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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.”

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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)

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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

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