Jujutsu Kaisen, Hunter x Hunter, and Rurouni Kenshin are all part of the kick-off to this century-mark celebration.
Weekly Shonen Jump
Enako’s newest project with publisher of Shonen Jump features cosplays for characters both new and old.
Live English subtitles and interpretations will be part of this year’s major manga celebration.
Grown-ups weigh in on the question of whose art has stayed in their hearts into adulthood.
Shiro Usazaki understands fans are upset about the series ending, but asks them to keep those feelings to themselves.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Oodles of noodles! Udon chain pays homage to all 47 prefectures of Japan with 47 dishes【Photos】
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
We create the Ultimate Giga Big Mac, and it’s the best Big Mac we’ve ever tasted
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Weekly
- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest- Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Monthly
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
- 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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Yearly
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
RECOMMENDED STORIES
We create the Ultimate Giga Big Mac, and it’s the best Big Mac we’ve ever tasted
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Make (lots and lots of) room for this enormous new Taiko no Tatsujin controller from Hori
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
We visit “the best conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Japan”
Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
The tragedy of Mononofu, the functional two-and-a-half-story bipedal robot【Pics & Video】
-
