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Pokemon Piplup Reborn as Strange Dancing Pop Star
posted on 2018-04-24 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
‘Ghibli Park’ Reveals Concept Art, Plans to Open in 2022
posted on 2018-04-24 20:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Aichi Prefecture, Studio Ghibli collaborate on park
“Kemono Friends” VA Unit PPP Shows Off Their Dance Moves in “Ozora Dreamer” MV
April 25, 2018 2:50am CDT
The five-member unit’s first solo concert is scheduled to be held in Tokyo on September 2
Ghibli Park Teases Mononoke Village, Kiki Area in More Art
posted on 2018-04-25 06:40 EDT by Egan Loo
Areas inspired by Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle also previewed
Fans Respond to Voice Actor Hiroshi Kamiya’s Angry Outburst at Event
posted on 2018-04-25 14:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
One Piece Premier Summer Events Return to Universal Studios in July
posted on 2018-04-25 17:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Sanrio Mascots Vie for Power in This Year’s Character Popularity Poll
posted on 2018-04-25 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Tokio Band Member Tatsuya Yamaguchi Referred to Prosecutors for Indecent Act with High School Girl
posted on 2018-04-25 19:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Bassist allegedly kissed girl against her will
Tokio’s Tatsuya Yamaguchi Halts All Entertainment Activities, Enters House Arrest
posted on 2018-04-26 05:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
46-year-old accused of kissing high-school aged girl against her will in February
Mirai of the Future Director Mamoru Hosoda Gets Summer Retrospective Exhibit
posted on 2018-04-26 13:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Enjoy Nature’s Small Wonders at the Hakumei & Mikochi Botanical Garden Tour
posted on 2018-04-26 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
X JAPAN Proves Rock’s Not Dead at Coachella 2018
Apr 26th 2018
Japanese Rock Legend Miyavi Debuts Powerful Music Video For New Track “Long Nights” Featuring Former Afghan Child Bride Turned Rapper And Social Activist Sonita
Apr 27th 2018
“The Samurai Guitarist” And Star Of Angelina Jolie-Directed Film “Unbroken” Will Perform Live Concerts In 6 Major U.S. Cities In May; New Music Video Features Sundance Film Festival Winner Sonita
Anirevo Proudly Welcomes Voice Actress Satsuki Yukino to Vancouver
Apr 27th 2018
Nana Mizuki Looks Cool in Leather Rider’s Jacket in Her Budokan Concert DVD/Blu-ray Jacket
April 28, 2018 1:55am CDT
All special guest sections of the seven days are also included
Steins;Gate 0’s AR Railway Campaign Lets Fans Collect Stamps to Unlock Stories
posted on 2018-04-28 12:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Shaft Art Exhibit Highlights Magia Record, Monogatari Series, Fate/EXTRA Last Encore
posted on 2018-04-28 14:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
SHIROBAKO Spring Festival: The Event Fans Were Waiting For
posted on 2018-04-29 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrisey
Cosplay Mania Hosts 2.5D Stage Play Actors Hiroki Ino and Kousuke Asuma
Apr 29th 2018
Niconico Chōkaigi 2018 Event Draws 161,300 in Person, 6.12 Million Online
posted on 2018-04-30 00:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Nico Nico Chōkaigi Attendees Destroy Takeshobo, King Records Buildings at Pop Team Epic Booth
posted on 2018-04-30 16:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
64-Year-Old ‘Last Boss’ Singer Sachiko Kobayashi Returns to the Virtual World with Kizuna Ai
posted on 2018-04-30 17:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Tokio Bassist Tatsuya Yamaguchi Will Not Be Indicted for Indecent Assault
posted on 2018-05-01 02:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Tokyo prosecutors decide after band member reaches settlement with alleged victim
“Is The Order a Rabbit?” Cafés Pop Up in Tokyo and Osaka in May
May 01, 2018 7:37am CDT
Limited time collaboration cafés with themed menus and character goods will run until July 01, 2018
“Magical Girl Ore” Travels To Switzerland’s Polymanga Convention!
May 01, 2018 5:30pm CDT
Take a look at how the manga’s author took in their first international convention!
