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Metropolis
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Anime Trending
Honey Anime
Anime Corner
SoraNews24
Lawson transforms convenience store food with massive katsu burger and an insane curry bread
Spoon & Tamago
Spoon & Tamago
In Post-War Japan, the United States Used Quiz Culture to Help Democratize the Country
Tokyo Cheapo
Japan eSIMs That Cost $10 or Less
Savvy Tokyo
Top 10 Tokyo Summer Exhibitions for 2026
GaijinPot
Takedao Tunnel Trail: Japan’s Abandoned Railway Hike Through Dark Tunnels
matcha-jp
[Boat Race Kojima] Enjoy local gourmet food at the newly renovated food court! (Kurashiki)
Metropolis
Metropolis
The Best Skateparks in Tokyo
Automaton
Japanese hand-drawn psychological horror Rabbit Circle lets you join a club of runaway girls looping through surreal manifestations of their deepest traumas
Yatta-Tachi
Laughter in the Sunshine Manga Review (Minor Spoilers)
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Grow Up Show Reveals July 4 Start Date With Main Visual
Honey Anime
Rico Sasaki Releases Full-Length Album RI PATHOS; Music Video for Lead Track “Touri Seikei” Unveiled
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Original Anime Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus Troupe Reveals Main Visual & Trailers Ahead of July 4 Premiere
SoraNews24
Luxury houseplant fraud leads to arrest of Takamatsu man
Spoon & Tamago
End of an Era: Iconic Shibuya Hands to Close After 48 Years
Tokyo Cheapo
International Musicians Touring Japan in 2026
Savvy Tokyo
Nakano: A Nostalgic Corner of Tokyo Full of Character
GaijinPot
I Entered Japan’s Concert Ticket Lottery—Here’s What Happened
matcha-jp
Congratulations on the Murakami Grand Festival (the float procession of the Murakami Festival), a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage! Let's go see it!
Metropolis
Metropolis
Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture
Automaton
ILL’s absence from Japanese State of Play sparks fears it may not pass the country’s rating board
Yatta-Tachi
FISHGOD Volume 1 Manga Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Another Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 Main Trailer and Visual Have Been Released
Honey Anime
AiScReam Drops First Single Under New Lineup “NEXT CARD” and Launches Official TikTok Account
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
BLEACH Gets New JUMP MV Featuring ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION's "After Dark"
SoraNews24
Starbucks Japan releases special limited-edition summer drinks… at only 30 stores
Spoon & Tamago
Haneda Airport Unveils Collaboration with Beloved Penguin Illustrator Chiharu Sakazaki
Tokyo Cheapo
Citta’ Matsuri Festival 2026
Savvy Tokyo
Tokyo Events for June 2026
GaijinPot
2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 24
matcha-jp
Experience Mie’s Beautiful Winter Scenery: Snow Views and Skiing at Gozaisho Ropeway
Metropolis
Metropolis
Must-Try Japanese Summer Foods
Automaton
Japanese psychological “infinite space” exploration game Platonica Space gets limited-time Steam demo
Yatta-Tachi
MINTERVIEW: Keita Katsushika & Kirin Inoue
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Tomb Raider King Drops New Trailer and Main Visual
Honey Anime
[Honey's Anime Interview] ZAQ's “Liar Veil” and the Art of Anime Composition
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Tomb Raider King Anime Reveals New Visual, PV, Additional Cast Ahead of July 8 Premiere
SoraNews24
Two of Kyoto’s famous temples tackle streetside trash with solar-powered trash cans
Spoon & Tamago
Issey Miyake’s New NYC Flagship Blends Fashion and Architecture
Tokyo Cheapo
Where To Find the Best Lavender Fields in Japan
Savvy Tokyo
Basic Japanese Etiquette Tips You Need to Know
GaijinPot
The 5 Japanese Films at Cannes and When to See Them
matcha-jp
[Shizuoka/ Izu] June 14th (Sun) Sutra Copying Session at Shuzenji Temple (Reservations required)
Metropolis
Metropolis
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026
Automaton
Capcom says shifting from auteur-driven development to team-led development is what transformed the company and allowed flagship IPs to survive for so long
Yatta-Tachi
Kuro: The Complete Edition Manga Review (Minor Spoilers)
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Bungou Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Premieres July 2; Reveals New Trailer
Honey Anime
ASH DA HERO Performed Their First-Ever European Show at Animefest 2026 in the Czech Republic
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 Teases Dem-dol Games in New Main Visual & Trailer
SoraNews24
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Spoon & Tamago
Shizuoka Aims to Reclaim Top Tea Status With New Branding Project
Tokyo Cheapo
Disney-Themed “Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen” To Run Between Tokyo and Osaka
Savvy Tokyo
Japanese Traditions: Teru Teru Bozu
GaijinPot
Japan’s New AI Data Law: What It Means for You
matcha-jp
[Gozaisho Ropeway] Gourmet Guide
Metropolis
Metropolis
Wataru Endo Is Out of the World Cup, and Japan’s Captain Is Walking Away for Good
Automaton
Lies of P lead to become Neowiz’s first CEO from a game development background
Yatta-Tachi
Hachi Report! June 2026
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Toho International Hosts Booth at Anime Expo 2026 Highlighting My Hero Academia, Frieren & More Series
Honey Anime
Aria the Natural and Aria the Origination - Two More Soundtracks to Be Released on Vinyl!
