A new trend has been sweeping Japan's X (formerly Twitter) recently: the "Come to ____" posts. It's all about VTubers hyping up their hometowns, showcasing local charm in the most straightforward way ...
Japan's leading cassette stove brand, Iwatani, has just announced an epic collaboration with "Mobile Suit Gundam"! Get ready for two new smokeless yakiniku grills, inspired by the legendary "Char Azna ...
Back in February, the official "Detective Conan" team announced that Wakana Yamazaki, the beloved voice actress behind Ran Mouri for many years, would be taking a temporary hiatus from her activities ...
Studio Ghibli's animated masterpiece "Princess Mononoke" is a landmark film, and among its most memorable characters are the white, head-wobbling Kodama. Recently, a "Princess Mononoke" cosplay group ...
Does everyone truly see the world the same way you do? A seemingly simple color block image has recently exploded across X (formerly Twitter), sparking a massive debate. Composed of several vertical b ...
Japanese design apparel brand graniph, known for its affordable and stylish threads, has previously teamed up with giants like Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, and Kaiju No. 8, consistently dropping h ...
While his bat might be a bit quiet this year, Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's pitching has been absolutely lights out, keeping him firmly in the global spotlight. His incredible performanc ...
Manga artist Mayu Shinjo, known for hits like "Kaikan Phrase" and "Ai ga Nakucha Hajimaranai," recently celebrated her 30th debut anniversary with the "Mayu Shinjo 30th Exhibition." The event featured ...
"Ultraman," arguably Japan's most iconic tokusatsu hero, continues to boast immense popularity across its many series. Not only are new installments constantly being released, but this year also marks ...
Japanese snack giant Calbee recently announced that due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, which has led to an unstable supply of packaging inks and other materials, some of their product pa ...
Japan's iconic tokusatsu hero, "Ultraman," is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and to mark the occasion, an official documentary film, "THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN," executive produced by acclai ...
If you're a fellow pop culture enthusiast, chances are you're also a fan of ramen. The ramen scene, especially in places like Taiwan, is absolutely buzzing with new shops popping up everywhere, each v ...
As part of its ongoing efforts to support children in the earthquake-stricken Noto Peninsula, The Pokémon Company's Pokémon with You Foundation has been collaborating with Ishikawa Prefecture on var ...
Japanese fast-fashion giant UNIQLO is back at it again, dropping hit after hit with its UT graphic tee collaborations across various industries this year. And now, they've just announced a fresh partn ...
The hit animated sequel, "Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie," has been raking in box office success worldwide since its release, positioning it as one of the highest-grossing films globally for 2026. Rece ...
The popular light novel and anime "Too Many Losing Heroines!" recently sparked a hilarious discussion on X (formerly Twitter). But this time, the buzz wasn't about the series' "losing heroines" – it ...
The cosplay community is no stranger to commission horror stories – from delayed deliveries and shoddy craftsmanship to props that look absolutely nothing like the reference images. But a recent inci ...
Many might picture civil service as the ultimate "iron rice bowl" — a stable salary, rock-solid job security. It's a career aspiration for young people across places like Japan and Taiwan, and for go ...
Chances are, you've definitely seen the iconic "Reaction Guys" meme. In Japan, this set of images is often called "Gaijin Yonkoma" (Foreigner Four-Panel Comic) and is frequently used to show a dramati ...
Nintendo recently released a Q&A summary from its fiscal year ending March 2026 financial results briefing, explaining the reasons behind the price adjustment for the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo state ...