“BanG Dream!” Wrapping Train Starts Running in Tokyo
May 02, 2018 12:05am CDT
Smartphone game “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!” has been downloaded over five million times
Tatsuya Yamaguchi to Leave Tokio Band After Indecent Assault Accusation
posted on 2018-05-02 02:26 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Other band members apologize at Wednesday press conference
Purely Monster Idol Group Member Yurie Funato Leaves Unit
posted on 2018-05-02 03:10 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
A Centaur’s Life voice actress to focus on recovering from leg injury
Hatsune Miku’s “MAGICAL MIRAI 2018” Official Album Releases in July of 2018
May 02, 2018 8:35am EDT
Concerts & expos with Crypton Future Media’s virtual idols head to Osaka and Tokyo in August and September
Love Live! Sunshine!! Director Comments on Twitter Harassment, Considers Legal Action
posted on 2018-05-02 13:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Hirokatsu Kihara in Montreal
May 2nd 2018
Montreal’s Otakuthon to Host Former Ghibli Production Coordinator Hirokatsu Kihara
posted on 2018-05-03 02:02 EDT by Karen Ressler
fhána, Lia, Shiena Nishizawa to perform at August convention
Mamoru Miyano Banishes Ignorance as the Voice of “Information Gathering Warrior Shuzaider”
May 03, 2018 9:22am CDT
Voice actor guest stars in a special episode of NHK’s “Ohayou Nippon” info program for Children’s Day
Kirin Beverage in Hot Water Over Sexist Tea Girl Ads
posted on 2018-05-03 13:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Suda51 to Appear at Atlanta’s MomoCon With ‘Special Announcement’
posted on 2018-05-03 16:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
NIS America guests to join game designer’s panel
Girls & Panzer Voice Actress Hitomi Takeuchi Announces Marriage, Pregnancy
posted on 2018-05-03 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Anirevo to Host Voice Actress Marina Inoue
posted on 2018-05-03 20:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Vancouver convention to take place August 3-5
Pop Team Epic Creator Draws Kirin Tea Girl Ad Parody
posted on 2018-05-04 14:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Chinese Court Declares Trademark Invalid for Similarity to Doraemon
posted on 2018-05-04 17:20 EDT by Karen Ressler
Company reportedly registered trademark in 2015
“Samurai Guitarist” and “Bleach” Movie Star MIYAVI to Perform at Anime Weekend Atlanta
May 4th 2018
“Laid-Back Camp” and “Fate” Characters Guide the Way to Machi Asobi
May 04, 2018 11:25pm CDT
Anime stars voice audio tracks for citywide anime convention
“HOW much?!” Professor estimates appropriate salary for housewives, housewife actresses gasp
May 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
In a special press event, a Tokyo professor puts a price to the blood, sweat, and tears of Japanese wives and mothers.
Famous anime voice actress says she was once so poor she had to eat tissues
May 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
Before her salad days, voice of Haruhi Suzumiya says she couldn’t afford actual salad.
Twitter manga diagrams difference between Japanese and foreign men, captivates and confuses
May 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
Illustrator says one group loves Uniqlo, asks women to split the bill on dates.
Beautiful Japanese bikini model is also the descendant of 7th century diplomat
May 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
Miss Magazine contest finalist can thank famous DNA for contributing to her good looks.
Picture Of The Day: Packed kiosk
May 4, 2018 at 06:53 am JST / Japan Today
Crow surprises Japanese commuters by attempting to buy train ticket from a machine【Video】
May 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
The clever bird even steals a customer’s credit card to pay for the train fare.
When do Japanese women have their first kiss? Survey finds gap between different parts of Japan
May 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
One rural prefecture starts kissing long before any of its neighbors.
Japanese Twitter user embarrassed to learn why American friend is studying Japanese, not Chinese
May 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
Reason goes beyond just “Because I like Japan.”
Dragon Ball’s Frieza discovered conducting train in Japan’s Tokushima Prefecture
May 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
Maybe someone told him to “go train,” and he misunderstood.
Chiba police looking for man threatening to kill kids who don’t play tag with him
May 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
Authorities keeping a close eye on parks in Narashina City for the repeat offender.
Strong winds at Niconico Chokaigi turned out to be a blessing in disguise for one cosplayer
May 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
Bending nature’s elements to your advantage is perhaps the ultimate level of cosplay.
