Cosplaying kids steal the show as junior versions of anime and video game heroes 【Video】

These tykes are adorable, awesome, and ready for their close-ups.

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J-pop star Kyari Pamyu Pamyu has a virtual reality theme park ride, and it’s open now!

The J-Pop star joins the ranks of such musicians as Michael Jackson with new limited-edition USJ theme park ride. Now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d write. 

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100 years of Japanese women’s hair and makeup trends in less than a minute and a half【Video】

The newest installment in the 100 Years of Beauty series shows off some of Japan’s most famous fashions of the last century.

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Japanese schoolgirls’ hemlines are still up, but socklines are way down

Breaking fashion news: Japanese high school girls’ sock-lines are sinking!

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Gomen neko: adorable carry pouches feature “sorry cats” bowing in apology

The popular bowing cat meme has just become a soft carry pouch.

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Police in China raise stakes on cybercrime with playing cards featuring wanted fugitives

Next time you play Go Fish, do it with 54 of Binyang’s most wanted.

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LINE sticker creator Kanahei’s cute characters come to life in theme cafe

Have you heard of Japanese illustrator and social media sticker creator Kanahei yet? She’s behind one of the most popular sticker collections on the LINE app, and now her cute critters are set to adorn dishes in their very own theme cafe in Tokyo!

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Studio Ghibli’s When Marnie Was There nominated for Academy Award

Studio Ghibli’s latest, and possible last, theatrical anime picks up nomination in Best Animated Feature category.

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Dress like your favourite Sailor Moon warrior with these clever fashion coordinates

Now you can dress like your favourite Sailor Moon character without looking like you’re on the way to a cosplay convention.

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In the battle of car versus iron rails, iron rails win by T.K.O.【Video】

Though the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, always drive around the giant iron beams.

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Say “I love you” with exclusive Sailor Moon gifts this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, the only relationship you’ll want to be in is one with Sailor Moon.

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Japanese government recommends changing Buddhist temple mark on maps to avoid Nazi connotations

Use of Swastika-like maji symbol deemed “inappropriate” for maps for foreign users.

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Japanese household’s hilarious “family meeting notes” seem straight out of a sitcom

A Japanese couple and their kids have a “family meeting” every month and take detailed notes with monthly goals and results. In true sitcom fashion, they end up surreal and hilarious.

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PlayStation 4 gets limited edition ‘Yakuza Kiwami’ model

Model will ship alongside Yakuza Kiwami game on January 21.

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Miss Universe contestants promote inner beauty with no-make-up selfies

Participants from the recent Miss Universe pageant tweeted photos of themselves au naturale to encourage women everywhere to love the skin they’re in.

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At $16,500, this life-size anime figure will empty your savings, load you up with otaku cred

You’ll need a full-time job to pay for this full-size anime schoolgirl model.

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Protect yourself from ghosts while staying stylish this winter with new Heart Sutra tights

 

Haunted by demanding ghosts but can’t afford to look like a dweeb? These tights are just what you need!

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Matcha chocolate-covered strawberries: The newest green tea treat from Kyoto

A cup of tea, a piece of fruit, or a bit of chocolate can all make for a delicious and relaxing moment, and this new Kyoto confectionary lets you enjoy all three in a single bite.

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Centuries of tradition and the Mobile Suit designer bring us Gundam and Zaku sake cups

Who said sake cups have to be boring?

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Overachieving Japanese farmers make scarecrows that scare us too

Scarecrows? More like terrifypeople.

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