Farewell, Gainax

Iconic studio behind 'Evangelion' files for bankruptcy.

Anime Global Boost

Japan boosts support for Anime and Manga Exports under the new economic plan.

Smell Pollution Crisis

Artificial scents cause discomfort in public spaces.

Tourist Tsunami

Japan faces challenges as record tourist numbers overwhelm locals.

Freezing for the Future

Runner Tomomi Bitoh joins Japan's growing egg freezing trend amidst a birthrate decline.

Vending Machine Meltdown

New banknotes may render millions of vending machines obsolete.

Name Tag Privacy Push

Lawson adopts initials on name tags to prevent harassment.

Manga Translation Showdown

Translators oppose AI for culturally sensitive manga translations.

Samurai in 4K

Experience Kurosawa’s classic in stunning clarity.

Chu-Hi Revolution

Fresh lemon slice in every can

Shibuya Drinking Ban

Year-round ban proposed to curb unruly behavior.

Eco-Friendly Stays

National parks partner with eco-conscious hotels.