Earlier this year, pro tennis player Kei Nishikori became the first Asian man to make it to the finals of the U.S. Open Championships, and was subsequently the first Asian man to qualify for the star-studded tennis event, the ATP World Tour. He was also the first man in Japanese tennis history to place 5th in the world rankings.
To add to his list of “firsts”, Nishikori is also probably the first tennis star to receive a manga style portrait illustrated by The Prince of Tennis mangaka (manga artist), Takeshi Konomi. Check out the stylish piece after the jump!
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
McDonald’s Japan releases a pancake pie for new retro kissaten coffeeshop series
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan
Japanese delivery company tests ideal kotatsu temperature for cats, with live cats
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Kyoto may be getting more modern, tall buildings as city relaxes development limits
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan
Japanese delivery company tests ideal kotatsu temperature for cats, with live cats
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Kyoto may be getting more modern, tall buildings as city relaxes development limits
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
All-you-can-eat doughnuts at Mister Donut: How many can we eat in 60 minutes?
Minecrafter somehow turns blocks into the beautiful, organic worlds of Studio Ghibli
The complete guide to sushi in one handy picture
Japan’s 25 most popular cat names
Entire shop of Cardcaptor Sakura anime merchandise to open in Tokyo this month
Tour the Japanese imperial family residence through this special post-renovation feature【Video】
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Solo cherry blossom viewing — 30 percent of young men in survey plan to see sakura alone【Survey】
Silver 1,000 yen coin to be issued for Shinkansen’s 50th anniversary