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Twice a year, mostly amateur figure modelers and sculptors display and sell their latest “garage kit” creations at Wonder Festival in the Makuhari Messe convention…
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Naruto, One Piece, My Hero Academia and More At Weekly Shonen Jump Exhibition Vol. 3 [Photo Report]
Shonen Jump Exhibition Is A Must-See For Manga and Anime Fans Many manga and anime fans probably know that Weekly Shonen Jump has consistently published…
Comiket Cosplay Roundup: Our Favorites From Summer 2018
Twice a year in Tokyo, literally hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts of anime, manga and games, as well as countless other hobbies converge on the…
These Papercraft Mosquitoes Look So Real You’ll Want To Swat Them
Japan: A Paper Craft Paradise When it comes to creating art with paper, Japan, with its long history of making exquisite washi paper and its…
Interview with The Anime Man: On Voice Acting in Pop Team Epic and More
To anime fans, he probably needs no introduction. The Japanese-Australian YouTube personality Joey Bizinger, known throughout the anisphere as The Anime Man, is probably the…
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Dynamic Wheelchair-Riding Girls Unit “Beyond Girls” Celebrate Difference [Interview]
Introducing “Beyond Girls” With permission from © Beyond Girls Beyond Girls is a new girls unit now enjoying popularity in Japan, not only for their…
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Fuji Rock 2018 and YouTube – Japan’s Music Magic goes Global [Video]
20th Fuji Rock Recap On July 3, YouTube and Softbank announced for the first time ever that this year’s Fuji Rock Festival would be available…
We Interviewed YuNi, A Rising VTuber Who Aims To Be The World’s Top Virtual Singer
Updated: Aug. 29th, 2018 Aiming to be the world’s top virtual singer Ever since she made her debut on May 30th, 2018, Virtual YouTuber and…
Japan’s Subzero Vending Machine Sells Soda That Freezes Before Your Eyes
Beat the Summer Heat With a Subzero Drink In the hot summer months, there’s nothing more refreshing than an iced-cold drink. While water and iced…
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Interview With Touko Nakamura, Japan’s Cutest Anime Song DJ [Video]
Touko Nakamura Is Performing This Weekend at Re:animation 12, Japan’s Largest Outdoor Anime Song, Techno and House Music Festival We had the pleasure of interviewing…
Meet Noname-chan, Psychedelic Costume Character and Aspiring Fashion Model
Noname-chan (pronounced “no-na-mé-chan”) is a costumed character with a psychedelic fashion sense, beautifully sparkling eyes and a passion for fashion and music. Produced by miyako,…
The Art of Shinkansen: Bullet Trains in Japan
The Bullet trains in Japan—Shinkansen—are famous worldwide for their speed, efficiency, comfort, and sheer elegance of shape. They are so elegant, in fact, that the…
Happy Cats, Coffee Shops and Carefree Times in TAO’s Cheerful and Nostalgic Illustrations
As she explains on her Tumblr profile, Sapporo-based illustrator TAO is particularly fond of cats, Showa Era things, and sneakers. With their cheerful tone and…
“Otaku House” Promises Cheap Lodging and Fun Experiences For Otaku Tourists
Updated on 08/27/2018 Whether or not you identify yourself as an “otaku,” if you’re a fan of anime, gaming, cosplay and other aspects of Japanese…
grape Japan and JAPAN Forward In Content Sharing Partnership
Introducing our new content sharing partner: JAPAN Forward JAPAN Forward is an English-language online platform for Japan-related news, features, analyses, commentary, and social media engagement….