Themed cafes are a big part of Japanese fan culture, and thanks to the county’s love of cuteness, there’s many characters from non-Japanese creators that…

Most anime-themed cafes are concentrated in and around Tokyo, but some are as far out as you can get. Last month, a cafe opened in…

In Japan there’s always an abundance of themed cafes based on animated works, and considering they’re usually temporary, sometimes you’re lucky enough to catch your…

Higurashi: When They Cry (often referred to by its shortened title, “Higurashi”) is arguably one of the most impactful visual novels to have come out…

Summer is the time for icy treats, so what better representative than the characters of hit sports anime, Yuri on Ice? The popular series was…

The decades-long history of the Final Fantasy franchise started when the very first game was released in 1987, back when its developer Square Enix was…

Koupen-chan Japan has an undeniable penchant for cute characters. This means that even after creating internationally beloved icons such as Hello Kitty and Pikachu, they…

Although viewers in the US and other countries will have to wait until early 2020 to watch the anime version on Netflix, many manga fans…

With Halloween a month away, many of those who plan to be in Tokyo this season are thinking of doing something fun for Halloween. There…

Recently in Japan, businesses have been using the cool aesthetic of ninja to appeal to foreign tourists, perhaps thanks in part to popular anime and…