Here in Japan, if you’re in a rush and need a quick charge, you can grab packs of goo called Weider In Jelly that contain about 200 calories of quick energy goodness. The packs themselves look pretty plain, but that’s about to change thanks to …Read more »
Those who watched JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable will remember the convenience store in Morioh called Owson—and Japan fans will recognize it as the JoJo’s take on Lawson, a real life convenience store chain. Now Owson is set to appear in real life. From …Read more »
Fans in the US have every right to be jealous of the loads of amazing, varied anime merch available in Japan. Hit the shops in Akihabara, and no matter what series you’re into, you can find figures, T-shirts, CDs, cosplay accessories, you name it. But …Read more »
Popular manga Shaman King turns 20 this year, and in celebration, Japanese karaoke parlor chain Karaoke no Tetsujin is offering up some King-ly stuff. First up, original drinks based on the various teams that participate in the Shaman Fight in the manga, such as Funbari …Read more »
If you love cosplay so much you’re considering moving to Japan and entering into a fake marriage in order to obtain residency, well, you might want to think again. Canadian cosplayer Shannon Daniel Wong, who did just that, was just busted by the Tokyo Metropolitan …Read more »
Can a normal person get famous in Japan? Big in Japan, a documentary released online last month, chronicles one man’s attempt to get famous through any means necessary. As the title suggests, the film’s premise follows the classic assumption that it’s easier for a foreigner …Read more »
Unless you’ve been living under a huge iron, you are well aware there’s a bit of an FLCL revival going on, with season two having just wrapped up and season three on the way. Now Japanese apparel makers Cospa are getting in on the FLCL …Read more »
Tite Kubo’s Bleach manga may have come to an end, but memories of the long-running shonen manga remain. That’s the idea behind a new web app called Bleach Endless Memories, in which fans can mix and match their own favorite scenes from the manga into …Read more »
Japanese jewelry brand U-Treasure has just unveiled two rings inspired by the one named Sailor Moon. The are, respectively, the Princess Serenity Ring and the Moon Castle Ring. According to the press release, the former is an engagement ring based on the dress worn by …Read more »
Game over. Four video game bar managers in Kyoto and Kobe have been arrested for alleged copyright violations, Mainichi reported June 13. Specifically, the managers are “suspected of renting video game software and allowing customers to play them in April without obtaining the permission of …Read more »
There may be readers of Otaku USA younger than Cowboy Bebop, the 26-episode series that originally aired in 1998. Thankfully, there are multiple essays on this very site about the allure of Bebop, alleviating me of the burden of describing just what was so great about …Read more »
Bright summer weather here in Japan—but no sunshine for the denizens of Numazu, Japan, who are walking around with manhole-sized holes in their hearts. Last week, we reported on a few maniacal Love Live! anti-fans vandalizing Numazu’s Sunshine!!-themed manhole covers—or at least pretending to. But …Read more »
Starting June 30, Japanese travelers will be able to move at the speed of kawaii. That’s when the country’s Hello Kitty Shinkansen, or bullet train, is set to debut. Details about the train, including its look and a sneak peek movie, were revealed this week. …Read more »
Otaku of a certain age (or younger fans who just love old-school anime) will remember Gunbuster, aka Aim for the Top, the Gainax OVA that served as the directorial debut of one Hideaki Anno. The first episode of the OVA was released in October 1988, …Read more »
Wow, Yuki Yuna is a Hero! For a remote shrine in Kanonji, Japan, anyway. The shrine and its torii gate tower over the city and offer great views, but they’re hard to get to, and visits had waned in recent years. But thanks in part …Read more »
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