Though there’s a Rayearth anime remake currently in the works, new merch for the ‘90s version is a rare find, and at just 300 yen (US$2) a pop, this is an instant buy for anyone who’s had opening ...

Like a Dragon/Yakuza exhibition offers wedding ceremonies with charavter of your choice, provides paperwork to tie the knot and sever it too.

We check out the new hamburger specialty shop with nice buns that has joined its sister shop I'm Donut? in Shibuya.

There’s a lot of competition out there in the world of sweet dessert drinks, so one way to stay ahead of the curve is by beating everyone to the punch with seasonal releases. Nobody beats Starbucks at ...

We check out the new hamburger specialty shop with nice buns that has joined its sister shop I’m Donut? in Shibuya.

This month marks 30 years since the release of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” ...

The colors matching those of the United States flag is no coincidence, as Tokyo Tower was one of three prominent buildings lit up in those hues to coincide with the arrival of U.S. president Donald ...

After a successful pilot program in late 2024, these stickers were deployed nationwide in March 2025. About half a year later, Family Mart reported that some locations saw an increase in stickered ...

Pokémon/Mister Donut collaboration continues to evolve.

Studio Ghibli specialty chain Donguri Kyowakoku has its finger on the pulse when it comes to seasonal releases, and this autumn it’s serving up acorns. It’s an apt release, not only because acorns are ...

The English translation is an approximation since the original Japanese is laced with classic Internet slang going back to the heyday of the 2channel message board. The initial “ gue ” is a cartoonish ...

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