You know how grandparents love to snap photos of flowers and scenery on their walks to share with family? Well, one Japanese grandma set out to capture some natural beauty, but ended up with an unexpe ...
Ever bought those awesome anime or game collaboration drinks? You know, the ones with characters or artwork plastered all over the aluminum cans? While they look great just sitting on a shelf, have yo ...
The recent Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG event in Osaka, a two-day extravaganza of tournaments and fan activities, kicked off with the YCSJ on June 13th, followed by a Duelist Carnival. As is tradition, organizers se ...
Tokyo's Ikebukuro is now home to a certified world record holder! The "Gashapon Bandai Official Shop" and "Gashapon Department Store" brands, both housed within the massive "Bandai Namco Cross Store T ...
The World Cup group stages are in full swing, and football fever has once again gripped the globe. Yesterday's match between Japan and the Netherlands ended in a draw, but it was the post-game scene t ...
Japanese anime merchandise giant Animate is expanding its overseas presence in Southeast Asia, with a new branch set to open in Manila, Philippines, aiming to capture the local anime fanbase. However, ...
A recent post on X in Japan about a "shattered life-size acrylic standee" quickly went viral. The user had uploaded a photo of a broken "Gentildonna" standee from "Uma Musume," but eagle-eyed netizens ...
Akane Shimizu, the acclaimed author behind the hit series "Cells at Work!", recently took to her personal X account (formerly Twitter) today (June 15) to share the profound physical and mental toll sh ...
In the years following the pandemic, the legendary doujinshi retail chain Toranoana has been steadily closing its physical locations. Today, only two brick-and-mortar stores remain: one in Ikebukuro, ...
It's everywhere you look: people carrying their beloved plushies on bags, treating them like a significant other or their ultimate "main squeeze." This phenomenon, known as "Nui-katsu" (short for "nui ...
A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan went absolutely viral after a dad shared a hilarious bath time anecdote with his daughter. All he did was borrow her "Idol Pretty Cure You and I" shampoo ...
If you've ever traveled to Japan, chances are you've bought or at least heard of the famous souvenir, Hiyoko Manju. But here's a fun fact: this adorable chick-shaped treat actually comes in two versio ...
(Heads up! This article contains minor spoilers, so proceed with caution.) Manga artist Masakazu Ishiguro, renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, recently sparked a lively discussion by shar ...
A new buzzword has been making the rounds on Japanese social media: "Dopamine Kid" (ドパガキ). It's used to describe people who simply can't stand a moment of boredom, constantly needing intense senso ...
A recent buzz on Japanese X (formerly Twitter) has captivated netizens with the tale of a "mystery hard drive" stuck in Tokyo's Keihin Canal near Tennoz Isle. First spotted in March 2023, this elusive ...
A firestorm is brewing on Japanese X (formerly Twitter), and it's all about the "Sling Bag Uncle" (ボディバッグおじさん). What started as a single photo criticizing a middle-aged man's fashion choices ...
Renowned Japanese illustrator Mel Kishida, celebrated for his work on the "Atelier Arland" trilogy, "Heaven's Memo Pad," and "Hanasaku Iroha," has captivated fans not just with his delicate and fresh ...
Kentaro Yabuki, the legendary manga artist behind hits like the To Love-Ru series, Black Cat, and Yamato Gensouki, is still a fan favorite nearly 30 years into his career. While he might not have a cu ...
The Sagrada Familia, a cathedral under construction for over a century, recently held a completion ceremony for its main tower. Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi's death, ...
Got a cat? Then you've probably faced the eternal feline mystery: why do they always leave a little food in the bowl, or take a couple of bites and walk away? It makes you wonder if your furry overlor ...
