Culture
10 Most Anticipated Anime of 2026
A curated look at the anime everyone will be talking about this year.
Tamagotchi Takes Over Roppongi Museum
Tamagotchi turns 30 and Bandai kicks off celebrations with exhibition at Roppongi Museum
Where Did The Meme “You Met Me at a Very Chinese Time in My Life” Come From?
The TikTok and Instagram trend explained
Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026
Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
What Is Oshikatsu? How Japan’s Fandom Culture Is Redefining Connection and Self-Care
From itabags to plushies, discover how Japanese youth are finding comfort in their faves
Kagura: Theater from Heaven Joins the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Kagura, a variant of Shinto theater, may not be as well known to foreigners as kabuki and noh
Tokyo Comic Con 2025
The world’s fandoms converge
The Best Anime Songs of All Time
Certified bangers, no skips
Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?
Literary symbol or cultural cliche?
How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way
Wa – The Art of Balance by Kaki Okamura