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When it comes to Halloween costumes, Japan absolutely brings its A-game. If you’re looking for inspiration or want to know what everyone’s wearing, here’s a full rundown of the most common, trending, and uniquely Japanese Halloween costume ideas for 2025!

Halloween food in Japan is a paradise for snack lovers! Every autumn, shops, cafés, and major brands unleash limited-edition treats, playful (sometimes spooky) sweets, and bold food collaborations.

After two years of production, Garnt Maneetapho, AKA Gigguk, has released his own anime short film in collaboration with Studio Daisy and GeeXPlus. bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood is directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi and was written and produced by Gigguk himself.

In August 2025, McDonald’s Japan launched a special Happy Set campaign featuring limited-edition Pokémon cards, including an exclusive Pikachu card. However, instead of a celebration, the event quickly spiraled into chaos. Scalpers bought large numbers of Happy Sets, food waste became a public issue, and customers were left disappointed. What went wrong, and how could...

Japan is home to some of the world’s most beloved hobbies, and plastic models hold a special place among them. Shizuoka welcomed a new attraction this September: the Bandai Hobby Center Plamo Design Industrial Institute (BHC PDII) Museum.

The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is one of Asia’s largest hot-air balloon festivals. The event attracts nearly a million visitors who see colorful hot-air balloons, international competitions, and nighttime light shows.