Japan set to raise visa renewal fees for foreign residents by over 500%
The Japanese government is planning a substantial increase in visa issuance fees for foreign residents, which is scheduled to take effect in the next fiscal year.
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SHONEN JUMP SHOP announces new pop-up store in New York
A new pop-up shop for fans of Shonen Jump manga and anime is set to open on the U.S. East Coast.
Japan’s iconic Suica Penguin mascot to be retired after 25 years
A major, and somewhat sad, announcement has been made by JR East regarding one of its most recognizable figures.
Tokyo’s new DRAGON BALL STORE announces visitor restrictions ahead of November grand opening
Toei Animation has revealed more details ahead of the opening of the "DRAGON BALL STORE TOKYO," a new permanent retail location for the iconic global franchise.
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.
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.