Three-on-three league for young ladies sounds like the plot of an anime series itself, but it’s a real-life sports organization.
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Fan of actor from Fate, Bleach, and Detective Conan franchises wanted to hire an imitator, but got a response from the actor himself.
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Tongue-lashing has fans of Idolmaster, Evangelion franchises thinking they’ve heard that voice before.
The battle to save the world may be over, but this 81-year-old voice acting veteran still has plenty of fight left in her.
Kizuna Ai isn’t a real person, but she’s really going to be providing the voice for a different anime character.
While Anpanman was the undisputed hero of his own anime, Hiromi Tsuru’s superbly voiced Dokin-chan was the rest of us.
Hiromi Tsuru, voice of multiple anime icons, leaves behind incredible body of work, startling prescient statement in her final spoken dialogue.
Lack of Taco Tuesday in Japan is also a sore point for California-born performer.
Japan usually has no complaints about swimsuit modeling, but this time is a little different.
















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Woman kills self jumping onto train tracks, delay causes conductor to jump off tracks at other station
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Woman kills self jumping onto train tracks, delay causes conductor to jump off tracks at other station
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese foundation tests mobile meditation truck in Osaka city with promising results
These 7-Elevens are gettin’ fancy! We try their pate and terrine【Taste Test】
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japanese schoolgirl talks foreigner out of suicide attempt on her way to class【Video】
Quick-thinking, compassionate Japanese cab driver prevents passenger suicide at dam
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Man in Tokyo slices own stomach with knife near one of the city’s busiest train stations