When one thinks of Hokkaido, it’s easy to imagine taking in the beautiful sights of a winter wonderland and perhaps even the stunning anime snow…

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In Japan, the term hikikomori (literally, pulling inward or being confined) refers to the phenomenon of reclusive teenagers and adults who cut themselves off from…

This summer’s Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama is winding down. Pokemon fans braved the heat for the chance to see dances and parades performed by over…

To anime fans, he probably needs no introduction. The Japanese-Australian YouTube personality Joey Bizinger, known throughout the anisphere as The Anime Man, is probably the…

20th Fuji Rock Recap On July 3, YouTube and Softbank announced for the first time ever that this year’s Fuji Rock Festival would be available…

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Japanese virtual YouTuber offers up a home-cooked dinner made by an anime girl. There’s no question that virtual YouTubers make for a booming industry and…

At 7:58 a.m. on June 18th, residents of northern Osaka prefecture in Japan were rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which is said to have…

In the world of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, looks can be just as important as taste. In recent years, the aesthetic appeal of some…

Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan. Last month, Hello Kitty fans around the world rejoiced when Japan West Railway Co announced it would…

If you’ve spent enough time on the internet, you likely don’t need to be told that Japanese commercials have a tendency to embrace a bit…

Japanese fans clean up stadium following a World Cup win over Colombia. When Japanese sporting fans pack their bags with face-paint and signs for competition…

Cal Poly Graduate accepts diploma with anime huggy pillow waifu from Love Live! At the commencement ceremony for California State Polytechnic University’s Business Administration School,…

The world of hit anime and manga series Attack on Titan is grim and terrifying, which isn’t all that different from what many people imagine…