An Otaku Guesthouse? UOI Inn is Revitalizing Okayama
Just in time for the Setouchi International Art Triennial, the 100-year-old UOI inn-turned into a perfect otaku guesthouse has reopened for business. Yuki Takada, JAPAN…
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Akihabara cafe lets you “eat your favorite anime character’s hair”
As many anime fans know, there are multitudes of ways to show your support for your 推し oshi, your favorite character. The conventional options include…
Oshikatsu goods online specialty shop opens in Japan for all your oshikatsu display needs
Oshikatsu Goods no Tatsujin (Oshikatsu Goods Specialist) , an oshikatsu specialty goods online store has officially opened up in Japan for all your oshikatsu needs….
Anna Miller’s, American diner known for tasty pies and iconic uniform, to close last branch in Japan
Overview Japan’s Anna Miller’s restaurant chain, operated by Imuraya Corporation, opened its first location in the Aoyama neighborhood of Tokyo in 1973 and has been…
Do you like anime? If you do, Anime Roomy could be your new favorite podcast!
Nippon Broadcasting System in Japan and PONYCANYON USA have just announced the launch of “Anime Roomy,” an all-English podcast made by anime fans and for…
Make your own mini altar for your favorite anime or game character, Vtuber or idol
Please be honest in answering this question: “Do you have any fan items of your favorite characters, VTubers or idols?” The items must be really…
This bag lets you switch from work or school to supporting your favorite character or idol
From office (or classroom) to oshikatsu In Japan, the market for manga, anime, video games, and idols, among other things, is so large that concerts…
Movement copying robot meets its match with otaku’s dancing technique
Miraikan, or The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo, currently displays one of Japan’s most advanced humanoid robots–“Alter”. Alter is known for…
Japanese “muscle junkie” girl’s “maximum effort” JoJo pose photos go viral
In addition to being a self-professed “muscle junkie” (筋肉オタク kinniku otaku) and fitness buff, Japanese model Momo Momoto 桃兎もも (@tmmt_san) also happens to be really…
Oreimo celebrates 10th anniversary of anime with “Imouto Forever” wedding ring collection
The influential franchise 『俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない。』Oreimo is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the anime broadcast this year. Credited with reviving the “little sister boom” and controversial due…
Takashi Murakami: Japan’s coolest artist on kawaii culture
Takashi Murakami is one of Japan’s best-known modern artists. In 2008, he was named one of Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’, the only visual…
Artist creates stunningly realistic miniature of a Japanese idol fan’s room
There seems to be a real enthusiasm for incredibly realistic miniature worlds and dioramas in Japan, with artists creating beautiful goldfish ponds and even a…
Japanese otaku share their stylish transformation photos on Twitter
The Japanese term “otaku” can actually mean having a near obsessive level of interest in any hobby, although it’s now commonly used around the globe…
Japanese Love Liver and Engineer Creates Astonishingly Accurate Rina-chan Board
Hama-san (@ybybybmh) is an avid Love Liver with engineering skills, who’s looking forward to the anime adaptation of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club which was…
Anime Themed Hair Salon Kyara-Make Machida
Get a New “Do” at an Anime-Themed Hair Salon! We’ve all heard of cat and maid cafes, various theme-based shops and the like, but have…