I cared a lot about my pores when I was young, and, being influenced by my makeup-artist mother, I became a “mask-professional”!

• 10 years ago

In Kyoto, Pikachu wears a kimono with a Ho-Oh design and a Vivillion-adorned hair accessory.

• 10 years ago

It’s less than a month till the Snow Miku 2016 festival! And even more fans will be delighted this year, as Miku teams up with μ’s from Love Live!

• 10 years ago

When you travel or live in Tokyo, riding trains is the best way to travel, whether you’re going off to somewhere near or far.

• 10 years ago

Manga artist Ototachibana’s family comedy *Shonen Maid*, which is currently serialized in Kadokawa’s *B’s-Log Comic*, is getting an anime adaptation.

• 10 years ago

A collection of theme songs from NisiOisiN’s *Monogatari* series that includes *Bakemonogatari* and *Owarimonogatari* titled *Utamonogatari - Monogatari Series Theme Song Collection* was released on Jan. 6.

• 10 years ago

Have you heard of Japanese illustrator and social media sticker creator Kanahei yet?

• 10 years ago

A new project for Wonda-chan, the official mascot of Wonder Festival (WonFes), is kicking off this year.

• 10 years ago

If you want to feel like you’ve stepped into an animated film from Studio Ghibli, “The Road to Laputa” in Kyushu is one place you won’t want to miss.

• 10 years ago

B-e-n-t-o. If just hearing the name of this boxed delicacy makes your mouth water, you’d better keep your eyes glued to our site this week.

• 10 years ago

The manga *Days* has been greenlit for a TV anime adaptation.

• 10 years ago

We’ve seen loads of Sailor Moon fan artwork over the years, but these pieces by Chinese artist Sunmomo are some of the most ethereal-looking by far.

• 10 years ago

An anime adaptation of *Love Live! Sunshine!!*, a continuation of *Love Live!*, has been greenlit. The anime will begin broadcasting in summer 2016.

• 10 years ago

Hayao Miyazaki’s animation has touched the hearts of old and young time and time again.

• 10 years ago

Funding began on Makuake on Jan. 14 for a remake project for the popular manga *Magical Taruruuto*!

• 10 years ago

How was the World Cosplay Summit created, and who manages it? A documentary program answering these questions has been made.

• 10 years ago

How many adorable pictures could our favorite cosplaying Shiba Inus take in six months?

• 10 years ago

Japan's picturesque Mount Fuji is instantly recognizable to the outside world, and an icon almost all tourists want to get a good photo of when they visit Japan. Here are the top five places to get the best views of Mount Fuji in Japan!

• 10 years ago

Broadcast information has been revealed for the new spring 2016 TV anime *My Hero Academia*.

• 10 years ago

If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, but still would like to cross off visiting anime-inspired spots on your bucket list, then look no further thank Saitama Prefecture for these six manga/anime were all inspired by the Greater Tokyo Area.

• 10 years ago