Sapporo Pokémon Center to Hold Pikachu Festival Over Holiday Weekend
posted on 2016-09-16 15:45 EDT by Eric Stimson
Pikachu to appear
Rose of Versailles Garden Opens in Tokyo’s Swanky Ginza District
posted on 2016-09-17 15:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
DragonCon 2016 - COSPLAY VIDEO - Cosplay With Me Studios, ft. Polyphia
Yoshiyuki Tomino Wants Your Tourism Dollars to Be Bound by Gravity
September 17, 2016 9:27pm CDT
“Mobile Suit Gundam” creator heads Anime Tourism Association, promotes 88 “sacred sites”
Study Reports 40% Of Japanese Adult Singles Are Virgins
September 17, 2016 11:12pm CDT
That’s beyond the fact that 70 percent of unmarried men and 60 percent of unmarried women are not in a relationship
Takuya Sato, Tsubasa Yonaga, Atsushi Abe & Daisuke Hirakawa Form Visual-Kei Band with Stuffed Animal
posted on 2016-09-19 17:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
World Cosplay Summit Video Showcase
September 19, 2016 6:35pm CDT
30 teams from around the world in duke it out in Nagoya, Japan
FEATURE: Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016 Photo Report 1
September 19, 2016 9:00pm CDT
Time Bokan 24, Blue Exorcist, Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru-, Twin Star Exorcists, and more!
ClariS to Hold Their First Budokan Concert in February 2017
September 20, 2016 2:50am EDT
Next 15th single “again” is set for a release on November 30
Keio University Offers “Introduction to Japanese Subcultures Post-1970” Online Course For Free
September 20, 2016 12:10pm CDT
Join now - starts October 31st
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Araki Draws Art for National Sports Festival
posted on 2016-09-20 13:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Anime NYC Convention, Presented by Crunchyroll, to Launch in 2017
September 20, 2016 1:35pm CDT
November 17-19, 2017 at the Javits Center
X Japan Leader Yoshiki to Perform at Carnegie Hall with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
posted on 2016-09-20 16:30 EDT
Classical concert performance scheduled for January 12-13, 2017
FEATURE: Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016 Photo Report 2
September 20, 2016 7:00pm CDT
Kadokawa, Production IG, Square Enix, Shaft, Aniplex+, and more!
Nana Mizuki’s Tokyo Dome Concert BDs Rank #1, #2 on Music BD Chart
posted on 2016-09-21 01:00 EDT
BDs ranked #3, #4 in overall chart; singer is solo artist with most #1 music BDs
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Promotes Blood Drive Campaign
posted on 2016-09-21 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
FEATURE: Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016: Anime Movie Flyer Collection
September 21, 2016 9:00pm CDT
From “Ajin Part 3: Shougeki” to “Kuroko’s Basketball: Last Game”
Sachika Misawa Posts Three Full Version Anime Theme Song MVs
September 22, 2016 7:24am CDT
1st best album “-INFINITE Selection-” will be available next Wednesday
Fans Debate Japan’s Biggest Otaku ‘Sacred Sites’
posted on 2016-09-22 16:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
SHAFT’s Madogatari Event Gets Encore in Tokyo
posted on 2016-09-22 23:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Photos from Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2016
by Crystalyn Hodgkins, Sep 23rd 2016
Japanese love hotel makes plans to apply for Guinness World Record
September 23, 2016
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
September 23, 2016
Official “March Comes in Like a Lion” Themed Cafe to Open in Tokyo
September 23, 2016 9:56pm CDT
Shaft-produced TV anime adaptation is set to premiere on October 8
“Me!Me!Me!” Collaborators DAOKO And TeddyLoid Reunite On “Daisuki” Music Video
September 24, 2016 1:55am EDT / by Scott Green
Song from triple single “Moshimo Bokura ga GAME no Shuyakude / DAISUKI with TeddyLoid / BANG!”
