Deadpool Gets No Respect at Comiket
Comiket 89 was visited by a rare cosplay hero: Deadpool! He seemed pretty frustrated that nobody in Japan knew who he was—despite his maid costume—but we figure that will change come August.
González Iñárritu on Composer Ruichi Sakamoto
MAiDiGi TV caught up with Leonardo DiCaprio and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto at the New York premiere of González Iñárritu's "The Revenant."
6 Japanese Sweets 'For Men'!
Think it's not right for guys to have a sweet tooth? Japan aims to prove the opposite with these six sweets specifically designed 'for men'!
Knights vs. Samurai—in Real Life!
Ever wondered who would win in a fight of knights versus samurai? At the Japan Armored Battle League, you can finally find out!
Magical Photos of Ginzan Onsen in the Snow
Ginzan Onsen is an achingly photogenic hot spring town in the Yamagata region of northern Japan. And it looks even better in the snow!
The Perfect Utensil to Eat Noodles With
For ramen aficionados, eating a delectable bowl of ramen with a spork may sound strange. But to savor both the broth and the noodles at the same time, you'll definitely want to invest in one of these!
This Ramen Has a Sweet Treat!
Hidden among the chopped green onions and juicy pork slices is a topping that's the essence of Valentine's Day sweets.
Even Robots Crave Kit Kat
Kit Kat commercials have been broadcast since the 1970s, each time introducing something relatable to its market. So how are they keeping up with the times today? By introducing Japanese robots, that's how!
Look Like an Anime Heroine in this Skirt!
Not only can this skirt help you achieve your desired anime character look, but it's designed to give the appearance of long, slender legs.
All-Female Stage Troupe to Perform in US
The immensely popular and talented Takarazuka Revue will be performing a toe-tapping show in New York for the first time in decades.
6 Fun Styles of Japanese Shoes
Here's a great selection of Japanese shoes, from traditional wooden soles to split-toed sock-shoes.
The Wonder 500™ Takes New York City
A truly 'wondrous' exhibition in the Big Apple!
The Art of Emoji
Artist Shinjii Murakami has taken the modern emoji pictogram as the inspiration for an exhibition in New York.
Photos from Japan to You
Ranging from skin care and shoes to kimono and charms from shrines, blogger and model Matsu-you* introduces her favorite aspects of Japan for the G7 Japan 2016 Ise-Shima Photography Contest.
An Unbreakable Sailor Bond
Much like how the sailor soldiers relied on each other through tough times, these 10 cosplayers all support one another as they navigate through the world of anime conventions.
Pokémon's Epic 20th Anniversary Super Bowl Ad
The official Pokémon website has posted the full version of the live-action commercial that will air during Super Bowl 50.
Harry Potter Gets a Cute Anime Makeover!
13 Harry Potter characters are going to be 'anime'-ted in an all-new merchandise line.
8 Beautiful Bags from Around Japan
Here you'll find an environmental friendly corrugated cardboard bag, as well as the so-called "Bank Robber" bag, which would definitely work well in a big-budget Hollywood heist movie!
Want Senpai to Notice Your App?
If you’re a fan of 'atsume'-style games, this new app will definitely make your heart go dokidoki!
The Toyota Prius Has How Many Mascots?!
Rather than having just one mascot to promote its new Prius, Toyota went with an astronomically large number of mascots, with each one representing a part of the car.
