New developments have emerged in the stabbing incident at the Pokémon Center in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan. Police investigations reveal that Daiki Hirokawa, 26, who fatally stabbed 21-ye ...
The stabbing incident at the Pokémon Center in Tokyo's Ikebukuro Sunshine City continues to draw significant attention. On the evening of March 27, 2026, Japan time, the Metropolitan Police Departmen ...
A knife attack occurred on the evening of March 26, 2026, at the Pokémon Center in Tokyo's Ikebukuro Sunshine City, where a female employee in her 20s was fatally stabbed by a man, who then stabbed h ...
A fatal stabbing incident occurred on the evening of March 26, 2026, at the Pokémon Center located within Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. A female store employee in her 20s was fatally stabbed b ...
A stabbing incident occurred at the Pokémon Center inside Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, in the evening. A female employee in her 20s was stabbed by a man, who then stabbed himself in the neck. B ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The market for trading card games (TCG), featuring anime characters or sports stars for collecting, trading, and battling, has been exploding recently. Japanese market research firm tanQ recently drop ...
A private boys' middle school in Tokyo recently held its entrance exams, but one particular question unexpectedly grabbed the internet's attention. The reason? A social studies question asked students ...
Yesterday (January 26), a local news story out of Japan had many netizens chuckling and scratching their heads. In Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, a passerby reported, "There's a man walking down the s ...
The manga Crayon Shin-chan, created by the late Yoshito Usui, may have ended its original run, but the anime series is still going strong, with its annual films being a major event for fans of all age ...
Japan's Common Test for University Admissions kicked off last weekend on the 17th, with countless students diving into one of the most crucial exams of their lives. But here’s a curveball: the "Histo ...
You might not know this, but toy and model kit giant BANDAI has been investing in education for years, pushing online model-building courses for upper elementary schoolers in Japan as part of a social ...
Tokyo DisneySea's iconic character, Duffy the Disney Bear, is a must-have souvenir for countless visitors, drawing fans from around the globe who flock to snatch up the adorable plushies. Recently, po ...
Popular voice actor Junichi Suwabe, 53, known for iconic roles like Ryomen Sukuna in "Jujutsu Kaisen" and Lugner in "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," holds a prominent place in the industry thanks to h ...
"Scalping" is a pervasive issue across various industries. Any limited-edition or store-exclusive item, be it a freebie or a product, can instantly become a hot commodity. Professional queue-standers ...
In 2025, Japan saw a surge in bear sightings and attacks across the country, with bears even venturing into urban areas. This significantly impacted daily life and economic activities, so much so that ...
An elementary school in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, recently hosted an absolutely wild "hide-and-seek tournament." But this wasn't your average game; Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ( ...
Every December 12th, on "Kanji Day," Japan unveils its "Kanji of the Year," a single character chosen by the public to best represent the past twelve months. And for 2025? The undisputed champion is " ...
