We've previously covered Junpei Mitsui, Japan's sole LEGO Certified Professional, recognized by The LEGO Group. His incredible creations, like "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" and "Hanshin Racecourse," a ...
LINE Yahoo Japan announced on November 6th that it's rolling out a new policy for "Yahoo! Auctions" and "Yahoo! Flea Market": newly released game software will be prohibited from being sold above its ...
A legendary listing has popped up on a Japanese auction site, sending shockwaves through the collecting community. Nandemoya, a second-hand shop in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is selling a mind-boggling col ...
The latest entry in Level-5's soccer RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven," titled Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, has kept fans waiting through numerous development delays. Now, after a grueling nine-year wait, ...
Since October, the official Mobile Suit Gundam franchise has been hosting the "Worldwide Gundam General Election 2025," a global poll to determine the most popular Gundam of all time, drawing fans fro ...
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya dropped an official template image on November 4th, "Good Oshi Day" (いい推しの日), and the creative floodgates immediately opened for netizens. VTubers and anime fans ...
You've probably seen them everywhere by now: those "AI-generated Ghibli-style images" that have taken over the internet, even popping up in official government communications. But a recent kerfuffle o ...
Ever played with nanoblock? This micro-sized building block brand, produced by Japan's KAWADA company, lives by the philosophy of "Recreating the world in the palm of your hand." It lets players stack ...
Since its release on October 16, Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A has drawn countless players into its brand-new world, offering not just a captivating story but also unique gameplay mechanics that set it apart f ...
Japan saw a surge in bear sightings and attacks in 2025, with over 170 reported casualties nationwide between April and October 22. Northern regions, in particular, experienced a high number of bear-r ...
A user on Japan's Mercari marketplace snagged a used DJI compact camera, only to discover a hilarious video from the previous owner still stored on it! The clip was so creative and well-paced, it felt ...
“Super Sentai” fans everywhere have been reeling from the shocking news: the legendary hero series, which has captivated audiences for nearly half a century, is rumored to be ending after its curre ...
If you're into ACG, you've probably heard of illustrator Kishida Mel (岸田メル), right? Known for his delicate touch, Kishida-sensei's works include the "Atelier Arland" trilogy, "Heaven's Memo Pad," ...
Kasuga City in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, recently held a public auction for a collection of toys seized from a resident who had outstanding municipal taxes. The auction, which featured 140 items, saw ...
The Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCG) has been absolutely exploding globally in recent years, with new sets flying off shelves and tournaments drawing massive crowds. Card prices? Let's just say they' ...
AI innovation is revolutionizing the world, from generating images and videos to powering intelligent conversations. Its applications are expanding rapidly, with more and more people experimenting wit ...
If you're into Gunpla, you know the drill: painting, cutting, weathering – it's all part of making your kit uniquely yours, and it's practically a rite of passage for builders. Recently, a Japanese d ...
Dubbed "Japan's fastest website" by netizens, the "Hiroshi Abe official website" had many fans worried that its legendary "blazing-fast loading" might become a relic of the past after @nifty web hosti ...
Japan's McDonald's isn't just about those beloved Happy Meals; they're constantly dropping bizarre, creative content on social media. Remember when they had Akaza's voice actor, Akira Ishida from "Dem ...
Celebrating its 30th TV anime anniversary and still riding high on popularity, Neon Genesis Evangelion recently saw a theatrical re-release of all six films in Japan. The first movie, "Neon Genesis Ev ...
