After previously opening overseas branches in Taipei and Singapore, The Pokémon Company officially announced on May 5th that it will launch its first directly managed store in Thailand: Pokémon Cent ...
Ever been to a concert or event and spotted those temporary portable toilets? They're usually there to help attendees out in a pinch, making things a bit more convenient. However, a recent post on Jap ...
The official "Gintama" accounts recently celebrated fan-favorite Toshiro Hijikata's birthday by dropping a special photo on X (formerly Twitter), bringing his iconic, hilariously gross "Hijikata Speci ...
Ever scrolled through your feed and noticed something? Gen Z, especially those in their twenties, are all about the "no-face" photo trend. We're talking emojis over faces, phones strategically blockin ...
The Netflix original anime film Cosmic Princess Kaguya! has become a rare breakout hit, first launching exclusively on the platform worldwide before a theatrical run in Japan that raked in over 2 bill ...
A fitness influencer on Japan's X (formerly Twitter) recently posted photos of himself enjoying desserts, sparking an unexpected online frenzy. It all started when a foreign man wondered, "Isn't it aw ...
When you think of Japanese school life, classic anime scenes probably flood your mind: school rooftops that seem open to everyone, transfer students magically getting the desk right next to the protag ...
Bushiroad's multimedia powerhouse franchise, BanG Dream!, is gearing up for its next big hit! Following the TV anime runs of "It's MyGO!!!!!" and "Ave Mujica," the previously announced series for the ...
Manga artist Kentaro Yabuki, famed for hits like the *To Love Ru* series, *Black Cat*, *Yamato Genso Ki*, and *Ayakashi Triangle*, is nearing his 30th anniversary in the industry. While he might not h ...
Japan's Golden Week is a prime time for travel, with many hitting the road for some much-needed R&R. But even in a country as safe as Japan, one X user is sounding the alarm: if you're traveling solo ...
Capcom's sci-fi action game, "Pragmata," has recently sparked a massive emotional outpouring online after a player shared a deeply personal story. A 55-year-old gamer posted on Reddit, revealing that ...
Who knew that obscure knowledge picked up from manga could actually save your life in a pinch? That's exactly what happened recently to a Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user who woke up in the middle o ...
Satomi Akesaka, the voice behind fan-favorite characters like Chrome Dokuro from "Hitman Reborn!" and the iconic race commentator in "Uma Musume Pretty Derby," just dropped some major news today (May ...
Late manga artist Kazuki Takahashi's iconic creation, Yu-Gi-Oh!, is celebrating its 25th anime anniversary this year. It remains an absolute titan in the card game world, with duelists from every corn ...
Hiroyuki Kakudo, the acclaimed anime director behind the "Digimon Adventure" series, recently dropped a bombshell on his personal blog. He not only reflected on his near-fatal emergency surgery for a ...
A recent post on Japanese X (formerly Twitter) has gone viral, detailing a man's painful journey through divorce due to his wife's long-term extravagance, neglect of household duties, and eventual aff ...
Ken Matsudaira, best known for his role in the historical drama "Abarenbo Shogun," might have a tough-guy image, but he truly cemented his pop culture icon status with the 2004 release of "Matsuken Sa ...
In recent years, alongside the term "Oshi-katsu" (activities dedicated to supporting one's favorite idol or character), a new buzzword has emerged: "Nui-katsu." This refers to plushie-centric Oshi-kat ...
Negi Haruba's hit manga, The Quintessential Quintuplets, may have wrapped up back in 2020, but the anime adaptation has continued to thrive with two seasons, a movie, and even a 2024 OVA titled "Futar ...
A DIY creator and YouTuber known as "Kounotori no DIY" has been making waves on Japanese social media recently. He took a children's Anpanman walker and gave it a "demonic makeover," using 3D printing ...
