From manga libraries in hotels to maid cafes and the massive Anime Japan convention, here's a specially curated holiday that ...

When Japanese parents Shigeru and Ayako Sato named their child Akuma (which translates to “Devil”) in 1994, they spoiled the baby name game for the rest of the country. According to the South ...

Comment byu/dk_x from discussion inanimenews But names like Monkey Luffy or Pikachu, or Naruto are sure to stand out. The Japanese government has long been pondering ways to tackle such usage of names ...

Pikachu or Any Other Pokémon Will No Longer Be Allowed as Baby Names in Japan The new Japanese law cracking down on flashy baby names was passed for the sake of children who suffered from their ...

Nothing reminds you more of your childhood than your favorite toy. From Barbie to Play-Doh, check out this list of the most popular toys from your birth year.

A century-old sweet shop, a cult-status bakery and a homegrown pop-up bring Japanese flavors to the Capital Region This story is part of our June 2025 issue. To subscribe, click here. This story is ...

以Pokemon Cafe为主题的「Pokémon Cafe & Pikachu Sweets」系列周边公开，将于6月26日上架PCO。躺在咖喱盘上的皮卡丘好可爱！