otaku (Page 6)
Policy also allows for bereavement leave when idols retire, leaving office early for surprise concerts.
It’s not the first full-scale figure of the Eva pilot, but it’s the first one you can pose.
“The cutest Rei Ayanami” and glowing Unit-01 don’t come cheap, but they offer serious impact for truly hard-core Evangelion fans.
Virtual idol queen might get an entire airport named after her in one of Japan’s largest cities.
In a normal year, right now anime fans wouldn’t just be emptying their wallets, they’d be filling up blood vials too.
With the magic of smartphones, find out who’s starring in an anime while barely even lifting a finger.
He did the one thing you shouldn’t do if you don’t want your idol merch to go up in smoke.
The PS5 is welcomed into the world at a Japanese shrine with a long history of protecting electronics.
Die-hard fans of the series can once more sleep in Mari Ohara’s bed, dry off with her monogrammed towels, and take her room key home as a souvenir.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Same-sex prostitution business technically legal in Japan, goes untouched by police
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Weekly
- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
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
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
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Monthly
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
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- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Yearly
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】- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Same-sex prostitution business technically legal in Japan, goes untouched by police
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Suspected Japanese panty thief acquitted when accuser can’t prove stolen panties are hers
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
We almost cried on our first visit to this under-the-radar budget Italian restaurant in Japan
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
-
