Astro Boy Meets the Rinpa School of Painting
The classic anime characters by Osamu Tezuka that gave birth to modern anime come to life in this exhibit thanks to breathtaking backgrounds provided by the traditional Japanese painting school, Rinpa.
Thomas the Post-Apocalyptic Tank Engine
A Japanese sculptor and model-maker going by the name Y Nakajima hacked the multi-legged Combat Creature toy to give birth to this laser-shooting, post-apocalyptic monstrosity.
7 Japan-Related Events to Look Out For in 2016
2016 certainly has a lot of fun and interesting events in store, but you won't want to miss these seven in particular!
New Year's Cards Get a Moe Makeover!
To the delight of otaku fans, this year Japan Post really "moe-fied" its end-of-year cards.
Sanrio Brings in the New Year with Hello Kitty
Even if you forgot to send out your Christmas cards this year, you can still mail out Sario New Year's cards with some eye-popping features.
Unsheathe Your Keyblade
The first official trailer for Kingdom Hearts 2.8 has just been released, containing long-awaited footage of Kingdom Hearts III gameplay!
Brave the Cold & Speed-o'-Sound Sonic
Stay warm this winter with this stylish One Punch Man winter beanie.
Give Your Pals the Perfect Pokémon Presents
Winter has finally come, and that can only mean one thing: Pokémon Christmas-themed memorabilia!
Leggo My Lego Salad!
This salad gives a whole new meaning to playing with your food.
Take a Tour of Nijo Castle on Minecraft
Want to visit Nijo Castle in Kyoto, but don't have the time or the money? You're in luck, because one Minecraft user is recreating Nijo Castle one cube at a time—but with an unusual twist on the design.
Whose Name?
A new anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai is set for release in August 2016—and it's simply gorgeous!
Calling All Aspiring Manga Artists!
Submit your best work to Shonen Jump and it could be published in Shonen Jump's online magazine, Shonen Jump Plus!
3 Magical Ghibli Hikes
Hayao Miyazaki’s animation has touched the hearts of old and young time and time again. The films produced by his incomparable Studio Ghibli often depict beautiful countryside scenes, some of which were inspired by real hills and mountains in Japan.
Gotta Catch 'Em All Over Again
Pokémon trading cards are going old-school now that the Pokémon Company has announced the reissue of first-generation starter sets!
Interview with Chibatman!
Villians of Chiba beware: there 's a new crime fighter in town!
Suave & Debonair—Cosplay with Pokémon Flair!
Who would have thought Cloyster could be so stylish?
The Purrrfect Kitty Handbag
The hit game-makers behind "Neko Atsume" have created new handbags based on two popular characters, but—like catnip—it's what's inside that has fans going crazy.
The Wait is Over!
Ghibli fans rejoice! A new full-length feature film is set for release in 2016, with some surprising new additions to the crew.
Interview with a Batman Legend
Grab your vintage 1960s Batmobile and take a ride with the Tokyo Toy Guys as they interview one of the most influential Japanese Batman artists, Jiro Kuwata.
Japan's First Female-Only Otaku Café
Sorry fellas, but this manga café in the heart of Osaka is run by ladies, for ladies.
