Hololive TCG’s English release confirmed for 2025
The Hololive TCG will officially receive a localized English version this year.
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March Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 in Osaka
Japan's second grand sumo tournament of the year is held in Osaka at the EDION Arena, from the 9th to 23rd March 2025.
The guy she was interested in wasn’t a guy at all x Sanrio characters pop up shop to open in Tower Records Stores nationwide this March
A collaboration pop up shop between the manga The guy she was interested in wasn't a guy at all by Sumiko Arai (which won first place in the Web Manga category of the Next Manga Awards 2023) and Sanrio Characters will be held at eight Tower Records stores from the 1st to 19th March 2025.
Kyushu sees record-breaking number of foreign tourists in early 2025
Kyushu has experienced its largest ever influx of tourists in a one month period at the start of 2025.
Global warming causes Japanese salmon numbers to drop to record low
Fukushima prefecture has recorded the lowest monthly salmon catch in 30 years, sparking concerns.
Is the Order a Rabbit? pop up shop to open in Tatsuya Stores nationwide this February
A pop up shop to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the anime Is the Order a Rabbit? will be held at selected TSUTAYA stores nationwide from the 28th February 2025.
Mofusand takes over FamilyMart Japan for “Cat Day 2025”
Mofusand, created by popular Japanese artist Juno, is set to take over FamilyMart Japan as part of their "Cat Day" celebrations this February.
3rd Year Z Class Ginpachi Sensei pop up shop to open in Tokyo this March
A pop up shop for Gintama spin off 3rd Year Z Class Ginpachi Sensei, is set to open on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P'PARCO from the 7th to the 30th March 2025.
HIGH SCORE 30th Anniversary pop up shop to open in Shinjuku this March
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the manga, HIGH SCORE, a pop up shop will open in Shinjuku Marui Annex from the 28th March to the 9th April 2025.