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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.
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.


















Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
“They will bounce” promises Final Fantasy director as Tifa joins fighting game cast
With entrance exams looming, “ads that only students can see” appear in Tokyo train stations
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese maid delivery service brings omurice to your door 【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
“They will bounce” promises Final Fantasy director as Tifa joins fighting game cast
With entrance exams looming, “ads that only students can see” appear in Tokyo train stations
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese maid delivery service brings omurice to your door 【Video】
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Coca-Cola Japan brings out clear lime Coke with former gravure idol as their poster girl
Happy 40th birthday, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A!
Super Mega Important Debate: Fried gyoza or boiled gyoza? 【Poll Closed】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen