This month saw the release of "Pokemon Pokopia," the latest sandbox slow-life game in the Pokémon series. This chill, therapeutic new experience has captivated many players with its engaging gameplay ...
Nintendo recently dropped the Nintendo Switch 22.0.0 update (which went live on March 17), and one of its new "Parental Controls" features has sent the internet into a frenzy. Now, whenever a parental ...
When you talk about the "Dragon Quest" series, the most iconic monster has to be the Slime. Among them, a special variant known as the "Metal Slime" is particularly famous. In-game, defeating one gran ...
A Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user recently sparked a massive buzz by sharing their latest Nitori home goods find: the "Full-Body Wrap Blanket." Its unique, ultra-snug design, humorously compared to ...
The "Kyoto Animation arson attack" in 2019 shocked the world, causing tragic loss of life and significant asset damage to the animation studio. Japanese media deemed it the "deadliest arson attack sin ...
The Strong National Museum of Play has announced the 2026 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame, honoring titles that have had a massive impact on the gaming industry, society, and culture. ...
As Japan's academic year transitions and graduation season arrives, many people list unneeded uniforms and school supplies for sale. However, this practice has also given rise to some problematic issu ...
Late last year, fans were both moved and thrilled when Suzuhara Lulu, a VTuber from ANYCOLOR's virtual idol agency NIJISANJI, announced her return and revival more than four years after her "graduatio ...
The official Guinness World Records website recently unveiled a truly wild new record: a Cheeto corn snack, remarkably resembling Pokémon's iconic Charizard, has been certified as the "Highest price ...
The popular manga “Jujutsu Kaisen” may have wrapped, but its spin-off, “Jujutsu Kaisen ≡”—penned by original creator Gege Akutami and illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki—just finished its own half-year ...
Last year, "Myaku-Myaku," the official mascot for the "Osaka World Expo," became an absolute sensation after its debut. Even after the Expo wraps up, this mascot has definitely left a lasting impressi ...
Director Hideaki Anno, renowned for anime like "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water" and "Neon Genesis Evangelion," as well as live-action films such as "Shin Godzilla" and "Shin Ultraman," is still going ...
Anyone who keeps up with Japanese X (formerly Twitter) or internet trends will definitely know the influencer "ARuFa"! Known for his signature black bar censoring his face, he's a master of whimsical, ...
A bizarre sight recently unfolded in downtown Osaka, Japan: a massive sewer pipe, originally buried deep underground, seemingly "erupted" from the earth due to ongoing construction work. The pipe shot ...
Back when TYPE-MOON was still a doujin circle, the game that put them on the map was Tsukihime. Its compelling story made waves and was instrumental in transforming the group into a commercial powerho ...
The term "Oshi-katsu" (推し活), or "stan culture," is probably familiar to most netizens, covering everything from supporting idols and VTubers to beloved anime, comic, and game characters. But in rec ...
Whether you're strolling through the streets of Japan or elsewhere, you've probably spotted various forms of "graffiti art." While regulations exist, many creative pieces even pop up in collaboration ...
March in Japan isn't just about cherry blossoms; it's also graduation season, with new school years kicking off in April! As students share their graduation photos and prepare for their next big adven ...
This follows a previous controversy where the official White House X account used a post styled after the game "Pokemon Pokopia" to promote the political slogan "MAGA." Many netizens have observed th ...
Talk about a dream job! The Pokémon Company dropped some fresh recruitment news on March 9th, and one of the standout openings is for a "PhD holder in science, engineering, or agricultural fields." T ...
