Doujinshi Retailer “Tora no Ana” Shuts Down Stores
A pillar of the Japanese doujin community closes many physical stores.
【Aug 31st, 2022 Update Added】
On July 5th, Tora no Ana (TORANOANA Inc.) stated that...
Manga-Panel Cafe!?
Immerse yourself in the manga world in Kanazawa
Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in a world of black-and-white manga?
Your wish can come true...
Cosplay at Comiket 100
Cosplayers Assemble!
Comiket 100 took place on August 13~14th at Tokyo Big Sight. It was the 100th Comiket since the event started 47 years ago!
While...
Choke play is surprisingly common in the US.
A lot more people are saying, "Choke me, Daddy," than we first assumed
WARNING AND DISCLAIMER:
Choking or asphyxiation play is an EXTREMELY dangerous form of...
JAV website, R18.com, to shut down
Shocking news flew in on September 20, 2022, as the renowned JAV website (R18.com) released a statement saying it would completely shut down its...
Jiro Kimura, LDP Politicitian, Fires a Secretary for Being an Ex-Sex Worker
Jiro Kimura was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for Defense Affairs in the cabinet reshuffle which happened in August 2022.
However, things have not been...
What’s that Weird Eyeball Monster Japanese Artists are Drawing?
What's that Weird Eyeball Monster Japanese Artists are Drawing?
You might have seen a wide range of fanarts of a particular multiple-eyed blue monster on...
Kadokawa Chairman Arrested for Olympic Bribes
Kadokawa Corporation is in huge trouble as its Chairman gets arrested for involvement in Tokyo Olympics 2020 bribery case.
On September 14, Kyodo News reported...
Right Stuf absorbed by Crunchyroll (SONY)
In August 2021, SONY Pictures, which already owned Funimation, completed its acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T, consolidating its power in the anime industry.
Just a...
Japanese Sex Workers’ Guide to Stroking the Male Ego
Japanese Soapland Manual Leaked!?
A Japanese Bluesky user, Madokamarusuisan, had a viral tweet on August 18th, when they posted a few pages of what is...