Attack of the Giant Pikachus
More than 100 Pikachus danced and paraded in Yokohama on Monday as part of a festival celebrating the mobile phone game Pokemon Go. “When a lot of Pikachus appeared, they were so cute I couldn’t…
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For Yosakoi Fans
Teams of energetic dancers from across Japan have competed on the final day of Yosakoi Festival, the biggest summer event in Kochi, western Japan. The 64th edition of the Yosakoi dance festival …
For those who know "Che"
An exhibition of photos taken by Ernesto "Che" Guevara opened on Wednesday in Tokyo. A film-making company is holding the event with about 240 photos to mark 50 years since the de…
For Anime fans: Grand finale of ‘Little Witch Academia’
Has there been such a pleasurable ending to an anime of late? That’s what I was thinking as I watched the final episode of “Little Witch Academia,” savoring the sense of speed and catharsis.
Now, of all the contests,...
About 100 babies took part in a ritual called "crying sumo contest" on Saturday at a shrine in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto. The Kitano Tenmangu shrine began the annual event …
New Japan Old Japan / Kendama unites world in birthplace
The city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, known as the birthplace of kendama, again hosted the “World Cup” of the beloved cup-and-ball toy this year. Held on July 22 and 23, this …
Olympic Mascots
Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have begun accepting design entries for the Games' mascots. Acceptance of the Internet-only applications began at noon on Tuesday.…
Nara allows capturing of deer for 1st time
Local authorities in the city of Nara, western Japan, have decided to capture some of the city's free range deer to reduce farming damage. The deer, including those in and around Nara park,…
It's opened! Onsen Amusement Park
A Japanese hot spring resort is providing a rare chance for visitors to enjoy 3 days of spa and amusement park attractions simultaneously. The "spamusement" park opened on Saturday in …
Harajuku’s Takeshita Street
Originally the place to go for counterfeit American and Japanese brands in the 90s, Takeshita has always had a fashionable reputation, but it’s cleaned up its act these days. Well-known and feat…