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These Azumanga Daioh sweets are older than many anime fans, and they’re not the only uneaten collectors’ food otaku have hung on to.
Continuing outbreak causes organizers to call off dojinshi event for the first time in its 45-year-history.
A suggestive suggestion to shower more frequently.
Nipppombashi Street Festa regularly draws over 200,000 people to city’s Denden Town neighborhood, but not this year.
Otaku, artists, feminists, and a Tokyo assemblyman weigh in on the controversial crotch-revealing image.
Having an anime crush usually drains your wallet, but here’s how your 2-D passion can make you richer instead.
For those who aren’t planning to hang on to their monetary presents from grandma and grandpa, advancing their oshi is the top plan.
Are you the one in a shirt from junior school, the who wears an all-black outfit, or someone else?
The case cover hangs from the neck which frees up your hands to trade, display, or easily stow your favorite character goods.
Star of Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Symphogear gives a very special hello to her fans’ butts.
“I don’t love my crush anymore, but I want someone else to give them their love,” says message on Kyoto container.
Men and women feel very differently about whether this man should go after his crush in Japan.
















Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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]
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
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Studio Ghibli and Uniqlo team up for line of beautiful T-shirts and bags, but not in Japan【Pics】
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan is in the grip of sticker fever and no one is safe, including us
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Top 5 Super Nintendo World souvenirs for winter 2021 according to staff