Jeopardy question on Demon Slayer highlights anime's progress and challenges in the U.S.

Contestants on Jeopardy missed a $2,000 question about Demon Slayer, highlighting anime's growing popularity but limited recognition in the U.S.

Explore travel distance from Tokyo with 5,000 yen!

Two reporters from SoraNews24 traveled from Tokyo to see who could go farther on a 5,000 yen budget.

Three reasons DHS Pokémon video is nonsensical.

The DHS has poorly used Pokémon clips and its theme song to compare anime to serious law enforcement actions, confusing viewers.

Japanese city enacts ordinance limiting smartphone use, affecting non-residents too.

Toyoake, Japan, limits smartphone use to two hours daily for all residents, aiming to encourage better time management and sleep.

New Japanese KitKat flavor mimics zunda milkshake.

Nestlé has released a limited-edition Zunda Shake KitKat featuring sweet edamame paste, available from October 2023 to March 2026.

Tokyo sex worker arrested after claiming need for tuition money but spent it on hosts.

A woman was arrested for fraud after falsely claiming she needed tuition money, instead spending it on drinking at clubs.

Nagano city reconsiders support program for female entrepreneurs.

Chino city's program for female entrepreneurs, named "GETTO," faced backlash for its unfortunate connotation related to the Holocaust.

Japan PM candidate involved in astroturfing scandal.

Shinjiro Koizumi's campaign faced backlash for unethical astroturfing practices amid his bid for Prime Minister in Japan.

Japanese city ends 88th birthday cash gift due to increased life expectancy.

Okazaki City has ended its congratulatory money tradition for seniors to save funds, causing mixed reactions among residents.

Tokyo's Cold Stone vending machine replaces the ice cream chain, raising questions about quality.

Cold Stone has closed all branches in east Japan, but a vending machine at Meidaimae Station still sells its ice cream.

Exhibit of popular '80s and '90s Japanese cars at Toyota Museum.

The Toyota Automobile Museum will host a "What's JDM?" exhibit celebrating iconic Japanese cars from the '80s and '90s.

Tip jars increasing in Japanese restaurants, but tipping is not customary for cultural reasons.

Japan faces cultural challenges as rising foreign tourism pressures local customs, particularly with the introduction of tipping practices.