Kobe’s 1:1 scale model of Gigantor (Tetsujin 28-go) is now complete: There are still some finishing touches to be made around the base of the statue. The dedication ceremony will be held on Su...

A Japanese TV news report about Akihabara-based idol group AKB48 traveling to New York to give their first American concert at the NYAF: The report notes that AKB48 started out as a group aimed at a ...

A high quality video of the ceremony celebrating the completion of Kobe’s life-sized Gigantor (Tetsujin 28-go): As noted in an earlier post, the statue can be seen next to Shin-Nagata Station. ...

A short TV news report about Ichiro Mizuki, a musician responsible for the creation of over 1,200 anime songs: Many of the anime series Mizuki musically contributed to are popular throughout the worl...

Even if you’re not into the whole anime/otaku scene, you’ve gotta admit that Tokyo Stormtrooper Danny Choo has leveled-up his dancing skills since he posted his first YouTube vid: As some...

A clip from Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV” morning show about former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi doing voice acting for a new Ultraman movie: Koizumi will play the role of the bearde...

A man turns his hands into a flute and plays the theme from Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo: — Akihabara News – Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe) Dannychoo.com – Your portal to Japan (S...

A girl who puts a lot of effort into looking like her favorite anime character: — Akihabara News – Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe) dannychoo.com – Your portal to Japan (Subscribe)

An NTV “Zoom In” news report about the popularity of anime in the United States visits the home of an American otaku to see his treasures: It’s John Patterson, a 42-year-old employe...

A feature on some of the cool things for sale at the gift shop of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force PR Center in Asaka: The most popular product appears to be cute anime SDF girl cookies. They com...