Honda and Toyota unveiled real-world, ridable versions of Pokémon's Koraidon and Miraidon at the Japan Mobility Show Kansai. Attendees could even hop on these functional motorcycles for photos, showcasing a blend of automotive innovation and pop culture.
Harmonyland, the Sanrio theme park in Oita, Japan, is expanding into a full-fledged resort. Expect a 'sky amusement park' with a new hotel, ropeway, and more Sanrio cuteness!
Celebrate 100 years since the Showa era began at Otemachi Place in Tokyo from December 8-12, 2025. Experience a retro living room, vintage items, secondhand books, and classic 'koppe-pan'!
Ryogoku Station transforms into 'Oden de Atsukan Station' this winter! Enjoy hot sake, oden, and kotatsu on a platform closed to the public for 30 years.
Uonuma, Niigata, hosts unique winter festivals blending fire and ice. Experience the Yunosato Snow Festival with bonfires and the Snow Flower Water Festival, where grooms receive icy blessings.
KidZania Tokyo has opened a new 'Mansion Construction Site' zone where kids can role-play construction and maintenance jobs. Children can earn KidZos currency while learning about building processes in a realistic, three-story construction environment.
Experience cutting-edge scent technology at Tokyo Skytree's Nioi-ten Plus+ exhibit. Try the 'Mouth of Truth Odor Quiz' or the 'Scent Tunnel' for a unique sensory adventure.
Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse hosts a Pokémon Christmas village with decorations and photo spots. Enjoy an Electric-type Pokémon Christmas tree featuring Pikachu and friends, open nightly until December 25th.
Hayao Miyazaki's 'Mei and the Baby Catbus,' a sequel to 'My Neighbor Totoro,' is screening at Ghibli Park from February 1-28. Make sure to get tickets that include access to Ghibli's Grand Warehouse to view this exclusive short film.
A new Evangelion anime short, written by Hideaki Anno, will premiere at the Evangelion:30+ anniversary event in Yokohama in February 2026. The 13-minute short will be screened only three times during the event.
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