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The Anime Effect: How Fans Are Travelling Across Asia for Real-World Experiences

Anime culture drives travel as fans flock to real-world anime sites and festivals195% YoY surge in searches for anime and comic-related travel experiences across Asia

From Screens to Trips: Anime Inspires Filipino Fans to Explore Real-World Destinations Across Asia

Filipino interest in anime and comic-inspired travel searches on Trip.com rose 155% year-on-year  Across Asia, searches for anime and comic-inspired travel experiences jumped by 19...

Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- Anime Series Review

This is a very useful guide for visiting EVERY prefecture if you’ve got the money, while also emphasizing it's okay to make detours if you miss out on your planned destinatio...

Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.

Universal Studios Japan made our Frieren fan cry, and she’s very OK with that. The original concept for Universal Studios was to give theme park visitors a taste of Hollywood movie...

Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]

Pikachu and Gyarados invite you to come by for a relaxing soak as Noto town recovers from disaster. A lot of storylines in the Pokémon anime and video games follow the journeys of...

Global anime fans flock to Tokyo suburbs on hunt for 'Crayon Shin-chan'

We Want to Go to There: 25 RPG Locations We Want to Visit

For many of our readers, it’s summer time! That often means vacations near or far, whether that’s a trip to the local beach or a more exotic locale. But why limit vacation planning...

Studio Ghibli combines anime and craftsmanship in new Totoro and Jiji Gobelin tapestry bags

Traditional craft brings hand-drawn anime characters to life with unique warmth. Studio Ghibli is known for championing old-school traditions through its animated storylines and lo...

Pokémon coming to Japan’s highway rest stops with exclusive merch and stamp rally this summer

Pikachu and pals make a compelling reason to skip the bullet train while traveling in Japan over the next few months. They say it’s not the destination that matters so much as the...

Happy Tanabata 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part V

Featuring Monster Hunter, Animal Crossing, Food for the Soul, Little Twin Stars, MARRIAGETOXIN, Rascal, Haruomi Tomotsuka, Mitsuru Miura, & more!

Stepping Out of the Frame: This 'Moving Ukiyo-e' Exhibition is Making Massive Waves in Japan

Forget everything you thought you knew about regular art museums. What if, instead of just staring at a centuries-old painting, you could actually step inside it? Get your camer...

Happy Tanabata 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part II

Featuring Dragon Quest, Shoko Nakagawa, Square Enix, The Ribbon Hero, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Shuffle!, Hell's Paradise, & more!

Sailor Moon Has a New Show in Tokyo - And Fans Can Even Book a Magical Theater Stay

Sailor Guardians, your next Tokyo trip may have just found its main event. Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a special accommodation package that pairs an overnight stay with...

Anime, Games & Figures Galore: Explore Osaka's Otaroad - The Otaku Hub of Western Japan

Always bustling with activity, Nippombashi Otaroad (日本橋オタロード) — known as “the Akihabara of the West” — is a popular destination for anime lovers visiting Osaka. The name “O...

With Sparks of Tomorrow, KyoAni Time Travels to Kyoto to Find A Vision for the Future

Director Ota was specifically inspired by impressionistic paintings, but bringing the vision to reality had its own challenges.

How to Plan a Trip to Japan in 2026: Ultimate Guide for First-Time Visitors

Tourism in Japan has rebounded fast thanks to a continuing global fascination with its unique blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge modern technologies – not to mention its M...

Happy Tanabata 2026 From Around the Anime World, Part I

Featuring Final Fantasy, Detective Conan, Hideo Kojima, Samurai Troopers, Bungo Stray Dogs, Yuki Kaji, & more!

Japanese Transit: Tokyo’s Neon Energy, Mount Fuji Views, and Kyoto’s Shrines

Japan is a destination where the journey is just as memorable as the places themselves. World-renowned rail services, remarkably punctual transport and comfortable stations make tr...

Akiwashi's 'Living in a World Without Magic' Music Video Has Animated Film Project in the Works

Kasagi Labo has overseas plans for film of indie music video

Welcome to Tokyo! Explore the New "Kiki & Lala Monorail" and Sightseeing Spots Along the Tokyo Panorama Line

When you land at Haneda Airport, the gateway to Japan, your Tokyo journey begins immediately. While there are various ways to reach the heart of the city, why not transform your tr...

Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates

The Spirited Away stage play will cross over to the other side of the Pacific for the first time ever, plus make its return to the U.K. Though in-the-know overseas otaku, cinephile...

Trigun Legacy Cafe coming to two Japanese cities this summer to salute series’ original form

Humanoid Typhoon to hit Shibuya and Namba this July. Trigun Stargaze, the sequel series to Trigun Stampede, was released earlier this year, and while there’s fun to be had in the C...

Here's An Inside Look At Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Pokémon 30th Anniversary Rooms In Tokyo (And Yes, The Food Is Incredible)

Looking for an unforgettable adventure this summer? To celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, Grand Hyatt Tokyo has launched a limited-time "Adventure" themed stay and dining event!...

Studio Ghibli releases new anime character fans to keep fans looking and feeling cool this summer

Totoro and Jiji are ready to join you on all your summer adventures. Studio Ghibli is famous for keeping old-school traditions alive, both in its animated movies and its official m...