The GazettE Invades North & South America
Japanese hard-rock, visual-kei band The GazettE will be playing New York, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Dallas, Toronto and more from April 15 to May 5, 2016.
Interview with Rhedoric
It's been a long road, but rock band Rhedoric is finally achieving its dream of playing the U.S.
BCBGMAXAZRIA Ginza Flagship Opening Reception
BCBGMAXAZRIA, the famously chic Los Angeles-based, high-end fashion brand, opened its largest Japanese flagship store in Ginza on March 6, 2016.
Top 10 Souvenirs from the Ghibli Museum
Ghibli fans will definitely want to collect these 10 items that you can't find anywhere except the Ghibli Museum!
The Umbrella that Looks Like a Salad Head
With your Vegetabrella out, don't think of it as rain—think of it as dressing!
Amazing Anime Pancake Art!
This Italian restaurant in Kanagawa has perfected the art of pancake anime.
Horrifyingly Cute Glass Hangers
Creepy Sadako, Kayako and Toshio are coming after you through your glass!
A New Kind of Kitty Café Opened in Shanghai
If you're heading to Shanghai, and are a big Hello Kitty fan, you definitely won't want to miss this café!
Sputniko! Bonds Myth, Science & Music
This new scientific discovery not only has its own music video, but also ties to ancient Japanese mythology.
These Kimono Sashes Are Out of This World!
From lounging felines to deep space imagery, this traditional Japanese clothing retailer is bound to have the perfect 'obi' for you!
Babymetal Goes Spooky with Karate MV
Babymetal is growing up, and their “Karate” music video is definitely darker in tone.
Top 10 'Tsundere' Characters in Anime
Japanese online polling site Goo Ranking surveyed 500 netizens and asked them which female anime character embodies 'tsundere' best. Did your onscreen flame make the list?
Babymetal — Metal Resistance Review
Babymetal’s 'Metal Resistance,' the follow-up to the trio's 2014 cross-cultural smash 'Babymetal,' raises the epic level by a factor of 100.
Teachers: Beware the 'Kancho'!
There are no winners in the 'kancho' game. But lots of kindergartners and elementary school students love playing it. Find out how to spot it before you, too, become a victim!
Sip on Sailor Moon-Inspired Drinks
The outer sailor scouts will not only appear in season 3 of Sailor Moon Crystal, but also in parfaits and drinks for a limited time.
Portable Shrines of a Monstrous Proportion!
These giant portable monster shrines took over Ueno Park to dazzle and frighten all.
Top 5 Recommended Manga & Anime of 2016
You won't want to miss out on these manga and anime—the cream of the crop as selected by Japanese fans!
English Textbooks Get a Manga-Makeover
English teachers and students alike will get a hoot out of these newly designed English textbooks.
Take a Breakneck Video Tour of Japan!
Filmed during a three-week railway journey through Japan, this stupendously edited collection of memories reminds us of what can be so fascinating about this island nation.
Babymetal Nails US Television Debut
Metal idol band Babymetal slays the audience on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
