Japan McDonald's latest collaboration, the Pokémon Happy Meal featuring collectible cards and toys, kicked off on August 8. Today (August 9) marked another card giveaway day, and the scenes across Mc ...
Hatsune Miku, the virtual diva who's about to hit her 18th anniversary, is still dropping collabs left and right, proving her undeniable charm and the unwavering devotion of her fanbase. Recently on X ...
Japan's trendsetting brand BEAMS, through its "BEAMS JAPAN" label, has always been on a mission to showcase exceptional Japanese craftsmanship and the stories behind it. From folk art and everyday goo ...
A striking, entirely bright red building recently popped up in Tamakawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Its unique and eye-catching design had many villagers mistaking it for some kind of religi ...
Celebrating 30 years since its TV anime debut, the ever-popular Neon Genesis Evangelion continues to churn out collaborations, a testament to its enduring appeal over three decades. Within the world o ...
As PlayStation 5 enters its fifth year on the market, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced that the PlayStation ecosystem now boasts a whopping 124 million monthly active users. But here ...
Japanese select shop Atoms is known for its frequent collaborations with major brands, with many limited-edition apparel and footwear items quickly selling out. Now, Atoms is teaming up with the late ...
Japan's Meiji Co., Ltd. has been delighting snack lovers since the 1970s with its iconic chocolate treats, "Mushroom Mountain" and "Bamboo Shoot Village." These two titans of confectionery have sparke ...
With over a thousand Pokémon now in existence, it's no surprise that many have sparked... particular interests among fans. Just take a peek at Pixiv, where the sheer volume of "forbidden" fan art has ...
These days, many companies are branching out, dabbling in unexpected ventures beyond their core business, often surprising and delighting the public. In a surprising move, Kao's home cleaning division ...
The TV anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga, "Dandadan," serialized in "Shonen Jump+," has soared in popularity, earning praise from fans for its excellent production and engaging story. The sec ...
Japanese rock band THE ALFEE's guitarist Toshihiko Takamizawa recently captivated audiences once again, not with his usual flamboyant stage moves, but with an utterly commanding new guitar. THE ALFEE ...
Founded in Nagoya way back in 1904, NORITAKE has over a century of dazzling history, crafting bespoke, high-end porcelain for the Imperial Family and earning the favor of multiple emperors. Their cent ...
Akihito Tsukushi's "Made in Abyss" has always been a fan favorite, despite its terrifying themes. Its intricate plot and the unfathomable depths of the Abyss, all wrapped up in deceptively cute charac ...
McDonald's Japan's Pokémon Happy Meal collaboration, featuring cards & toys, sent fans into a frenzy the moment it was announced. The inevitable rush to buy and resell was practically a given. But ho ...
"Bocchi the Rock!" from Houbunsha exploded onto the scene, racking up insane popularity and buzz that's still going strong even after its first season wrapped. Last year's compilation film drew massiv ...
Launched last May, the mobile game "Gakuen Idolmaster" (School Idol Master) has captivated many "Producers" with its stellar performances and character models, continuing the beloved Idolmaster series ...
Japan's recent heatwave has been brutal, forcing many to arm themselves with parasols and mini-fans just to step outside. With temperatures frequently hitting close to 40 degrees Celsius, venturing ou ...
Today, Pikachu is a household name and the undisputed mascot of the Pokémon franchise. But in its early days, as the series prepared for its international debut, Pikachu's iconic image almost took a ...
Shuichi Shigeno's iconic racing manga, "Initial D," saw its sequel, "MF Ghost," adapted into a TV anime in 2023. As "MF Ghost" races towards its conclusion this year, a brand-new sequel, "Subaru and C ...
