Salute to Toshiro Mifune: Japan’s greatest movie star
An era unto himself, Toshiro Mifune was an enduring icon of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema. Here are some of his most memorable works….
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Too sexy Anpanman playground equipment has parents in stitches
Hit anime Anpanman is a long-standing source of entertainment for children in Japan, and even the sight of Dokin-chan, the partner in crime of the…
Express your gratitude this Thanksgiving with Studio Ghibli characters
Today, November 24th, 2022, is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Since it falls on the fourth Thursday of November, the date changes a bit…
Laid-Back Camp drama’s Nadeshiko and Aoi actresses delight fans with real camping video
On November 11th, 2022, actress 大原優乃 Yūno Ōhara updated her YouTube channel 『ゆーのちゅーぶ / 大原優乃』 Yūno Tube with a special collaboration with actress 箭内夢菜 Yumena…
Japanese manga artist reveals the scariest type of anger
People face feelings of anger in many different situations, whether at work, at home, or on social networking sites. Even if it’s for a good…
Realizing a dream life in Japan: Interview with Jenya, professional voice actress and singer
Some of our readers may have dreams they want to realize in Japan. If you do, you’ll surely find an excellent role model in Jenya…
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Japanese idol’s handshake event has life-changing impact on zealous fan [manga]
In the world of Japanese idols, “handshake events” are quite common among more established groups. As the name suggests, fans get to shake hands with…
Awesome Gintama sleeping bags transform you into Elizabeth and Justaway
For fans of hit anime and manga Gintama, there’s a new perfect way to sleep! Japanese anime specialty stores animate and Movic are now taking…
One Piece Film Red cakes in a can hit vending machines in Japan
Fans of long-running hit anime and manga One Piece have no doubt been enjoying a full course of new movie merchandise thanks to the theatrical…
Godzilla fans can now use Gigan’s bladed arms as a kaiju letter opener
Those eagerly awaiting the 2023 release of Toho’s newest Godzilla film likely have enough merchandise inspired by the King of the Monsters, but if they…
Chibi Maruko-chan anime films are finally getting Blu-ray releases
Momoko Sakura’s best-selling manga ちびまる子ちゃん Chibi Maruko-chan was adapted into a television anime series in 1990 and has continued ever since, earning its place among…
Ghibli Museum warms hearts with episode of siblings picking out plushie that seems straight out of a Studio Ghibli anime
For fans of beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli, all eyes are certainly on the recently opened expansive Ghibli Park in Aichi prefecture, but it’d be…
Give yourself some ghostly Pokémon jewelry with new platinum black Gengar rings and necklaces
Japanese jeweler U-Treasure has been on a roll with a series of Pokemon-inspired jewelry, including Monster Ball diamonds for wedding rings and sleepy Snorlax rings….
Amazing new app lets avatar users walk around in the real world
Japanese VR enthusiast and social influencer オレンジ Orange (@orange_3134) builds tools allowing independent Vtubers and other people active in the metaverse to film high-quality videos…
“Stop doing this!” Dog expert issues angry plea after seeing videos on social media
Many photos and videos of pet dogs are posted on social media sites on a daily basis. Dog owners are always ready with their cameras…