14+ hour, 8+ min ago  (449+ words) Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki and French President Emmanuel Macron recently shared a unique cultural exchange during a diplomatic visit to Japan. Japanese animation attracts countless fans to the country from across the globe every single year. Many international…...

12+ hour, 58+ min ago  (245+ words) Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio have shared a fresh look at their upcoming action RPG Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online through a new story trailer and extensive gameplay footage released on April 2, 2026. The game is set to launch…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago  (229+ words) Developer atelier mimina, known for titles like Giraffe and Annika and the upcoming HARUKA: Beyond the Stars, announced a new project titled Yokai Batting Game in Kawagoe on April 1, 2026. The studio describes the new title as a fast-paced casual action…...

11+ hour, 27+ min ago  (322+ words) Developer Nihon Falcom has shared new details regarding the characters and gameplay mechanics for the upcoming action RPG Kyoto Xanadu on April 2, 2026. The update introduces Lear Beresford, a 13 year old prodigy and leader of the Starry Night Travelers who uses…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago  (372+ words) A collaboration cafe themed after the popular anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is set to open at BOX cafe and space locations in Tokyo and Osaka starting March 12, 2026. This special event is a joint project by Studio Khara and Sunrise,…...

11+ hour, 49+ min ago  (11+ words) Motorslice Arrives This May for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC'Essential Japan...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago  (241+ words) A collaboration cafe featuring the popular manga and TV anime series "You and I are Polar Opposites" by Agasawa Kocha will open at Stylish Cafe Harakado and Hakata branches from March 20 to April 5, 2026. The series has gained significant attention for…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (237+ words) The town of Kawazu, located on the scenic coast of the Izu Peninsula, is set to host its annual Kawazu Sakura Festival. This seasonal event celebrates a specific variety of cherry blossom known for its early blooming period and its…...

14+ hour, 23+ min ago  (206+ words) A pop-up store for the popular picture book series Noraneko Gundan by author Noriko Kudoh will open at the Asahiya Bookstore Namba CITY branch in Osaka from March 13 to May 10, 2026. This series has captured the hearts of many readers with…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago  (274+ words) Publisher Netmarble and developer Netmarble Monster have announced the release of TOMAK: Save the Earth Regeneration for PC via the Epic Games Store on April 1, 2026. This new title serves as a remastered edition of the cult classic 2001 visual novel TOMAK:…...