Most Japanophiles in the world have heard of the smash hit anime, Dragonball Z. Recently the series gained yet another surge of popularity due to its 2009 remastered broadcast, hooking a whole new generation of fans. But how many viewers have kept up with the voice actors who worked on DBZ since the show’s final episodes aired? For instance, did you know that Ryo Horikawa, the voice of Saiyan prince, Vegeta, just recently started up a rock band?
Are his badass readings breaking your scouter yet? Just wait until you hear who else has joined his team…
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Nissin Donbei to sell Classic line of instant udon and soba noodles for its 50th anniversary
Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring
Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Hokkaido park’s “sakura on the ground” are a breathtaking reason to venture beyond Sapporo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Hokkaido park’s “sakura on the ground” are a breathtaking reason to venture beyond Sapporo
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Tied to a desk but wish you were outdoors? Grab yourself a lawn-feel keyboard!
Our pal Butch (a.k.a. Big Wave) becomes face of Taco Bell Japan’s hexagonal chicken tacos
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Sega’s Like a Dragon yakuza teaches “useless” English, let’s use it to learn some useful Japanese
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Ramen vending machine in Tokyo satisfies noodle and gyoza cravings at any time of day or night