Trump vs. Otaku: tariffs cause Good Smile Company to suspend US pre-orders and delay shipments
Good Smile Company, a major online retailer of Japanese figures and collectibles, has announced significant changes to US pre-order and shipping policies.
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Hatsune Miku teams up with Akihabara curry restaurant for new collab
Hatsune Miku will once again be visiting an Akihabara based curry restaurant, with a new pop up event based on her ‘Racing Miku’ appearance opening this May.
Life-sized statues of VTuber Idols Fuwawa and Mococo Abyssgard go on display in Shibuya
Design COCO has brought the virtual world to life with the creation of life-sized figures of the wildly popular Hololive Production VTubers, Fuwawa Abyssgard and Mococo Abyssgard, in their "AXGRIT" versions.
New Shadow the Hedgehog figure goes on sale in Japan
This spin-off brand of the popular "PalVerse" trading figure series, known for its charming, American animation-inspired designs born from a "palette" concept, has just launched its latest collectible: the "PalVerse Palé. Shadow the Hedgehog" figure.
Mt. Fuji’s most popular trail has opened bookings for 2025 climbing season
Japan's majestic Mt. Fuji, the country's highest peak and a renowned symbol of beauty, is set to implement significant changes this summer to combat increasing congestion and safety concerns on its popular hiking trails.
2 U.S. Marines accused of rape in Okinawa as local anger at military presence increases
Local law enforcement in Okinawa have confirmed that two United States Marines stationed on the island are currently under investigation following separate allegations of rape.
My Hero Academia themed donuts are coming to a Japanese bakery chain
The hit anime series "My Hero Academia" is teaming up with Jack in the Donuts for a limited-time collaboration this May.
Life-size plushies of Pokémon’s Eeveelutions are now on sale
The eight adorable evolutions of Pokémon’s Eevee are being brought to life as life-sized plush toys, exclusively available at the Pokémon Center Online.
“WIND BREAKER” teams up with kimono rental service to offer new experience for anime fans this summer
Fans of the popular anime "WIND BREAKER" are in for a treat this summer, as kimono rental service VASARA has announced an exciting collaboration featuring the members of "Bofurin".
‘Dandadan Gyoza’ and ‘Dandadan’ anime announce highly anticipated collab
Japan’s popular ‘Dandadan Gyoza’ restaurant chain has announced a special collaboration with the highly acclaimed TV anime of the same name, ‘Dandadan’.