AI project with major anime talent agency will allow for recreation of voice actors’ voices and translation into other languages.
Son Goku
All we knew was that the bag contained Dragon Ball anime figures, and that was all we needed to know.
Anime’s most famous martial artist enters his ultimate-bling form, and so does one of his many rivals-turned friends.
Special cover illustration for 50th anniversary issue of Weekly Shonen Jump terrifies fans of anime/manga martial arts saga.
Father-to-be from Arizona gets more than the one million Facebook likes needed to persuade his wife to call their newborn Son Goku.
You’d have to be almost as wealthy as the Briefs family to win all four of the different versions!
Who was chosen to voice the Monkey King in the Japanese-language version of League of Legends? His voice sounds oddly familiar…we’re just Saiyan’.
In Japan, Colonel Sanders has been known to dress up as Santa Claus around Christmas time and as a giant purple robot around…other times, but now he’s found an even cooler costume. Starting February 15, Colonel Sanders will cosplay as Dragon Ball Z’s Goku at seven different locations in Japan. Each statue will hold one of the seven dragon balls, distinguished by the number of stars contained in the middle.










Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Which convenience store onigiri rice balls are the most popular? Survey reveals surprising results
Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now
Eevee returns to Japan’s famous Tokyo Banana, bundled with a cute tote bag
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
This beautiful Nara inn was once home to a Living National Treasure
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Eevee returns to Japan’s famous Tokyo Banana, bundled with a cute tote bag
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
This beautiful Nara inn was once home to a Living National Treasure
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Nara deer shikadamari phenomenon continues to baffle visitors at Nara park
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist
What A Disgrace! Was This Olympic Boxing Match Fixed? Referee Expelled
Best breakfast in Akihabara? Might be the breakfast buffet at this “family restaurant”
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Sanrio teams up with murder reincarnation anime Oshi no Ko for adorable new merch line
Convenience store onigiri rice balls become even more expensive…but are they worth it?