Cradles of Subculture
Let's take a quick look at some trivia about various regions in Japan that are known as subculture hotbeds!
ZAQ to Make US Debut at AnimeNEXT
Songrwriter/performer ZAQ will make her American performance debut at New Jersey’s AnimeNEXT in June 2016.
A Little Dive into Some Japanese Subcultures
A foreigner’s foray into a few of Japan’s more offbeat cultural aspects.
7 Best Spots to Buy Toys in Japan
Japan is home to some of the most famous toys in the world. So what should you do if you’re in Japan and you—or, um, your kids—feel a sudden urge for toy shopping?
Hatsune Miku Hits Vogue
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku traded in her iconic digital aquamarine for some awe-inspiring threads at Givenchy’s Paris studio.
Look out! Here Comes the Samurai Spider-Man!
Spider-Man journeys back to feudal Japan to become... a samurai?!
Intimidate Cashiers with Your Eva Credit Card!
Why pay with cash when you have a credit card featuring Eva Robots from the popular anime show 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'?
Why is Anime Getting More Popular in the West?
With more shows reaching a wider audience than ever, these are good days in the anime business, especially in the West.
4 Sakura Vocaloid Songs for Spring
Many Japanese artists have at least one song dedicated to cherry blossoms, and the Vocaloid genre is no exception.
Get a 3-D Puzzle of Odawara Castle
Want a piece of history? How about a detailed 1/175 replica of Odawara Castle?
The Perfect Beer for Shinkansen Fans
Have you been on all the bullet trains featured on these 15 beer cans?
KO Your Smartphone with these Toy Stands
Tired of boring old smartphone stands? Why not kick it up a notch with Street Fighter II characters that battle and hold your smartphone?
7 Awesome Japanese Castles Made of Lego
While there have only been a few official Japanese-style Lego castles, brick fans have been more than happy to do the rest!
The 'Kingdom Hearts' Concert of a Lifetime
Grab your tickets and your Keyblades, because two Kingdom Hearts concert series are coming with a total of 15 performances in six countries!
Weird & Wonderful Tokyo Adventures
Check out some of the best offbeat experiences available in Tokyo to see the city from a different perspective.
How to Do Tokyo Disney Like a Pro!
Tokyo Disneyland Greater Tokyo
Want to make the most of your time at Tokyo Disneyland? Follow these six tips and you'll be navigating the park like nobody's business!
Get Inside Hayao Miyazaki's Head
English filmmaker Lewis Bond created a video documentary in which he perfectly captures the genius of Hayao Miyazaki.
5 Next-level Maid Cafés
Warrior maids, gaming maids, toy maids, magical maids and massage maids await!
Top 3 Manga Artists You Didn't Know Were Women
Some manga artists are coy about their gender, even going so far as to refer to themselves in the masculine form to muddy the waters.
'Live Spectacle Naruto' Returns
The new Naruto live action play looks more awesome than we ever could have imagined!