The Yuri Show Must Go On: Yuri Fair 2018 Makes Do Despite Initial Setbacks
posted on 2018-05-05 14:15 EDT by Kim Morrissy
After an initial venue cancellation, girls’ love artist and photographers pull it together. Kim Morissy has ANN’s report.
Mysteries Abound in “Love Live! Sunshine!!” Real Escape Game
May 05, 2018 8:43pm EDT
Tokyo Mystery Circus presents three new challenges for school idol fans
Star of final Aoi Festival of Heisei Era prepares for May 15 big day
May 5, 2018 at 17:50 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
21st Hino Shinsengumi Festival to be held in Tokyo
May 5, 2018 at 05:08 am JST / Japan Today
Picture Of The Day: Shopping in Harajuku
May 5, 2018 at 06:19 am JST / Japan Today
Potential cat-astrophe! Japanese park goers warned about dangers of cats and shoes, possibly
May 6, 2018 / Sora News 24
Model/celebrity finds confusing sign telling us to do, or not do, something involving small cats and big shoes.
Rare letter to samurai Ryoma reveals plan to battle shogunate
May 6, 2018 at 07:20 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Almost half of Japanese grade-school girls say they’ve never heard of ‘programming’ in survey
May 6, 2018 at 06:08 am JST / Japan Today
Picture Of The Day: Silver finish
May 6, 2018 at 06:28 am JST / Japan Today
Drum Tao to present 241 shows in Tokyo
10:42 am, May 06, 2018 / The Japan News
Man complains about pregnant women on Japanese train, creatively gets told to shut up
May 6, 2018 / Sora News 24
Tactless choice of words reveals embarrassing detail about his personal life.
Beautiful “sandy beach” near Nagasaki Airport is not made of sand…it’s made of glass!
May 6, 2018 / Sora News 24
And it doesn’t hurt to walk on it with your bare feet!
Bungee jumpers ‘swim’ with carp streamers off Ibaraki bridge
May 6, 2018 at 18:45 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Love Live! Sunshine!! Gets Puzzle-Solving Event at Tokyo Mystery Circus Theme Park
posted on 2018-05-06 13:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Professional female shogi player wows Internet by cosplaying as cute anime shogi player
May 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
Manao Kagawa shows she can capture hearts just as well as shogi pieces
Lawson convenience stores continue to hand people their coffee, even though no one wants them to
May 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
At Lawson convenience stores, they’ll hand you your coffee, and you’re gonna like it, dammit
Japan suffers 37th consecutive year of low birthrate, Japanese people may become extinct someday
May 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
Turns out that Japanese citizens are aware of their fate, but there seems to be no solution to avert the impending disaster
Shoplifter drags drug store clerk 130 meters by car in Hyogo Prefecture
May 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
Tenacious clerk simply refused to let some vitamin-deficient bandits get away
Johnny’s Agency Terminates Contract with Tokio Member Tatsuya Yamaguchi
posted on 2018-05-07 01:30 EDT / ANN
Yamaguchi accused of indecent assault on high school girl in late April
China to provide Japan with crested ibis pair as ties improving
May 7, 2018 at 14:40 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Imperial couple reunite with tennis partners at Tokyo club
May 7, 2018 at 14:30 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Smart approach to becoming an instant expert on Nebuta festival
May 7, 2018 at 09:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Japanese company is so kind it mails out condolence gifts if it can’t give applicants a job
May 7, 2018 at 06:53 am JST / Japan Today
Picture Of The Day: Waiting for Sho-time
May 7, 2018 at 07:00 am JST / Japan Today
Fo’xTails Group Breaks Up After Solo Concert in August
posted on 2018-05-07 09:30 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Final single for Food Wars! The Third Plate ships on May 23
Penguins Perform “Evangelion” Cosplay at Matsue Vogel Park
May 07, 2018 9:19am EDT
Plucky penguins parade twice daily with hand-crafted costumes designed by their handlers
“Pop Team Epic” Singer Rocks out for New Pepsi Campaign
May 07, 2018 7:45pm EDT
Pepsi J-Cola and Sumire Uesaka team up for fast-paced music video
The one-year countdown officially begins for the end of the Heisei Era
May 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
Japan has just one year left with Emperor Akihito before his son ushers in a new era
The proper response when your wife says “I can’t make dinner tonight?” Japanese Twitter debates
May 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
Exasperated wife says “OK. Should I pick something up for us instead?” is the wrong answer
The upside of dating a man who’s hobby is joso, or cross-dressing as a woman【Interview】
May 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
Tokyo makeup artist tells us why having a joso-loving lover makes the relationship “twice as fun.”
