COVID has kept many people from traveling, including tourists going to museums. But if you can’t go to the Studio Ghibli museum right now, there is a way to bring the museum to you. Kind of. In miniature format. The papercraft Ghibli Museum Original Miniature …Read more »
Demon Slayer continues its winning streak with the announcement that it’s won a Special Achievement Award from the 62nd Japan Record Awards. The Special Achievement Award doesn’t go out to a single person. Singer-songwriters Uru, Seiko Matsuda, Kenshi Yonezu and the band NiziU have also …Read more »
If your job has you sitting at a computer for long hours, Pikachu can be a comfort. A previously made Pikachu PC cushion has long been out of stock, but Bandai has released a new one with a more cheerful face. According to SoraNews24, the …Read more »
There’s nothing like a good hoodie! They can keep you warm! You can hide from the world in them! It feels like a permanent hug! Wearing the hood over your head makes you feel like a ninja or a mysterious mage. Added pockets are great …Read more »
Playstation 5 has launched in Japan, but because of the coronavirus, Sony knew it couldn’t celebrate with many people in a closed-in space. So they had their celebration outdoors at the Kanda Shrine, which is both a sacred space and a hotspot for otaku-themed interests. …Read more »
A sweet story in Japan has been gathering news. The Naka Ward in Yokohama City received a donation of 3,000 yen (a little under $29) with a note that said: “It’s a little early, but here’s a Christmas present. I hope it can help bring …Read more »
Which Haruhi Suzumiya character do you love the most? To build up anticipation for this month’s release of the long-awaited 12th volume of Nagaru Tanigawa’s light novel series, The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya, KADOKAWA is firing up a poll to get to the bottom of …Read more »
Earlier this week the Japanese city of Tokorozawa began playing Totoro music at its train station. There was promise of a Totoro-themed statue at the same station to be unveiled before the end of the year, and that time has already come. According to Anime …Read more »
Japanese research has shown using humidifiers in the winter could help fight against COVID-19, and Japan is also coming out with a Godzilla humidifier, so you have the potential of being an otaku and keeping the air less dry. A Godzilla humidifier has been made …Read more »
Hayao Miyazaki and the city of Tokorozawa have a special relationship. Miyazaki has said, “If we didn’t live in Tokorozawa, Totoro would never have been born” and points to Saitama Hills being his Muse for Totoro. (In fact, sometimes Saitama Hills is called “Totoro’s Forest.”) …Read more »
After 20 volumes of Demon Slayer were stolen from a bathhouse and the bathhouse was rewarded for its kind response by getting the original volumes back (plus at least 190 donations), we have a déjà vu story. This time the stolen object was a Demon …Read more »
Kodansha began the Noma Publishing Culture Award last year, where it awarded your name.’s director Makoto Shinkai, author Keigo Higashino, models Mai Shiraishi and Erika Ikuta, and publishers Ribon and Nakayoshi. This year the award goes to Demon Slayer creator Koyoharu Gotouge, Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: …Read more »
Inuyasha creator Rumiko Takahashi just received Japan’s esteemed “Medal with Purple Ribbon, awarded to individuals who have contributed to academic and artistic developments, improvements and accomplishments.” As Japanese site grape explains, this medal is given out twice a year, and Takahashi is only the tenth …Read more »
The mega hit Demon Slayer was recently brought up . . . by the current Japanese prime minister during budget committee. According to Japanese site grape, working on reports from Asahi Shimbun, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan member Kenji Eda was talking with newly appointed …Read more »
Picking a Halloween costume is an important decision. Should it be something you personally enjoy, or something other people will get? Should it be current or classic? Funny or impressive? Back in 2014, partygoers in Japan offered up another option, in the form of Jimi Halloween. …Read more »
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