All About Japan

The Whole-Body Gaming Experience!

From your head to your feet, you'll be able to control a 3-D scanned version of yourself in IBM Japan's newest gaming project.

Muslim Women Model Beautiful Lolita Clothes

By beautifully blending religion and fashion, these young Muslim women take on the world of Lolita and bring their colorful clothes to life.

Sailor Moon Crystal Season 3 Trailer is Here!

At long last, Sailor Moon fans can rejoice! All the sailor scouts will be appearing in the third season of 'Sailor Moon Crystal.'

Bidding Seniors Farewell with Sand Art

We wish our own high schools had sent us off into the adult world with these spectacular sand creations!

Saitama Pizza Buns

Why make regular sweet buns when you can make Saitama sweet buns?

Top Manga for Women's Fashion Inspiration!

Beyond having great storylines that immerse you in their world, many manga have a great sense of style that comes out from the author's background.

How to Play Go

If Google's AlphaGo program can learn this traditional two-tone board game, then so can you!

Cash, Credit or Moon Prism Power?

Although we doubt department stores would accept moon prism power as an acceptable form of payment, they can accept these Sailor Moon JCB cards!

How do You Define 'Kawaii'?

Ad agency Dentsu seeks to visually define the term 'kawaii.' Do you agree? Watch the video and find out!

Check Out the Real Kiki's Bakery!

Whether you've seen the Ghibli film 'Kiki's Delivery Service' or not, you won't want to miss this bakery in Oita Prefecture!

Get 4 Famous Warriors in 'Gachapon' Form

Featuring four of the most famous samurai suits of armor, these 'gachapon' toys are a must for any avid samurai fans.

This 3DS LL Design is a Blast From the Past

For those missing the look and feel of one of Nintendo's earliest gaming consoles, this new Super Famicom-themed 3DS is a must-have.

Stunning Samurai Parka for Modern Men

Cotton and silk are so last season! These new 'hakama' are made from a rather unexpected textile...

Merry Melodies for Train Departures

After taking into account suggestions from the public, Tokyo Metro has finally settled on some J-Pop jingles for train departures.

Jazz Up Your Facebook Reaction Icons

Get more out of your Facebook reaction icons by switching them to anime characters!

Amazon Lets You Buy Japanese Games Overseas

Got your eye set on a particular Japanese video game that hasn't been released overseas? After forbidding international game distribution for years, Amazon now has you covered!

An Otaku's Guide to Fashion

For some otaku, dressing to impress can seem like a perplexing chore. So why not make it easy with these adorable anime characters as a guide?

Break Out Your Real-World Pokéballs!

Nintendo and Google need you to help make their new game—which allows players to catch, battle and trade Pokémon in the real world! Read on to find out how to sign up for the field test!

Japan's Oldest Manga Gets Animated

Studio Ghibli, the famed animation production house that brought us 'Spirited Away' and 'My Neighbor Totoro,' is breathing animated life into a centuries-old manga.

Pikachu Goes to School

The Pokémon Center sends off its Pikachu graduates and welcomes the new Pikachu freshmen.

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