New official Godzilla store opens in Tokyo’s Shibuya
A new official Godzilla store will open in one of Tokyo's most popular areas this April.
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The Apothecary Diaries partners with real life pharmacy in new educational campaign
A collaborative campaign between the popular TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries" and a real life pharmacy chain has been announced.
Cherry blossom themed Gintama cafe opens across Japan
A new cafe for Gintama will open in 4 locations across Japan from March 19th.
Saudi Arabian deal will see manga series including Fist of the North Star released in Arabic
A Saudi distributor has signed a licensing agreement that will bring popular manga, including Fist of the North Star, to the country.
Blue Exorcist and Sanrio collab cafe is now open
A new collab cafe between Blue Exorcist and Sanrio will open in 3 locations across Japan between April and May.
Have you tried Google’s new secret Pokémon catching mini-game?
Google has unexpectedly introduced an interactive mini-game whereby search users can catch Pokémon within their browser.
Tourists blocking train with luggage sparks online outrage in Japan
The manners, or lack thereof, of tourists has once again come to the forefront of Japanese social media, with train etiquette this time the source of native's frustration with foreigners.
What is Shiba Inu Day and why is it celebrated by Japan in April?
Shiba Inu are undoubtedly the most famous breed of Japanese dogs, and the country celebrates them on a special day each April.
LUSH renames sakura bath bomb in Japan to protest U.S. rollback of DEI
LUSH, the natural cosmetics retailer, has announced a temporary renaming of three of its popular bath bombs.
70 year old American arrested in Japan for alleged indecent assault of a schoolgirl on train
A 70-year-old American man was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault after allegedly groping a teenage girl on a train operating on the JR Gotemba line.