A Japanese politician’s cosplay stunt has triggered backlash and now Bandai Namco is stepping in. On July 18, Reiwa Shinsengumi party leader Taro Yamamoto posted a campaign video ahead of Japan’s 2025 ...

In the campaign for Japan’s recent upper house elections, Taro Yamamoto, the leader of the Reiwa Shinsengumi party released a sketch-like video in which he cosplayed as Mobile Suit Gundam character ...

Ghost of Yotei is one of the most anticipated video game releases of the year. The sequel to Ghost of Tsushima is adding a ...

The exhibition also includes the work of contemporary Japanese kimono designers including Hiroko Takahashi, Jotaro Saito, Modern Antenna, Tamao Shigemune, Y&SONS, Rumi Rock and Robe Japonica. The ...

This Reversible Sukajan Kimono by Tailor Toyo & Yamato Lab Bridges Japan's Modern & Ancient Aesthetics: Two historic Japanese clothing makers unite.

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Cosplay hobbyists will enjoy these fantastic anime series that include cool references to the world of cosplaying.

Japanese animation is shaping up as the country’s next big export industry, beyond cars and electronics. Its growth could light up investors’ portfolios.

Want to learn Japanese by playing video games and watching anime? A band of YouTubers — with the help of modern tools — has made learning one of the world’s most challenging languages into a ...

If there's one thing Megan Thee Stallion loves more than putting out bangers and waving the flag for hotties around the world, it's anime — and her latest anime-inspired cosplay is 100% one of ...

Japanese anime films’ growing success at the mainland China box office is driven by culture, politics and events of the past.