30 years after the beginning of the series, and five years after its end, Neon Genesis Evangelion is coming back. News that a brand-new anime series is in the works has stunned fans of the long-running anime, as many had believed it to be well and truly over.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pokemon! To commemorate such an astounding occasion, Nintendo decided to up the ante for Pokémon fans in Japan by teaming up with professional Japanese baseball teams.

Every year on January 1st, mail carriers in Japan wake up before sunrise, grab stacks of colorful envelopes, and head out to deliver nengajo, or the traditional New Year card.

Japan is now without giant pandas after two beloved pandas left Tokyo for China in January 2026. The twin pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, were born at Ueno Zoo in 2021 and became very popular with visitors.

When the image of a sea turtle with a plastic straw protruding from its nose went viral, people around the world took notice. In the years since, major corporations around the world have made efforts to reduce and replace their plastic straws with more eco-friendly options.

The internet never fails to deliver amazing viral content. This time, a sweet and catchy song from Japan went viral not just at home but worldwide. If you love ice cream, you’ll adore AiScReam’s hit “Ai Scream!”—a tune that’s as catchy, fun, and delightful as Japanese ice cream itself.