Virtual cat singer MiMi Kanade gets human form and catchy theme song by Hironobu Kageyama
This cat can sing Virtual singers have been around for a while. The most popular Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI is a good example. However, MiMi…
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Japanese company will “buy your face” and turn it into a super realistic face mask to sell
Including a service that makes super realistic wearable replicas of your pet’s head and doll masks that look lifted straight out of an anime, it…
Japanese sign seems to tell people to get off their bike “for the sake of the Queen”
Japan has an emperor but it doesn’t have a queen. Therefore, it makes no sense to see a sign in Japan telling you to do…
Spend a night on a stopped train near Mt. Fuji on Gakunan Railway Line, famous for night views
Whether you’re a train buff, a Mount Fuji enthusiast, a photographer with a preference for the night, someone interested in unique experiences, or perhaps all…
Japanese illustrator puts Chiba Prefecture’s connection to Neon Genesis Evangelion on the map
As any Evangelion fan will tell you, the most famous real-world location with a connection to the seminal anime franchise is Hakone, the setting for…
Workation program at the foothills of Mount Fuji to offer fresh air and a welcome change of pace
Workation in Japan As the Japanese government promotes the idea of “workation” in a bid to revitalize the virus-hit tourism industry, various initiatives are emerging…
Report on the first-ever “Rent-A-Girlfriend” exhibition
With the anime adaptation having just finished its first season and a second season already announced, it’s safe to say that the fanbase for the…
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[Video] Anime legend Hayao Miyazaki attending Studio Ghibli cafe as a customer delights fans
Studio Ghibli and Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki has made his name on beloved anime films, but the iconic director often makes headlines for when…
Japanese craft brewery saves pears damaged by bad weather and makes delicious Pear Weizen
SanktGallen Brewery SanktGallen Brewery, the oldest microbrewery in Japan, makes an excellent Amber Ale, Brown Porter, Golden Ale and Pale Ale, but it has made…
Hatsune Miku VR now available for Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2
Now that the Oculus Quest 2 has started shipping, many people are getting ready to finally take the plunge into VR. Among the exciting titles…
Boba tea shop Pearl Lady collaborates with Sanrio on My Melody and Kuromi boba teas
A mainstay on the boba tea scene in Japan, Pearl Lady is celebrating its 17th year. © SocialWire Co., Ltd. Since it’s in the mood…
Cosplayers to Watch: Clow (Photos and Interview)
Introduction First of all, thank you for asking me for an interview! Most of my cosplays are from anime and Japanese games, and as I…
Life Sciences in Japan: in desperate need of resuscitation
Japan occupies an unusual space in the global imagination. At once a futuristic nation of innovation and robotics, and simultaneously, for those on the inside,…
Black Thunder releases Apple Pie and Custard flavor chocolate for fall
When it comes to delicious Japanese snacks and sweets, Fall is a misnomer, as the season brings with it a discernible rise in all kinds…
Trending #LearnFromGhibli tweets using Ghibli movie scenes are too hilarious to stop reading
On September 18th, much to the delight of the anime community, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of most popular animated films….