A rare, original PlayStation console recently popped up in a Japanese second-hand store, Hard Off, fetching a hefty 132,000 JPY. This news has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community. ...
Japanese women's shoe brand MAYLA, renowned for its stunning collaborations with giants like Attack on Titan, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, has consistently charm ...
As 2025 kicks off, the biggest news in Japan's ACG (Anime, Comics, Games) scene has to be the surprising marriage announcement from popular voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya to 33-year-old actress Rina Aizaw ...
For years now, gaming media outlets have been buzzing about the possibility of Nintendo's next-gen console, the Nintendo Switch 2, incorporating NVIDIA DLSS technology. This tech would supercharge the ...
It's New Year's in Japan, a time when people traditionally send out New Year's cards, known as Nengajo. Writing and sending these cards to friends, family, colleagues, bosses, and teachers is a major ...
Whether you're in Japan or Taiwan, you'll stumble upon some truly bizarre place names whose origins are often a mystery. While these names usually have a historical backstory, if you're just passing t ...
Most cosplayers on social media use filters or beauty edits to get closer to their characters or simply look stunning – it's pretty standard practice. But recently, a Japanese cosplayer on X caused a ...
We've seen our fair share of amazing cosplays, and while it often feels like a young person's game, some seniors are absolutely crushing it! Remember the 80-year-old grandpa who beat cancer and teamed ...
Japanese company Chara-ani (株式会社キャラアニ), known for releasing a wide variety of anime and manga character merchandise, often drops playful products that are a hit with ACG fans. They recently a ...
A fan-made metal model based on the classic video game series "Kirby" has been blowing up on Twitter (now X) recently. User ロト (@roto7360) shared their custom-made metal display stand featuring a Wa ...
Remember those childhood skills that made your parents beam with pride? Usually, it was some artistic flair, a powerful singing voice, or athletic prowess. While I'm not sure if my own childhood talen ...
If you're the kind of collector who buys multiples of everything, you've probably heard this one before from your family: "Why do you need to buy two of the same thing?" Of course, the answer is love ...
Japan's largest doujinshi event, Comic Market (Comiket), held its C105 iteration from December 29-30. This year saw an unprecedented surge in attendance since the pandemic, with massive crowds flockin ...
When you think of Baumkuchen in Japan, one name immediately springs to mind: JUCHHEIM. This iconic brand has been baking its delicious Baumkuchen in Kobe for over a century, carrying on the legacy of ...
Despite 2024 being over, the video game industry continues to grapple with ongoing challenges. Since 2023, numerous game developers and publishers have been hit by economic headwinds, leading to nearl ...
Looking back at 2024, while it wasn't a year packed with legendary clashes, several highly anticipated titles generated significant buzz and positive returns for their respective game companies. Beyon ...
Last night (December 31st), Japan's annual spectacle, the 75th "Kohaku Uta Gassen" (Red and White Song Battle), wrapped up successfully. Singers representing both the Red and White teams showcased the ...
Japan's biggest doujin event, Comic Market (Comiket), just wrapped up its C105 run on December 29-30, and it was absolutely packed! This year marked the largest turnout since the pandemic, with insane ...
Ever heard the saying, "idols/beautiful girls don't go to the bathroom"? This phrase originated from the over-glorification of idols by radical fans, and you can even find similar lines in ACG works. ...
Japan's largest doujin event, Comic Market (Comiket), held its C105 iteration from December 29-30, drawing what many are calling the biggest crowds since before the pandemic. Both days saw an insane i ...