Nana Mizuki to Release Her 12th Album on December 21
September 24, 2016 5:55am CDT
Her winter tour will begin in Aichi on January 7, 2017
“One Piece” And Zexy Team Up For Straw Hat Themed Bridal Advice
September 24, 2016 8:50pm CDT
November bonus features 27 pages of the Straw Hats adding their voice to marriage advice
Japanese bookstore cafe wows customers with its unusual spy-like restroom
September 24, 2016
J-pop megastar Utada Hikaru previews new song, hikes Japanese Alps in beautiful videos【Video】
September 24, 2016
US Anime Singer Stephanie Yanez Announces Second Anime Cover Album Japan Release
September 25, 2016 1:14am EDT
This follows the release of Stephanie’s first physical CD release in Japan and her worldwide digital release of her Anime Cover album
Increasing number of women leave rice behind at revolving sushi train restaurants in Japan
September 25, 2016
Gamera Exhibition in Tokyo Celebrates Giant Monster Mayhem
September 25, 2016 11:31am CDT
“Imaginary Threats Approaching Major Cities” features 1/1000 scale city diorama, limited edition Gamera burgers
Grammar Nazis exist in Japan too! “Ra-nuki” fanatics get put in their place by Twitter user
September 25, 2016
Seven-Eleven Japan Aims for 20,000 Stores in U.S.
September 25, 2016 9:18pm CDT
But, don’t look for its Attack on Titan and Evangelion promotions to make it Stateside any time soon, or even curry bread and takoyaki
Watch a sashimi master chef slice a fish like it’s no big deal【Video】
September 25, 2016
New Yorkers go crazy for taiyaki fish ice creams
September 25, 2016
Nana Mizuki to Star in “BEAUTIFUL- The Carole King Musical” Japanese Edition
September 26, 2016 12:30am CDT
Double cast as the legendary singer with 32-year-old Ayaka Hirahara
This “Garfield” x “Pokémon” Collaboration Is One You Didn’t Know You Wanted
September 26, 2016 4:30am CDT
It may be unofficial, but officially it’s pretty rad.
Japanese cafe chain serves up purple pancakes for Halloween
September 26, 2016
Voice Actor Shouta Aoi’s First Budokan Concert Digest Video Posted
September 28, 2016 3:55am EDT
Live DVD/Blu-ray “LIVE 2016 WONDER lab. ~Bokutachi no sign~” hits stores October 19
“The Irregular at Magic High School” And “The Devil Is a Part-Timer!” Featured In Dengeki’s September Wet T-Shirt Art
September 28, 2016 2:24pm CDT
Buckle up. Sunday is Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival, so there might be some news
Aya Hirano Returns To Japan After Studying In America, Reads Some “Fairy Tail” In English Before She Leaves!
September 28, 2016 6:07pm CDT
Voice actress Instagrammed that she’s back after graduating
J-WORLD TOKYO Goes Bananas with “Gorilla Fest 2016” Event
September 28, 2016 8:58pm CDT
The apes will rule the “Gintama” section during Halloween event beginning on October 01, 2016
Hikaru Utada’s New Fantôme Album Debuts at #6 on U.S. iTunes Chart
posted on 2016-09-29 02:35 EDT
Singer’s 1st full album in 8 years also debuts at #12 on French iTunes album chart
Voice Actress Megumi Toyoguchi Announces Marriage, Pregnancy, Hiatus from Work
posted on 2016-09-30 02:20 EDT
Actress recently voiced roles in Danganronpa 3, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 4 anime
“Inuyasha” VAs, “Totoro” Singer to Join Anison Orchestra Concert in November
September 30, 2016 4:30am EDT
Kaoru Wada (Inuyasha, D.Gray-man) conducts the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra
Gintama Goes Ape for Halloween at J-World
posted on 2016-09-30 13:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Shibushi City Pulls ‘Sexist’ Eel Girl Ad
