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Eva’s special friends take the stage for a special event at series 30th anniversary celebration.
After traveling to four cities in Japan, the exhibit is ready to head out and meet the international Sailor Moon fan community.
Ticket on-sale dates also announced for Takarazuka Revue production inspired by Symphony of the Night.
Stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli film gears up for its first performances outside Japan.
Four actresses will now share the protagonist part for the adaptation of the Studio Ghibli anime.
Adaptation of Studio Ghibli classic is coming to London, keeping its Japanese stars and Japanese-language dialogue.
Adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki anime returns to two Japanese cities, first performances to be held this summer.
Adaptation of Studio Ghibli anime earns more Olivier Award nominations than any other production this year.
More than a dozen different characters from the hit video game will take the stage this spring.
Couldn’t make it to the theater to see the adaptation of the Studio Ghibli anime masterpiece? Now you can watch it from home.




















Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
It’s the RocketNews24 Christmas Party! Coming to you from the McDonald’s off Highway 8
Coming of Age Day costumer turns our 40-year-old reporter into a glammed up, garish Yankee【Pics】
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
It’s the RocketNews24 Christmas Party! Coming to you from the McDonald’s off Highway 8
Coming of Age Day costumer turns our 40-year-old reporter into a glammed up, garish Yankee【Pics】
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Following the Find Seiji a Girlfriend Project, our reporter now has to meet his girlfriend’s mom
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Japan’s wildest Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony celebrates new adults in Kitakyushu 【Photos】
Cup Noodle releases extremely modified versions of their original flavors【Taste test】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Why French tourists are flocking to a tiny island of 230 people in Japan’s Inland Sea
Does everyone dress crazy at Japan’s craziest Coming of Age Day ceremony?【Photos】