Japan’s Calpis beverage can leave a gross residue in some people’s mouths, and here’s why
May 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
It’s the name that turns many English-speakers off, but even people in Japan sometimes take issue the way Calpis can linger in your mouth
Centuries-old Kurokawa Noh tradition saved in 3-D CGI anime
May 8, 2018 at 08:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Toyota dealer cuts customer service for sake of stretched staff
May 8, 2018 at 07:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Lisa’s In and Around Tokyo: Mayo Terrace–Adventures in mayonnaise in Chofu
May 8, 2018 at 09:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Animal repellent suspected as cause of odor at Kyoto temple
May 8, 2018 at 06:01 am JST / Japan Today
Japanese fans flock to U.S. to see Ohtani
May 8, 2018 at 06:40 am JST / Japan Today
MY HEROES / Suit actor springs to action at joyous event
10:41 am, May 08, 2018 / The Japan News
Beauty, like the lotus, has roots as well as flowers
10:00 am, May 08, 2018 / The Japan News
‘Mitchy’ takes new music to the edge
10:32 am, May 08, 2018 / The Japan News
Aqua Timez Band Breaks Up After 2018
posted on 2018-05-08 09:50 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Group’s final tour begins on Saturday
Tokyo International Film Festival Highlights Masaaki Yuasa, Kōji Yakusho
posted on 2018-05-09 00:02 EDT / ANN
DEVILMAN crybaby director, The Boy and The Beast actor showcased this year
Creepy Japanese construction site display celebrates Children’s Day, gives passers-by goose bumps
May 9, 2018 / Sora News 24
Mannequins celebrating various yearly events have Japanese Twitter freaking out
Ludicrously unbelievable diet product claims to convert beer and chicken into water
May 9, 2018 / Sora News 24
New breakthrough boldly defies both science and common sense
Dragon Ball Voice Actress Masako Nozawa Receives Japanese Government’s Child Welfare Award
posted on 2018-05-09 01:03 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare recognizes Nozawa for contributions to sound upbringing of children
VIDEO: Voice Actress Ayaka Ohashi in Recording Booth for Her Latest Song “Sing-along Shinkaron”
May 09, 2018 2:30am EDT
Her 11-song second full album “PROGRESS” will be available on May 23
Voice Actor Toshiyuki Toyonaga Announces Birth of Daughter
posted on 2018-05-09 17:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Maths professor from Japan’s optical illusions will have you doubting your own eyes【Video】
May 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Perplexing perspectives: when left is right, and right is right, our brains melt but we’re impressed nonetheless
Tokyo crow who tried to buy a train ticket gets illegally captured
May 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Local citizen takes the law into her own hands and catches the prepaid card-stealing bird, but lands in trouble with the authorities herself
This may look like an ordinary vending machine from afar, but it’s a different picture up close
May 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
What’s unique about this vending machine may draw your eye if you look carefully enough
Deer in Nara refuse crackers after Golden Week visitors leave them too full to eat【Photos】
May 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Tourists were shocked to see the usually ravenous deer turn down their favourite treats
Voice Actor Yuichiro Umehara Hospitalized Due to Autoimmune Disease
posted on 2018-05-10 00:32 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
DARLING in the FRANXX, Tada Never Falls in Love voice actor takes indefinite hiatus
Voice Actor Yuki Kaji Releases His First Autobiography “Everything Becomes Your Power Someday”
May 10, 2018 3:30am EDT
“The title of the book is the words that I myself have treasured.”
