A Few Words with Babymetal
Su-metal, Yuimetal and Moametal sit down with Tokyo Weekender's Matthew Hernon to dish on Lady Gaga, Metallica, and what it's like to be a genre-bending metal band.
Evangelion Shinkansen Gets its Own Ekiben
With the Evangelion Shinkansen bullet train scheduled to start running from November 3, passengers are going to need something to eat.
84-Year-Old Idols Realease First Single
The average age of the members of KBG84 is 84. Unsurprisingly, their sound is a mix of old and new.
Babymetal Goes Funko POP!
All three members of the metal-idol sensation will be available in huge-headed form in December.
Anime Fans Visit 'Holy Land' Series Settings
Increasing numbers of tourists have been participating in what's been dubbed "Holy Land Pilgrimages": visiting the real-world settings of popular anime series. And now the government is actively trying to cash in on the phenomenon.
Gundam 101: Navigating the Gundam Universe
With Iron Blooded Orphans on the air, you might want a hand unraveling four decades of mecha lore.
Evangelion Dolls Go Edo with Katana & Kimono
Takara Tomy has announced preorders for two of three planned Evangelion dolls clad in traditional kimono, with decorative blades by their side for protection.
Bento Models Entice Hungry Kitty
A Twitter user captures a cat taking his time deciding which bento to get.