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Casts Active Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho in Voice Acting Debut Roles
SoraNews24
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Spoon & Tamago
Japanese Aquarium Drops 2026 Version of Flowchart Illustrating Their Penguin Relationships. This Year There’s an English Version.
Tokyo Cheapo
The Survival Guide to Shinjuku Station
Savvy Tokyo
Japanese Summer Drugstore Makeup Survival Guide: Beauty That Actually Lasts
GaijinPot
Japan’s Smallest Shrine and Its Long History of Faith and Survival
matcha-jp
[2026] Naruto Fireworks Festival to be held! Dates and highlights explained!
Metropolis
Metropolis
Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan
Automaton
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have reportedly narrowed Palworld lawsuit to older versions of the game only, likely thanks to “preventive” updates by Pocketpair
Yatta-Tachi
Dear Sister, I’ve Become a Blessed Maiden Vol. 1 Review
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Ize Press Licenses Love So Pure Boys’ Love Manhwa Webcomic for English Print Release
Honey Anime
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Innocence - Five Series Albums and One OST to Be Released on Vinyl!
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Living in a World Without Magic Anime Film Project Expands Overseas With Fan Campaign, Annecy Panel, and Anime Expo 2026 Appearance
SoraNews24
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal toys now available at McDonald’s Japan
Spoon & Tamago
Winners of the 2026 Kokuyo Design Awards
Tokyo Cheapo
The Best Sumo Restaurants in Tokyo
Savvy Tokyo
10 Great Learning Apps for Raising Bilingual Kids in Japan
GaijinPot
What To Do During A Typhoon in Japan
matcha-jp
6 popular sightseeing spots in Mie｜One day trip from Nagoya, Osaka, or Kyoto!
Metropolis
Metropolis
7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)
Automaton
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve follows up with new info on fan-favorite character Tasha Seversky, including voice cast
Yatta-Tachi
MINTERVIEW: Battan & Sumire Nobuto
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II Reveals BLUE ENCOUNT Ending Theme Song
Honey Anime
An Official Visualizer for “See You Soon” by SEKAI NO OWARI’s Nakajin Has Been Released!
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Blu-ray Reveals New Tanjiro, Giyu, Shinobu, and Zenitsu Store Bonus Illustrations
SoraNews24
Date handsome cockroaches in a new dating sim from one of Japan’s leading pest control companies
Spoon & Tamago
The Other Ceramics: An Exhibition of Non-Ceramicist Pottery
Tokyo Cheapo
The Best Tokyo Discounts and Deals — Updated Weekly
Savvy Tokyo
Global Leap International School: Preparing Little Ones for Big Futures
GaijinPot
Japan CBN Ban: What Residents and Tourists Need to Know
matcha-jp
Naha Airport in Okinawa: Access, Restaurants, Shops, and More
Metropolis
Metropolis
Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026
Automaton
Why was Resident Evil Requiem the first game to adopt the PS5 Pro’s upgraded PSSR? We talk to Capcom and SIE
Yatta-Tachi
June 2026 Manga, Manhwa, Light Novel, & Book Releases
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Yen Press Licenses Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!, Witches Can’t Be Collared & More December 2026 Titles
Honey Anime
A Complete Collection of Maaya Sakamoto’s Fate/Grand Order Theme Songs to Be Released on July 29!
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Coco and Rozemyne Meet in Witch Hat Atelier x Ascendance of a Bookworm Collaboration Visual
SoraNews24
Bears appear at one of Kyoto Prefecture’s most popular tourist spots[Video]
Spoon & Tamago
Shibuya’s New ‘G-CHA & Ba-CHA’ Cafe Is Run by Senior Citizens
Tokyo Cheapo
Data Roaming in Japan: What To Know
Savvy Tokyo
Nerima: The Tokyo Neighborhood You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
GaijinPot
Osaka Area Events for June 2026
matcha-jp
Enjoy a refreshing trip to Mt. Gozaisho in Mie Prefecture | Scenic ropeway ride, local cuisine, and hot springs
Metropolis
Metropolis
Cycling Japan: Fukuoka to Tokyo by Bike in One Month
Automaton
Explore the psychedelic dreams of an elderly dog abducted by an alien in upcoming indie A Dog’s Dream
Yatta-Tachi
June 2026 BL / Yaoi Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, Danmei, & Light Novel Releases in Print
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
VIZ Media Announces Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, WITCHRIV, No Glass Slippers for Me: Reincarnated Cinderella & More Spring 2027 Releases
Honey Anime
Nao Toyama’s New Album, OVER THE RAINBOW, Goes on Sale October 7!
