Artist Gives Classic Film Scenes Awesome Retro Anime Makeover
While it may be painting with too broad a brush to describe a style as “anime”, there are certain qualities and characteristics that many associate…
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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…
Kyoto’s Haunted Taxi Tour Spirits You Away to the Historical Capital’s Spookiest Spots
As Japan’s former capital, Kyoto is bursting with historical charm. You can’t walk a few feet without stumbling upon something belonging to the country’s bygone…
Tattoos and Onsens – They Do Mix
Ah, the onsen—a distant dream for those with tattoos in Tokyo…or so we thought. More and more bathhouses are allowing our branded friends through the…
Japanese Fast Food Chains Turn Themselves Into A Power Ranger Style Superhero Team
After seeing Japanese Kit-Kat flavors turned into handsome anime men and worldwide fast food chains drawn as anime personas, it looks like actual Japanese fast…
The Best Pet Cafes in Tokyo for Animal Lovers
Living in Tokyo, it’s hard to get a fix of the fluffy stuff. Pets are usually not allowed in apartments and hectic work schedules hold…
Pikachu Outbreak Festival 2018 to be Invaded by Another Pokemon Army
You may have heard of the Pikachu Outbreak event which happens yearly in Japan. Year on year, every summer, the amount of Pikachu involved has…
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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…
Dinosaur Treats Inside Japan’s Jurassic World Cafe
To commemorate the release of the new movie, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, the Guest Cafe in Ikebukuro’s Parco have gone full prehistoric. For a limited…
Never Eat Alone With This Virtual YouTuber’s Anime Girl Dining Experience
Japanese virtual YouTuber offers up a home-cooked dinner made by an anime girl. There’s no question that virtual YouTubers make for a booming industry and…
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,…
Japanese Illustrator Applies Different Styles Of Popular Anime To Disney Princesses
Japanese illustrator re-imagines Disney Princesses using different anime art styles. Whether it’s turning fast food chain mascots into anime characters or drawing Japanese Kit-Kat flavors…
“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…
Don’t Mess with Japanese Survival Game Grandma
This Japanese lady has been causing a stir on Twitter (@pontasan387957), delighting people by posing coolly with an array of airguns. A&K m249 pic.twitter.com/oney1sxYOF —…
Sailor Moon Theme Song Performed on Traditional Japanese Instruments Sounds Magical
When talking about iconic anime and manga, it’s impossible to discount Sailor Moon. The title character and her band of Sailor Guardians revolutionized the magical…