West Japan gets its first 1:1-scale mobile suit with the last mecha of the anime’s original hero.
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Loyal soldiers and citizens of the anime’s Principality of Zeon can stock up on supplies for any years-long fights they envision.
Making sure they end up in the hands of Pokémon Trainers and mobile suit fans, not resellers.
Your love and care can help the droid learn over a dozen skills as he interacts with other Star Wars characters.
Some of the world’s greatest athletes hang a left at the life-size anime robot in their race for Olympic gold.
Mobile suits become permanent part of the town’s infrastructure, with more team-ups to come.
Anime mecha saga leaping to live-action in tie-up with streaming giant, Chinese theatrical release also planned.
Gundam awesomeness comes full circle in photo series that shows full-size real-world statue looking like amazing illustrations.
Japan’s personal loneliness-busting robots have their own cafe, so naturally, we ran right over.




















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
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Ghibli Museum coffee now available to purchase online
Man claiming to be Russian who swam to Japan seeking asylum appears in Hokkaido town
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Ghibli Museum coffee now available to purchase online
Man claiming to be Russian who swam to Japan seeking asylum appears in Hokkaido town
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Six ice creams you should try at Baskin-Robbins Japan, according to staff who work there
Tokyo University students rank the top 12 video games for cultivating smart kids
How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
Daily Yamazaki is your one-stop lunch senbero stop! 【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Mr. Sato discovers his inner beaver with a 16-inch chocolate “twig” at Tokyo Station
What should you do if you have Japanese money that’s been destroyed like this?
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?