posted on 2016-09-30 19:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Go Behind-the-Scenes of Hikaru Utada’s ‘Hanataba Wo Kimini’ Track
posted on 2016-09-30 21:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
“Plus-Sized” Chubbiness Idol Shows Off Her Squirrel Girl Cosplay
October 01, 2016 10:31am CDT
AmeComi geek demonstrates her moves as Marvel’s comedy heroine
D. Gray-man Celebrates Halloween with Themed Café
posted on 2016-10-01 19:45 EDT by Amanda Ellard
Zakuro Creator/Penguindrum Designer Lily Hoshino Goes on Hiatus After Giving Birth to Boy
posted on 2016-10-02 23:30 EDT
Otome Yōkai Zakuro, Kigurumi Guardians manga currently ongoing
Super Sonico And “Fate/Grand Order” Elizabeth Báthory Narrate Tours For Machi ★ Asobi Event
October 03, 2016 1:00am CDT
The 17th iteration of anime/manga/another Cool Japan media event has a long lead-in starting September 24th to its main “Climax Run” October 8-10
“Love Live!” VA Unit μ’s Tokyo Dome Concert Blu-ray Takes Top Spot on Weekly Sales Chart
October 05, 2016 12:50am CDT
Six-disc set breaks the franchise’s first week sales record
Wrestling Fan Gets “Love Live!” On TV - Sailor Moon Fan Wins Women’s Championship - UPDATED
October 05, 2016 9:44pm CDT
You can’t me You!
“NAZOTOKINE” Kyoka VA Eriko Matsui to Release Major Debut Album in January 2017
October 07, 2016 4:10am CDT
11-song album includes an image song for “NAZOTOKINE”
Osamu Tezuka Stars And “Evangelion” Angels Finally Meet For Kawaii Collaboration
October 07, 2016 12:05pm CDT
The store is also preparing second and third jigsaw puzzles from Sushio (of Kill La Kill fame)
Daisuke Ono and Tomokazu Sugita Voice Famous Painters in Tokyo Art Exhibit
October 08, 2016 9:49am CDT
Voice actors will portray Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin in Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum installation
Precure Singer Mayu Kudou Announces Marriage, Retirement in April 2017
posted on 2016-10-09 04:45 EDT
Singer performed theme songs for Suite Precure, Yes! Precure 5, Heartcatch Precure!
Ted the delinquent teddy bear has his own cafe and bar in Tokyo!
October 9, 2016
This stoic gentleman is Sailor Suit Old Man?!?
October 9, 2016
Persona Rapper Lotus Juice to Perform in New York in November
posted on 2016-10-10 02:35 EDT
Tribute to Taku Iwasaki’s music with iconiQ orchestra
Kyoto Subway’s Moe Characters Get Male Counterparts
posted on 2016-10-10 17:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Tokyo cafe offers all-you-can-eat pancakes for less than ten bucks!
October 10, 2016
Artist turns Idolmaster Cinderella characters into cute Pokémon-style sprites
October 10, 2016
Japanese boy celebrates 8th birthday dressed as a host at a club in Tokyo’s Kabukicho
October 10, 2016
OLDCODEX Artist/Lyricist Yorke Recovers From Losing Consciousness in Concert
posted on 2016-10-11 12:10 EDT
YORKE. fell off stage during encore performance on Monday
“GANTZ:O” Lead Actress M.A.O And Gravure Idol Ayana Takeda Featured In Cosplay Photo Shoot
October 11, 2016 11:28am CDT
AKB48 Spawns STU48 Sister Group in Setouchi Region
posted on 2016-10-11 18:30 EDT
New group representing 7 prefectures launches next summer
Cosplayer reveals secrets behind her awesome transformation into Lightning from Final Fantasy
October 11, 2016
Japan’s AI schoolgirl has stopped acting suicidal and is now a rapper 【Video】
October 11, 2016
Get your magical pink and blue curry from Japan’s Village Vanguard!
October 11, 2016