The Steam game by Playism, Gocco of War, is currently on sale exclusively through Tokyo Otaku Mode!Gocco of War is set in “Gocco Studio Japan” - a...

• 10 years ago

ClariS revealed a new MV “Hirahira Hirara” which will be included in their album called “SPRING TRACKS -Haru no Uta-” (Release Date:2nd March). Spring almost comes near to Japan!

• 10 years ago

While most of Japan slept, BABYMETAL uncovered a short trailer for their highly anticipated second album “METAL RESISTANCE” (release date: April 1) featuring a preview of their new single “KARATE” which you can already get on iTunes!

• 10 years ago

The 12th Annual Animé Los Angeles took place in Ontario, California.

• 10 years ago

Tsumami zaiku was developed during the Edo Period (1603-1868) as a way to enhance the beauty of kimono with hair ornaments that represented the traditional Japanese themes of natural seasonal beauty. Time-honored patterns included chrysanthemums, sakura blossoms, and cranes, but modern tsumami zaiku has a much more lenient design that includes objects like stars and roses.

• 10 years ago

From the first black-and-white Game Boy to Nintendo 3D, Japanese artist memi's animation showed generations of Pokemon evolving with technology.

• 10 years ago

Video games have come a long way since the days when you were forced to play as one specific main character. If you were a girl who didn’t want to play as a boy character, or even if you were a boy who was tired of playing as a burly man, then your gaming options were limited.

• 10 years ago

Talented Japanese artist Shinrashinge wowed us last time with his Doraemon paper cup manga. This time, he's back with yet another classic - Dragon Ball!

• 10 years ago

March 6 is designated as "Otouto Day" or Younger Brothers' Day in Japan to celebrate all the annoying little brothers that bring much frustration and happiness to their older siblings. (Don't worry, there are days for other siblings too!) If you're an *otouto*, this is your day to go prank on your onee-san and onii-san! We've put together a collection of some of the most iconic anime younger brothers for all the younger brothers out there!

• 10 years ago

SILKY, CACAO, and HAPPY visit the café where MILPOM works part-time. They chat about their ideal type of men, which turns into a crazy girl talk!...

• 10 years ago

It’s March now, and in Japan that means it’s nearly the end of school year. For students in their final year of high school, it’s time for them to move on to college, work, or whatever else they want to do with their lives, and say goodbye to their teachers and friends.

• 10 years ago

Learn how to make these super adorable TOMPacasso cookies!

• 10 years ago

Head to these stores in Japan for all the amazing toys you could ever want!

• 10 years ago

Japanese illustrators have taken to Twitter to show appreciation for cosplay that have caught their eyes - and the results are stunning: the creation travels from 2D (the original anime, manga or game) to 3D (cosplay) and back to 2D (fan art) again!

• 10 years ago

Ever since my neighborhood’s conveyor belt sushi restaurant closed down, I’ve been hoping that some entrepreneur will build a new one nearby. So far, that hope has gone unanswered, and I’m wondering if Japanese Lego enthusiast Doctor Pei has a similar lack of revolving seafood dining options in his vicinity.

• 10 years ago

"I'm just a guy who's a steamed bun." - Saitama

• 10 years ago

March 2 is the birthday of Sanji from the wildly popular One Piece series. Sanji is best known for being an excellent cook for his fellow pirates, as well as a ladies' man (or so he thinks). If Sanji were to make your *waifu*(*husbando*?) bentos, he'd probably have put his face on it...

• 10 years ago

AMVs allow for a lot of creative freedom. An artist may expand on an anime and make it look twice as awesome, or captivate specific themes and emotions. In this case however, we found a few AMVs that take some memorable shows and turn them into something completely different and unexpected, making us question what part of the internet we just stepped into.

• 10 years ago

Well-known for their expertise in scent marketing, ZaaZ inc. has come out a new product - a spray that can instantaneously transform your bath or show...

• 10 years ago

How would you react if you found out not only that your teacher cosplays female characters, but that he’s kind of a cutie too?

• 10 years ago