Gundam manholes land in Sagamihara City adding to Japan’s impressive lineup of manhole designs
Manhole covers in Japan are more than just utilitarian, sometimes they have designs that add a bit more flair to the city streets. While originally…
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Shreddin’ the gnar Gundam style! Snowboarding Gundam cosplayer gets noticed in Japan
Some of our longtime readers may recall the cosplaying skiiers at Mount Yeti resort who we introduced a few years ago. With the growing popularity…
Japanese stop-motion artist’s amazing Gundam model video looks like it could be a commercial
Many of our readers have seen plastic Gundam models (otherwise known as Gunpla) before. Some may even own one or two and others may have…
Dramatic images of life-sized Gundam in Japan rising up on a backdrop of dark clouds go viral
Many of those who follow pop culture news from Japan will be familiar with the life-sized Gundam, the first which actually moves, unveiled last year…
Eat like a Gundam pilot at Japan’s Gundam Cafe with new dishes taken straight out of the anime
The Gundam franchise is so popular in Japan that it has various cafes themed around the characters from the series. Fans are in for a…
Gundam fans with a need for speed? Look no further than these Gundam and Zaku routers
ASUS JAPAN Corporation has announced the release of two Wi-Fi wireless router models, RT-AX86U ZAKU II EDITION and RT-AX82U GUNDAM EDITION, as part of its…
Gundam and French cookware brand, Le Creuset, team up for stylish wine cooler sleeves
When the show first aired back in 1979, no one knew that Mobile Suit Gundam would still be relevant in pop culture 40 years on….
Papercraft artist makes awesome Gundam figure out of McDonald’s wrappings
Japanese Twitter user and papercraft artist Kasama (@KASAMASHINTARO) made a homemade figurine of an anime character, using the paper wraps of a McDonalds’ meal. The…
Hello Kitty Is Ready For Adorable Battle With Two Gundam Chogokin Figures
The combined celebration of Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th anniversary and Hello Kitty’s 45th birthday resulted in a surprising Gundam vs. Hello Kitty crossover, which in…
A Giant Moving Gundam Statue Is Being Built In Yokohama
Odaiba’s Diver City has long been a special place for fans of iconic anime Mobile Suit Gundam, previously housing a life-sized RX-78 Gundam statue that…
Top places to visit in Odaiba, where the future is intertwined with the past
Odaiba is a unique place with many attractions, retro places, malls and a wonderful beach where you can relax while drinking a beer at night…
Japan Will Send Gundam Models Into Space To Send Encouragement To Olympic Athletes
On Wednesday, an organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games announced a collaborative effort with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the…
Japanese Calligrapher Monyaizumi Proposes New Kanji For “Gundam”
Although there are already thousands of kanji characters available in the Japanese language (tens of thousands if you count the most comprehensive dictionaries), kanji enthusiasts…
To Celebrate Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th Anniversary, Zaku Pool Floats And Haro Beach Balls
Seiko’s luxury Gundam watches and the surprise release of Gundam vs. Hello Kitty have marked some fun ways to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile…
Seiko Celebrates Mobile Suit Gundam 40th Anniversary With Limited Edition Watches
Perhaps as compensation for anyone duped by their April Fool’s rice cracker watches, or simply just tapping into the popularity of stylish anime-themed watches as…