posted on 2025-04-30 06:02 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Kōno’s agency Aoni Production received April 2 email threatening to harm her
posted on 2025-04-30 15:00 EDT by Alex Mateo
Other nominees include Kenshi Yonezu’s “Kick Back,” King Gnu’s “SPECIALZ,” 10-FEET’s “Dai Zero Kan,” more
May 11, 2025 1:13 PM EDT / Kara Dennison
Can you help Maomao solve a case?
2025-05-10T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
2025-05-10T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
2025-05-10T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
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May 11, 2025 / Donny Kimball
posted on 2025-05-12 21:00 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Voice of Attack on Titan’s Mikasa announces birth with her newborn’s footprint
May 12, 2025 9:30 PM EDT / Mikikazu Komatsu
The unit made their major debut in May 2010
May 12, 2025 / Earl Kinmonth
2025-05-11T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Get a mouthful of Moofle.
2025-05-11T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Making “waka-waka” noises as you eat them is optional, but very tempting.
2025-05-11T15:00:00Z / SoraNews24
Habu is both feared and revered, but does it taste like chicken?
2025-05-11T15:00:00Z / Elliot Hale
With negative reviews flying about, we took it upon ourselves to discover the truth about this much maligned bathhouse.
May 13, 2025 / Paul de Vries
2025-05-12T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Studio Ghibli theme park schedules a pair of anime from the legendary director for fans to see this summer.
2025-05-12T15:00:00Z / Krista Rogers
If you can’t beat ’em, Ditto ’em.
2025-05-12T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.
2025-05-12T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Amazon makes our writer an offer he can’t refuse.
2025-05-12T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Beef cutlet chain’s policy attracting a new wave of attention as inbound foreign tourist numbers and consumer prices continue to rise.
2025-05-12T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Now there’s a new reason to visit this top Japanese convenience store chain.
2025-05-13T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Fireflies get an early start in one of the only places where they can be seen in the city center.
2025-05-13T15:00:00Z / Krista Rogers
This new line of displayable toys looks like a raw deal for sushi enthusiasts, but in a good way.
May 14, 2025 / By Lynda Deaver
Are you looking for a pet-friendly apartment in Japan? As GP contributor Lynn Allmon has found out, they are hard to find but not impossible.
May 14, 2025 12:46 AM ED / Mikikazu Komatsu
Nippon Budokan concert Blu-ray trailer also streams
2025-05-13T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Today in the SoraKitchen, we push the melon bread envelope with melon bread filled with onigiri, mochi, and even ramem.
2025-05-13T15:00:00Z / Krista Rogers
We stumble upon a sweet surprise while shopping and naturally have to try out the new finds for ourselves.
2025-05-13T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Producers update statement to hide by-name mention of the hotly anticipated sequel for Nintendo’s hero, but the name they let slip makes a lot of sense.
2025-05-13T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Landmark of the sweets and movie world sets up its colossal donut sign in Shibuya Ward, and we stop by for several bites to eat.
2025-05-14T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
A new way to enjoy the cake from the anime movie.
2025-05-14T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
“They are taking Mt. Fuji too lightly.”
posted on 2025-05-22 12:45 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Creepy Nuts, YOASOBI each win 2 more awards at event’s Grand Ceremony
May 22nd 2025 / by Richard Eisenbeis
May 22, 2025 2:47 AM EDT / Daryl Harding
Young Hideaki Anno’s layout animation to be displayed
May 22, 2025 10:55 AM EDT / Kara Dennison
Clothing and jewelry will be available to order starting tomorrow
2025-05-21T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Stay cool with the help of these iconic anime characters.
2025-05-21T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.
2025-05-21T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Limited-edition drink designed to be a holiday escape.
2025-05-21T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
We find out if the new drinks and fries deliver as much as promised.
2025-05-21T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
A rare chance to visit Ghibli Park after sundown.
2025-05-21T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Bizarre remark and confusing backtracking lose politician his job in less than a week.
2025-05-22T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Totoro is just one of the popular characters ready to keep you cool this summer.
2025-05-22T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Earth to Osaka…
2025-05-22T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Waiter, there’s an eight of spades with my initials on it in my soup.
2025-05-22T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Behold the Udonuts, with a texture like no other doughnut in Japan.
2025-05-22T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Relive high school for the first time.
2025-05-22T15:00:00Z / Fumie Oyama
In his 21st photo essay, Fumie Oyama captures the green pheasant on Sado Island, Japan’s national bird which inspired Japan 2 Earth’s origami-style logo.
2025-05-25T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
A handmade way to start the day in downtown Tokyo’s most traditional neighborhood.
2025-05-25T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Restaurant becomes a local legend for its huge offering.
2025-05-25T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
The second generation of 1:1-scale stuffed animals remind us that little Eevees grow into great big Eeveelutions.
2025-05-25T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
How can you kill a cafe which does not die?
2025-05-26T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Celebrating Pac-Man’s birthday in the Tokyo neighbourhood where he was born.
2025-05-26T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Granny hospitality at Ryogetsu.
