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Halloween Costume Ideas: Best Ones From Japan to Try!
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: A Great Guide to the Spooky Season!
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.

Gigguk’s First Anime Film — Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood
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.

McDonald’s Japan Pokémon Card Fiasco: What Went Wrong?
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...

Bandai Hobby Center: Grand Opening in Shizuoka!
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.

Saga, Japan is Home to an Amazing Hot-Air Balloon Festival!
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.