Machi Asobi Event Issues Statement After Man Allegedly Takes Photos in Restroom
posted on 2018-05-10 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Man took images, touched toilet allegedly used by voice actress Yūki Takada & shared on social media
Texas’ A-Kon to Host Voice Actor Toshio Furukawa
posted on 2018-05-10 16:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
Dragon Ball Z, One Piece actor to attend June event
Ready, set… woomy! Sanrio new character collaboration poll starts, featuring Splatoon 2 and more
May 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Hello Kitty’s home company is running its yearly poll to decide which out-of-company character will get their own event at the Puroland theme park
Furious woman berates men on women-only Tokyo train with spot-on anime girl voice【Video】
May 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Tongue-lashing has fans of Idolmaster, Evangelion franchises thinking they’ve heard that voice before
Woman makes Fate/Grand Order fan husband a beautiful present; boosts debuff resistance by 5%
May 11, 2018 / Sora News 24
The loving wife of a diehard mobile game fan recreated the gorgeous Rune Stones from the game, and shows us how to make our own too
Women in Japan reveal their worst dating experiences
May 11, 2018 / Sora News 24
From love hotels to 7-Eleven carparks, some of these first-date experiences are truly mind-boggling
Exhibit honoring Kasuga Taisha shrine now on show in Nara
May 11, 2018 at 07:30 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Voice Actor Yuma Uchida Shows His Singer Side in His Solo Debut Song “NEW WORLD” MV
May 11, 2018 4:45am
The voice of Hayate Immelmann (Macross Delta), Ginshi Shirazu (Tokyo Ghoul:re)
Voice Actors Send Support Messages for Yuichiro Umehara’s Recovery
posted on 2018-05-11 19:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Test Your Fandom with “Girls und Panzer” Tank Road Test
May 11, 2018 8:25pm EDT
Top fans will get top marks
Japanese netizens worry over structural stability of new “sparrow residential complex”
May 11, 2018 / Sora News 24
A Twitter photo of a modern nest neighborhood ruffles some feathers online.
Civil servant spends 20 minute hitting on schoolgirl in Japan, gets arrested instead of a date
May 11, 2018 / Sora News 24
Man with more determination than brains says after initial rejection days earlier, he “just couldn’t forget her.”
Japanese women come out in cosplay to celebrate Maid’s Day in Japan【Photos】
May 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
It’s the day in May when maids of all shapes and sizes come out to play
Japanese women show continuing decline in how much they expect a husband to earn in survey
May 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
This year’s top answer is one to two million yen less than a year ago.
Aquarium workers in Kochi resort to tweeting “Please come so we can get our salaries!”
May 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
The twitter account of an aquarium is willing to stoop to some serious lows to get more patrons. Literally!
Hornets: The perfect pet for people living in Japan?
May 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
One enthusiastic owner is singing their praises, while others are screaming in terror
Heroic story of 3-legged canine used to promote guide dogs
May 12, 2018 at 07:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
The Yamagata forest that floods with snowmelt into reservoir
May 12, 2018 at 14:25 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Sapporo may bid for 2030 Winter Olympics, instead of 2026
May 12, 2018 at 04:00 pm JST / Japan Today
KABUKI ABC (77) / Actors show their personal sides in Kabuki-yawa talk events
5:00 am, May 12, 2018 / The Japan News
Fantastic legends surround mountaintop castle
5:00 am, May 12, 2018 / The Japan News
Voice Actress Suzuko Mimori Performs a Smooth Rap in Her Latest MV “Arekore”
May 12, 2018 1:55am EDT / Crunchyroll
The voice of Umi Sonoda (Love Live!), Sherlock Shellingford (Detective Opera Milky Holmes)
Fish recycling program begins at conveyor-belt sushi chain Kurazushi
May 13, 2018 / Sora News 24
New project makes the popular chain the first of its kind to utilize 100 percent of the fish they acquire
Afghan relics rescued from ruins, restored in Japan
May 13, 2018 at 07:20 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
Cash-strapped JR Hokkaido plans no-frills tourism train
May 13, 2018 at 07:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun
On a flower trip
8:00 am, May 13, 2018 / The Japan News
“Death Note” and “Free!” Star Rocks out in New MV
May 13, 2018 1:45am EDT / Crunchyroll
Mamoru Miyano previews “EXCITING!” music video[/url]
Voice Actress Sora Amamiya Diagnosed with Chorditis Vocalis
May 13, 2018 10:55pm CDT
Her solo tour in this summer is currently set to be held as planned