otaku Archives - Unseen Japan

Japan could have won big by embracing "Otaku Japan." Instead, it tried to redefine a cool it already had. Here's how it…

Japan's booming oshikatsu (fandom support) economy has inspired a new insurance policy. And it makes a lot more sense than you might…

Forget maid cafés. Japan Maid School is training professionals for luxury private homes, focusing on housekeeping, etiquette, and discretion.

How anime pilgrimage in Japan has evolved from a fan ritual into a coordinated regional strategy to boost tourism.

The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.

The Japanese prince, second in line to the throne, apparently has a hobby that'll endear him to many geeks both in Japan…

What better destination could there be for Vtuber fans than Tokyo? Here are some great places to check out when in town…

You've probably seen a maid cafe - but where did they come from? A look at the history of maid cafes, how…