Japan is getting new Super Mario themed Shinkansen bullet trains from November 2025
A massive, region-wide collaboration has been announced between Nintendo's Super Mario and the JR Kyushu railway company.
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Kyoto’s Nintendo Museum adds new Super Mario Bros. “Goal Pole” photo spot
A new, nostalgic photo spot for Super Mario Bros. has been unveiled at the Nintendo Museum.
A massive new 40-meter Godzilla statue is being installed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
A new, super-large-scale project has been announced that will bring the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, to Japan's primary gateway to the world, Haneda Airport.
A new Evangelion ride is coming to one of Japan’s top theme parks in spring 2026
The Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki, Japan, has announced a major new attraction based on the globally popular Evangelion anime franchise.
Hatsune Miku to return to North America for MIKU EXPO 2026
Hatsune Miku is officially returning to North America for a new, 15-city concert tour in 2026.
Kyoto’s Nijo Castle to be transformed as it hosts autumn-exclusive digital art exhibition
A new nighttime art exhibition by the creative company NAKED, INC. is coming to the World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle, in Kyoto.
10 of Japan’s top video game and manga artists draw new Back to the Future 40th anniversary illustrations
A massive, special celebration has been announced for the 40th anniversary of the legendary film, Back to the Future, which will be held at the upcoming Tokyo Comic Convention 2025.
Japanese government takes aim at tourists with plans for VISA and departure tax fee increases
The Japanese government is planning a wave of fee and tax hikes aimed at foreign nationals, including an increase to the airport departure tax and new charges for visa processing and pre-entry screening.
New Captain Tsubasa manhole cover to become a tourist destination for fans of the series
A new, specially designed manhole cover has been installed in the city of Furano, Hokkaido, which celebrates the city's connection to the world-famous soccer manga, Captain Tsubasa.
Popular Tokyo hotel to offer TO BE HERO X themed rooms for a limited time
The Sunshine City Prince Hotel has announced a new collaboration with the popular original anime series, TO BE HERO X.