Nintendo officially unveiled its next-gen console, the Nintendo Switch 2, on January 16, 2025, sparking massive global hype. Details like hardware specs and pricing are set to drop during a Nintendo D ...
Actor Hidetoshi Nishijima, known for iconic roles in "Love White Paper," "The Smile of the Law," "Ooku," the film "Drive My Car," and "Kamen Rider BLACK SUN," has been a fan favorite since the 90s. Hi ...
Japanese celebrity Ruriko Kojima and her entrepreneur husband Kota Kitamura were reportedly hospitalized on February 4th. Today, "Habitat," the company Kitamura belonged to, confirmed that Kota Kitamu ...
Hey Pokémon fans, you know what "Pokémon Day" is all about, right? Every year on February 27th, we celebrate the anniversary of the original Pokémon Red and Green games, a date officially recognize ...
Japan boasts a fantastic array of public transportation options. While trains are the go-to for many, buses are a popular choice, especially for long-haul journeys where budget is a key factor. Recent ...
Japanese convenience stores are legendary for their incredible fresh food, a major draw for tourists and a daily lifesaver for office workers. Remember when FamilyMart launched its '40% Increase Campa ...
With the announcement of the next-gen Nintendo Switch 2, anticipation isn't just building for the hardware specs and pricing details expected at the Nintendo Direct presentation held on April 2nd. Gam ...
Among the world's many major cities, Tokyo is renowned for its highly efficient and punctual transportation system. For a journalist from Germany's Die Zeit, accustomed to the delays of European railw ...
Veteran Taiwanese entertainer "Big S" (Barbie Hsu) reportedly passed away on February 2, 2025. The news not only sent shockwaves and sorrow through Taiwan but also sparked widespread discussion and c ...
Last year's epic collaboration between Sushiro Japan and the Monster Hunter video game series was a massive hit, sparking a frenzy among Hunters in Japan and drawing huge crowds when it later launched ...
Capcom’s action game "Onimusha," set in Japan's Sengoku period, was a massive hit when its first installment launched on PlayStation 2 in 2001. It was a pioneer in using real-life actors for characte ...
Former AV actress turned entertainer, streamer, and cosplayer, Kaho Shibuya, has been on a roll since her retirement. She's been actively building her presence across various social media platforms an ...
Japanese fashion brand AKROS (アクロス), known for its ACG (Anime, Comics, Games) apparel and bags, previously garnered praise for its apparel collaboration with the anime series "Frieren: Beyond Jour ...
Since its debut in 1979, the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series has spawned a vast array of works, spanning over 45 years and cementing its status as one of Japan's most iconic mecha franchises with immense ...
Ever been in that awkward spot? You want a hot drink, but it's too scalding to sip. Or you grab an ice-cold one, only to worry about upsetting your stomach. Well, Japan's vending machines are rolling ...
Japanese novelist Nanao Kawase recently dropped a hilarious bombshell on X (formerly Twitter), sharing how she stepped away from her computer only to return to a screen full of utterly baffling text: ...
In today's latest episode of the anime "Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute" (Episode 241, "Kaki no Tane Wasabi"), fans immediately noticed a distinct change in Hachiware's voice. The reason? Voice act ...
Penned by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah, the light novel series "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" has spawned multiple TV anime seasons and movies. With its third anime season kicking off l ...
The candy toy division of Bandai Japan, BANDAI CANDY, is known for rolling out a steady stream of fun and tasty "shokugan" (food toys). Now, they're back with the fourth installment of their wildly po ...
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is always dropping fresh collabs, and their latest hit, the Donkey Kong Country expansion in Super Nintendo World, which just opened this past December, is already a mass ...
