Japan's X (formerly Twitter) is currently buzzing over a hilarious mishap shared by a monk known as "Rokushaku Hoshi." He recounted an unforgettable incident that occurred during a Tsūya (wake), wher ...
Friends familiar with Japanese visual kei rock should be no stranger to "Kishidan." Characterized by the style of 80s Japanese delinquents and bosozoku, sunglasses and pompadours are the standard atti ...
Nintendo has officially filed a lawsuit against gaming accessory manufacturer Genki, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising. The legal documents also unexpectedly r ...
You've probably heard the term "papa-katsu" (sugar dating), a popular buzzword that's gained traction in Japan in recent years. It originally refers to young women forming financially-driven relations ...
If you're into Gunpla, you've probably dabbled in all sorts of customization – painting, cutting, weathering, or even full-blown themed builds. It's all about making your model truly unique! Today, w ...
Bkub Okawa, the mastermind behind the wildly popular "Pop Team Epic" and known for his distinct art style, frequently shares his illustrations on X. In recent years, he's even launched a YouTube chann ...
A recent post by Japanese X user @rei8492 has gone viral, detailing a truly bizarre experience. While attempting to crack open a can of banana smoothie, Rei found the pull tab wouldn't budge. A closer ...
The latest Gundam anime, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," premiered this season, generating significant buzz with its fresh premise and the collaborative production of two animation giants: khara (know ...
Fujiko F. Fujio's timeless masterpiece, Doraemon, holds a special place in countless childhood memories. With its early manga success and continued box office triumphs for its theatrical films, the se ...
Remember those glass marbles you played with as a kid, or the one rattling around in your ramune bottle? That seemingly unassuming "marble" is actually a testament to post-war Japanese craftsmanship, ...
J-pop legend Utada Hikaru dropped her new single "Mine or Yours" on May 2, 2025, performing the track for the first time on the popular YouTube channel *THE FIRST TAKE*. The song, also featured in a ...
A recent post on Japan's X (formerly Twitter) about a "PSP mistaken by a grade-schooler for a fake Switch" has blown up, sparking a wave of nostalgia among veteran gamers and a stark realization for m ...
Following a previous successful collaboration, Japanese watch brand SONNE is once again teaming up with the smash-hit anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba under its premium mechanical watch lin ...
Cygames' multimedia franchise Uma Musume Pretty Derby has been a cultural phenomenon since its mobile game launch, boasting massive popularity across its anime and merchandise collaborations. Now cele ...
Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!, the second Digimon film and a direct sequel to the original TV anime, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year—a milestone surely etched ...
Celebrating its 30th anniversary since the TV anime first aired, Neon Genesis Evangelion remains a pop culture powerhouse, constantly dropping new collaborations that prove its enduring appeal. Now, t ...
Kenjiro Tsuda, the legendary voice behind characters like Seto Kaiba from "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and Kento Nanami from "Jujutsu Kaisen," might be 53, but this veteran VA is still crushing it! With his undeniable ...
Game designer Masahiro Sakurai, renowned for developing the Super Smash Bros. and Kirby series, is considered one of the titans of game development by many players. This year, he was even awarded the ...
Japanese pop icon Hikaru Utada just dropped a surprise appearance on the wildly popular YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE," sending fans into an absolute frenzy. It wasn't just her debut on the show tha ...
The Super Sentai series has always been a massive hit in Japan, boasting over 40 titles since its debut. This year marks its 50th anniversary, with the commemorative series "No.1 Sentai Gojuser" curre ...
