We've all heard some kind of story about the furore that a brand new Dragon Quest game stirs up in Japan. Kids skip school, ...

A temporary Haruhi Suzumiya merchandise store will open on the same day as the 13th novel volume launch in Gamers' Akihabara ...

Tokyo’s nightlife is electric vibrant, and offers something for everyone—from neon-lit clubs to cozy local bars. Preparation ...

This year’s Tamashii Nation event in Akihabara had a lot on show, including a surprising amount for 'Aura Battler Dunbine'.

Once upon a time, before Japanese retro gaming shops discovered eBay, Japan was a retro gamer’s paradise. Rare, vintage Japan ...

Safe sex takes some conscientious planning—and that's when you already know the language and cultural conventions. What do ...

See the FAQs below for more information. Your walk in the Akihabara neighborhood begins with a history of the area. Today, Akihabara is celebrated for its arcades, female cosplayers, and anime and ...

In 1954, Japanese cinema made two enormous contributions to world culture. In April of that year, Akira Kurosawa’s "Seven ...

If you’re visiting this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon KL (TASKL), don’t forget to visit Hall 1 of the Malaysia International Trade ...

The 2024 edition of the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) opens its doors to the public today. Taking place at the ...

The value of media exported by Japan, such as films, anime and manga, rivals that of steel and semiconductor industries, a ...

Most of the kits found on the toy floor of the Akiba Yodobashi aren't even cars; if you seek to build a room-sized diorama of, say, the Battle of Tsushima, this place offers all the ship kits you'd ...