The Japan-wide anisong dance battle Akiba Street sponsored by Nakano City ended just the other day, and RAB (Real Akiba Boyz), well-known pioneers of anisong dance, dazzled crowds as the vanguards of a new culture mixing anime songs and dancing.

• 10 years ago

Perhaps one of the most unique aspects of Japanese dining is the selection of bento boxes lovingly crafted my mothers (and others!) across the country.

• 10 years ago

Sushi and ninja are two things that might decide the ultimate fate of Japan—well, at least in the world of character content creation.

• 10 years ago

Since the *tokusatsu* TV program *Garo* in 2005, the *Garo* series has expanded into additional TV series, spin-offs, movies, original videos, and TV anime, and the first theatrical movie in the series is finally on the way as well.

• 10 years ago

So hungry you could devour an entire onsen resort’s worth of food? Time to make some noodles—with a twist!

• 10 years ago

*Tamayura* is a long-running series that began with an OVA in 2010 that depicts the everyday life and growth of female high schooler Fu who loves photography.

• 10 years ago

Topic 1: PS Vita Exclusive App “Idolmaster Music Clips” to Be Made Available for Free for a Limited Time

• 10 years ago

If you like your sushi with a side of crazy psychedelic, this new music video from long-serving Japanese band Orange Range will definitely whet your appetite.

• 10 years ago

Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues bring you all of the quality and detailing that you expect from an ARTFX release in a great smaller scale perfect for collecting!

• 10 years ago

So, what do you look for in a sleeping bag?

• 10 years ago

Does that beautiful breakfast look like it came from the kitchen of a high-class ryokan inn or loving Japanese family?

• 10 years ago

“Osomatsu-san in Namja Town,” a collaboration event with the currently hotly talked-about anime *Osomatsu-san*, is coming to the Ikebukuro theme park Namja Town.

• 10 years ago

For anime fans, karaoke is a standard place to go off with otaku friends or even alone.

• 10 years ago

This is the news monster girl fans have been waiting for, the life-size dakimakura (body pillow) version of Miia, *Monster Musume*‘s lovable lamia, which was first released earlier this year during Comiket 88, has gotten a re-release, however, this will only be for a limited time!

• 10 years ago

Singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu appeared surprisingly at the event "Hello Japan Fes 2015" held at Tokyo Gymnasium (Shibuya, Tokyo) on November 7th.

• 10 years ago

Hidekazu Himaruya’s latest work, *Hetalia: The World Twinkle* from the popular *Hetalia* series, is collaborating with Hello Kitty, and the project will unfold this winter with collaboration goods produced!

• 10 years ago

Joining the amazing anime café [openings](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/11/07/500-type-eva-cafe-releases-exclusive-lineup-of-evangelion-themed-meals-sweets-and-drinks/) this month is Café Barbapapa in Saitama Prefecture, with a gorgeous lineup of sweets, sandwiches and drinks all featuring cute character details from the series.

• 10 years ago

An amazing Gunpla exhibition! There’s even a 1/1 scale RX-78-2 Gundam head!

• 10 years ago

We’re introducing through pictures the massive event “Gunpla Expo World Tour Japan 2015” and its jaw-dropping displays!

• 10 years ago

On Nov. 17, Bushiroad announced its new project titled “Luck and Logic.” The project is comprised of an original anime and trading card game (TCG).

• 10 years ago