Three young manga artists from Zimbabwe are using NFT and crowdfunding to pursue manga publication in Japan. A groundbreaking international publishing model connecting Africa and Japan through Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha and Zaif INO — here's how Japanese people are reacting.

A compact snow-removal drone developed in Hokkaido went viral during Tokyo's February 2026 snowstorm, racking up 240,000 views on social media. Startup everblue technologies adapted 6 years of water drone expertise to create a $6,500 unmanned snow plow designed to clear snow before it accumulates. Could this "tiny giant" revolutionize winter life in Japan's aging snow country?

Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT held a surprise live at Shibuya Stream, debuting "TOKYO DRIFT" — a track sampling the iconic Fast & Furious theme — in Japan for the first time. With 30 million TikTok plays in one week, No.1 on iTunes in 4 countries, and chart entries in 21 nations, here's how this avex group is taking J-pop global.

Japan is gripped by an unprecedented sticker collecting craze. "Bonbon Drop Seal" has shipped over 15 million sheets, sparking store stampedes and exhausting retail staff. Adults nostalgic for their Heisei-era childhood are fueling the frenzy alongside kids, creating scalping problems and counterfeit issues in this cultural phenomenon.

After 55 years as Japan's beloved Sunday evening tradition, "Sazae-san" finally makes its overseas debut in Taiwan in January 2026. Discover the strategy behind the Guinness World Record-holding anime's first international broadcast, which characters experts predict will go viral overseas, and what this means for Japanese anime's global expansion.

NASA officially denies viral claim that Earth will lose gravity for 7 seconds on August 12, 2026. The alleged "Project Anchor" secret document is confirmed as complete fiction. Learn why gravity loss is scientifically impossible.

Ogaki City's digital regional currency "Gaki Pay" has gone viral on Japanese social media due to its quirky name. Learn about Japan's innovative approach to combating inflation through digital local currencies, the story behind the unusual name, and how regional currencies are transforming local economies across the country.

The "sticker exchange" culture that captivated Japanese girls in the 1990s-2000s is making a nostalgic comeback on social media. Now adults, these former Heisei-era kids are reviving their childhood hobby through online communities, blending vintage charm with modern connectivity.

A Japanese toy company's "Infinite Moai Maker" has gone viral on social media, allowing anyone to create endless Easter Island-style statues from snow. With sales quadrupling and stock selling out instantly, this quirky winter toy has captured Japan's imagination. Discover how a simple idea turned snowy backyards into mysterious stone statue gardens.

Organized attacks on Pakistani residents in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. YouTuber-spread misinformation triggered violence including rocket firework attacks and baseball bat intimidation. Examining the truth behind illegal construction issues and challenges of multicultural coexistence in local communities.