BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Village Vanguard: Why Japan’s Iconic Subculture Stores Are Struggling
Village Vanguard is a bookstore and then some. But its recent financial troubles indicate it might have stretched itself too thin.
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ENTERTAINMENT
July 5 Is the End of the World. Come Celebrate With Me on July 6
Is Japan going to sink to the bottom of the ocean on July 5th? Not likely. But what does a manga author's…
INSIDER
[Insider] Is Japan’s Gateball a Gateway to Murder?
Japan's sport of gateball is increasingly unpopular. Is that because it leads to violence? The truth, it turns out, is more complicated.
ENTERTAINMENT
Why a Marcille Cosplay at Osaka Expo Resulted in Death Threats
A Japanese cosplayer opened up recently about the slander and threats she received for appearing at Expo as the popular character.
TRAVEL
Manga Warning of “Great July Tsunami” Convinces Hong Kong Tourists to Avoid Japan
Some Hong Kong travelers are putting off visits to Japan - and it's all thanks to a manga published in 1999.
ENTERTAINMENT
Otaku Apocalypse: Good Smile Restricts US Purchases Amidst Trump Tariff Chaos
The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Detective Conan – One-Eyed Flashback Is What You Want From a Conan Flick
Yep, it's another Conan film - but one that's entertaining for non-fans while giving fans a deeper look at a recurring character.
ENTERTAINMENT
Detective Conan: What Makes Japan’s Popular Anime Fun – and Patently Ridiculous
Here's what's made the Detective Conan series so popular - and the silly things you should ignore to enjoy it.