Japan surpasses 4 million foreigners
The otaku dream is real: Japan breaks historic record with 4 million foreigners The devaluation of the yen made Japan…
June 2026
Mido Japan
Attending a flower festival in Japan to take photos dressed as your favorite anime or video game character is a…
Foreigners invade zoo in Japan
Foreigners arrested in Japan after jumping into monkeys’ cage for a video Two individuals sparked fury online by invading an…
Tourism in Japan falls for the first time in 4 years after boycott by China
The End of Over-Tourism? China’s Anger Gives Japan a Breather China’s boycott lowered tourism in Japan, but other countries offset…
Pokémon Center cancels all its events in Japan after tragedy
Events canceled at Pokémon Centers due to tragedy in Ikebukuro The franchise canceled all special activities and modified its tournaments…
i☆Ris cancels live photos
The i☆Ris group cancels photo sessions at concerts due to fan harassment The popular voice actress unit decided to cancel…
Controversy in Japan over man who entered womens restroom
Massive Outrage: Man Enters Women’s Bathhouse in Japan, Sparks Chaos A video with 10 million views ignites intense debate over…
Hikikomori: The harsh reality of adult otakus
Who Will Support Them? The Harsh Reality of 60-Year-Old Hikikomori in Japan Over 40% of hikikomori in Japan are over…
Otaku organizes virtual demonstration in favor of war
The internet mocks an otaku who calls for a “pro-war demonstration” Sakamori Ryuto, an amateur military commentator, organized an exclusively…
Japan to require filters for social networks
Not even otakus are spared: Japan targets social media addiction The Japanese government plans to require social networks to activate…