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The August issue of Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shonen Magazine is announcing on Thursday that Ryōsuke Fuji will adapt Hiroshi Seko’s Attack on Titan: Lost Girls novel into a manga series. The manga will debut in the magazine’s next issue, which Kodansha will publish on August 9. The manga will have a color opening page.
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
Tokyo’s first gourmet choco banana specialty shop is worth stopping in Harajuku for
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo adds exclusive drinks to the menu for autumn
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
Stay in a hotel in Japan where you can see a UFO
Kyoto Tower mascot termination reveals dark side behind cute Japanese characters
Japanese sake brewed to pair with cocoa cigarettesBrand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped trainSanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use themBrand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
Stay in a hotel in Japan where you can see a UFO
Kyoto Tower mascot termination reveals dark side behind cute Japanese characters
Japanese sake brewed to pair with cocoa cigarettes
Do all big Japanese cafe chains just give you a tea bag when you order black tea? Let’s find out
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Hafu: Telling the story of Japan’s mixed-race minority and changing attitudes in society【Q&A】
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time, but is it any good?
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Investigating an Old Schoolyard Myth: Is a Single Ejaculation Really Equal to Sprinting 100 Metres?
Nintendo’s Kirby zooms into Japanese convenience stores Family Mart’s Super Satisfied Fest
Cosplay as a sexy shadow warrior with the new Ninja Bikini from Japan
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included