise convince Hideaki Anno to push back the release of his seven-years-in-the-making Evangelion finale?
Japanese artists bring the Pokémon icon’s anime-to-live-action evolution back to illustrated form.
Video game designer Yuji Naka only needs two sentences to explain what’s wrong with this weird-looking version of the Sega star.
Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution remakes the Pokémon franchise’s first film in full CG, and the trailer shows Ash and pals like we’ve never seen them before.

















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
The first restaurant in Japan to serve anmitsu sweets is still in business and still amazing
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
The world’s first Pokémon GO specialty store just opened in Tokyo!【Photos】
Japan’s favorite ramen chain is vanishing from Tokyo, but its ramen sauce ice cream is a must-try
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】