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru Anime Unveils October Premiere
SoraNews24
Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain goes upscale with Matsuya Premium, but is it worth the higher price?
Spoon & Tamago
The Humble Beef Bowl, Elevated to Fine Cuisine at New Gyudon Specialty Restaurant Kikiya
Tokyo Cheapo
Where To See Geisha in Tokyo
Savvy Tokyo
Tokyo Events for May 2026
GaijinPot
Tokyo Area Events for June 2026
matcha-jp
[2026] The Gion Festival floats are just around the corner! Kyoto style home cooking using local ingredients at " Kyoto Kotokoto Shijo Store"
Metropolis
Metropolis
Where is Downtown Tokyo? Finding the Real Center of the City
Automaton
Japanese scientists develop Mobile Suit Gundam’s Beam Saber-inspired plasma technology that could help grow and fertilize crops in space
Yatta-Tachi
Billy Bat Vol. 1 Manga Review (Minor Spoilers)
Anime Trending
Anime Trending
Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi & Tamashoho Join Voice Cast of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
Honey Anime
TV Anime Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo Opening Theme Song “Komorebizaka”, by Galileo Galilei, CD Single Announcement and Jacket Illustration Reveal!
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
VIZ Media Announces Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, Slam Dunk Deluxe Edition, The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins and More for Spring 2027
SoraNews24
Dragon Quest King Slime eye drops fly off shelves in less than a day
Tokyo Cheapo
Tokyo Events This Week: Sannō Matsuri and Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival
Savvy Tokyo
Top 10 Japanese Matcha Brands: Everything You Need to Know
matcha-jp
[Lunch & Dinner Separately] 9 Must-Try Delicious Restaurants in Naruto City , Tokushima Prefecture ! Souvenirs Included
Metropolis
Metropolis
How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata
Automaton
Resident Evil Veronica devs plan to restructure the story to strengthen continuity with the modern series
Yatta-Tachi
Monster & Ghost Vol. 1 Manga Review (Minor Spoilers)
Honey Anime
TV anime Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo Original Soundtrack Hororo Shoyo, composed by Manami Kakudo, to be released!
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Inoue's Gal x Gal Yuri Manga Gets English Release by VIZ Media, Begins in Spring 2027
SoraNews24
Anne Hathaway creates PR frenzy in Japan after mentioning Tottori in Devil Wears Prada interview
Tokyo Cheapo
Creatives in Japan: Chani Japan
matcha-jp
A Feature Articles on hydrangea spots in Okayama Prefecture ! 14 must-see flower spots to visit during the rainy season.
Metropolis
Metropolis
The 9 Best Japanese Whiskies for Gifting
Automaton
Onimusha: Way of the Sword recreates a real-life Kyoto site closed to the public, long believed to be Japan’s gateway to hell
Yatta-Tachi
Omega Megaera Volume 1 Manga Review (Minor Spoilers)
Honey Anime
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke DVD Vol. 1 & 2 Release Has Been Delayed
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
VIZ Media Announces Print Release of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Manga for Spring 2027
SoraNews24
7-Eleven Japan reinvents convenience store fruit sandwiches with new salty pink sakura peach variety
Tokyo Cheapo
Google Is Opening a Store in Omotesando This Summer
matcha-jp
Free admission, 7-day limited special event: "Family Chapel Concert in Summer"
Automaton
Kyoto Xanadu unveils two distinctly “Kyoto-flavored” character bonding systems as the series’ story moves to the thousand-year capital
Yatta-Tachi
Yatta-Tachi’s JAST Visual Novel Recommendations
Honey Anime
Who Are Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Why is Their Album 10 Making Waves Worldwide?
Anime Corner
Anime Corner
Spring 2026 Anime Rankings - Week 10
SoraNews24
East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets
Tokyo Cheapo
New Video! Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2026?
matcha-jp
Awamori, Orion Beer, and More! Okinawa Beverage Guide
Automaton
Why do unannounced games keep “leaking” through Korea’s rating site? It turns out there’s a legal issue that makes it almost impossible to avoid
Yatta-Tachi
Paradise Visual Novel Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Honey Anime