On July 24th, a brand-new anime in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, "Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO" (pronounced Alex Zero), was officially announced for a 2027 release. With Kenji Kamiyama at the he ...
Game 1 of the Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series kicked off yesterday (July 28) at the Tokyo Dome, drawing a massive crowd of stars and fans. And as expected, the players brought their A-gam ...
A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan featuring a bizarre-looking train spotted at Tokyo Station has absolutely blown up online. The train's side was covered in all sorts of strange bumps and ...
Following the enthusiastic reception to Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island, fans have begun discussing another question surrounding the franchise. Now that Chiikawa has grown into a ...
A new landmark in Fukuoka-cho, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, has been making waves on X (formerly Twitter) recently. But this isn't some natural wonder or bizarre phenomenon; it's a massiv ...
The first theatrical anime film for "Chiikawa," titled Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island, hit the big screen on July 24, 2026. It raked in over 2.2 billion JPY in its first three days, earning ra ...
With the first feature film for Nagano's *Chiikawa*, titled *Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island*, set to hit the big screen on July 24, 2026, fan excitement is at an all-time high. Capitalizing on ...
LEGO has captivated generations for nearly a century, remaining a beloved pastime for all ages. Its versatile bricks empower countless builders to bring their favorite creations to life. We've previou ...
VTubers have exploded in popularity in recent years, gaining traction across Japan, Asia, and even Western markets. With increased attention, however, comes the rise of detractors and malicious indivi ...
Kicking off in July, the TV anime "Yanineko," adapted from the manga of the same name, has been turning heads with its ultra-realistic and grimy portrayal of smokers and their addictive lifestyles. Fo ...
For nearly 90 years, LEGO has been a creative playground for kids and adults alike, with countless fans using the versatile bricks to build whatever they can imagine. Master builders in the community ...
A rehabilitation clinic in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has been blowing up on Japan's X (formerly Twitter) recently. And no, it's not for their groundbreaking techniques. It's because their n ...
Released this January as the epic centerpiece for Gunpla's 45th anniversary, the "PG UNLEASHED 1/60 ν Gundam" immediately became the talk of the town. This ultimate masterpiece, packed with cutting-e ...
The market for trading card games (TCGs)—collectible, tradable, and playable cards often featuring anime characters—is exploding. In Japan, the scene has been dominated in recent years by heavy hitt ...
The seventh installment in the Reiwa era of the Kamen Rider series, "Kamen Rider ZETZ," which premiered last year, is nearing its thrilling climax, while information about its successor, "Kamen Rider ...
Illustrator NAGANO's beloved series, Chiikawa, is hitting the big screen with its first theatrical anime film, "Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island," premiering on July 24, 2026. To celebrate, the ...
Fans of manga will undoubtedly be familiar with the legendary artist Masakazu Katsura, whose iconic 90s works like "Video Girl Ai," "I"s," and "Shadow Lady" left an indelible mark. His first full-leng ...
The Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History in Odawara City recently launched a special exhibition titled "Animals Living in Satoyama," showcasing a variety of local wildlife from the region. H ...
Cooking every day during the week can be a drag, so many busy professionals in Japan opt for meal prepping a whole week's worth of food in advance. It's a pretty common hack! But one Japanese X (forme ...
"A manga artist's changing art style actually proves they're the one drawing it themselves." This mind-bending concept, recently dropped by manga artist Junichi Inoue (Hiyuma-ya) on X, has set the int ...