2025-05-26T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Whether you’re spending time at home or headed out for the day, Totoro can help keep your belongings organized.
2025-05-26T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Looks like international travel is no joking matter.
2025-05-26T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Conveyor belt sushi goes upmarket with premium fish you won’t get at regular chains.
2025-05-26T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Fresh air, meat, and so, so much darkness.
2025-05-27T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Shizuoka seaside town offers an amazing experience even if you’re not staying overnight.
2025-05-27T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Traditional Japanese food gets a hybrid makeover.
2025-05-27T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Even the bundle of this three-piece bundle is a treat for fans of the anime icon.
2025-05-27T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
They demanded satisfaction but got busted instead.
2025-05-27T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Enhance your style with subtle nods to the anime film.
posted on 2025-06-11 13:17 EDT by Alex Mateo
Concert takes place at Peacock Theater on November 14
2025-06-10T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Bullet train blends you won’t get anywhere else.
2025-06-10T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Shoot fireballs for your health!
2025-06-10T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Spicy tactics used in attempted theft of over 7 million yen, police say.
2025-06-10T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Experience the unstoppable love for Bowie in this electrifying Japanese production.
2025-06-10T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Activity kits turn tables into the Sinnoh Underground and adult Pokémon fans into happy little kids again.
2025-06-11T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Walls are closing in for boxed lunch shops, especially small and independent ones.
2025-06-11T15:00:00Z / Elliot Hale
Ever felt like a Venti was just too small? This is over three times the size.
2025-06-11T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
We taste-test the entire lineup of joy-inducing summertime blue-green sweets.
2025-06-11T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
You got a lot of nerve calling me Mr. Uehara!
2025-06-11T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
A way to ride the rails from Tokyo to Tohoku while you snooze.
2025-06-13T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Japan’s former capital experiences a historic first as inbound travel boom continues and Japanese travelers avoid staying in the city.
2025-06-13T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
The answer may not surprise you but the reason will.
2025-06-13T15:00:00Z / Krista Rogers
Fans of Chiikawa and friends will delight in an opportunity to become immersed in the characters’ world.
2025-06-14T15:00:00Z / Elliot Hale
Critics claim it’s an unfair advantage, but it’s one step closer to equality for Japan’s top women players in a male-dominated world.
2025-06-14T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
From Haku’s rice ball to cursed chicken and charred newt cookies, this book will show you how to make Spirited Away’s fantastic fantasy fare.
2025-06-14T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Classic children’s literature star takes big appetite to McDonald’s.
posted on 2025-07-14 08:45 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Kuwahara previously served as Head of International Business, Head of Anime Business at Nippon TV
2025-07-13T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Things are looking pretty sweet for fans of fried chicken and Japan’s citrus stars.
2025-07-13T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Surprising finds happen when you least expect them.
2025-07-13T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Take a load off and stand a spell.
2025-07-13T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Can the Range de Can do what it says it can?
2025-07-13T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
This hack from Japan will change the way you eat fries forever.
2025-07-14T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
The god of manga’s artwork is featured in the Magic for All UT line.
2025-07-14T15:00:00Z / Krista Rogers
The popular volleyball anime and famous Sendai confectionaries serve up a winning combination in specially created commemorative package designs.
2025-07-14T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
We hardly recognized this beef bowl joint’s sign, and another surprise was waiting inside.
2025-07-14T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Timeless scenery and retro luxury are waiting for travelers in Atami.
2025-07-14T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
The Baby Body Burger enters the ring for a limited time.
2025-07-14T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Dragon Ball celebrates a milestone anniversary with its first ever dedicated shop stocked with items you can’t get anywhere else in the world.
2025-07-15T15:00:00Z / Oona McGee
Kitty chan enjoys a hot girl summer for a limited time.
2025-07-15T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Tokyo is about to lose another site of game otaku history.
2025-07-15T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
And if you can, should you?
2025-07-15T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
You don’t need to specifically choose Pikachu, because it’s a promise that he’ll be in your Happy Meal.
2025-07-15T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
The star of the Yamaguchi sake scene shows up in Shinjuku baked goods, and we’re ready for a trio of taste tests.
2025-07-19T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Multi-country study has one element in every nation’s top five emoji, but not Japan’s.
2025-07-19T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
We’d have fallen in love with this Harajuku spot even if they didn’t give you free dessert (but they do).
2025-07-19T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Ghibli tails from Ghibli tales.
2025-07-20T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
Over 1,000 pages of free manga goodness.
2025-07-20T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Unlimited subway rides, free admission to some of the city’s best sightseeing spots, and no paper ticket you need to pick up at a service counter.
2025-07-20T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
Battery began to burn after less than a minute of use, owner says.
2025-07-20T15:00:00Z / Master Blaster
If bread theft is wrong, then baby, I don’t wanna be right.
2025-07-20T15:00:00Z / Casey Baseel
New law means that one of the host club industry’s standard marketing ploys is now illegal.
posted on 2025-07-21 23:00 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Voice of Apocalypse Hotel’s Tamako shared photo of her family holding each other’s hands