Character cafes are an integral part of Japan’s geek culture and this spring, fans of the vocaloid genre are being treated to a seasonal menu…

Hatsune Miku x Kyoto 36 Gasen Illustration Contest Named after the “Thirty-Six Immortals of Poetry” of the Heian period, the Hatsune Miku x Kyoto 36…

Virtual Youtubers, or Vtubers for short, are becoming an increasingly important presence in Japanese entertainment, music and media. As reported by virtual entertainment media site…

Japanese character designer impresses with stunning artwork. Many of talented Japanese artists that have gained popularity on social media tend to explore larger themes through…

Akihabara is often lauded as Tokyo’s Mecca of tech and otaku subculture, so the district is not exactly a stranger to innovation. The district boasts…

To effectively promote Japanese food culture to foreigners, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is now tapping into the appeal of popular vocaloid…

Even for non-fans of digital Japanese pop star Hatsune Miku, concerts featuring her 3D holographic self are quite the incredible sights to see. Despite being…

The super Vocaloid star Hatsune Miku recently landed a big advertising deal with LUX Shampoo. While her green virtual hair may not be the best…

Iconic figures in modern pop culture — from American rock band KISS to Captain America — have recently been making their way onto traditional Japanese…

Once again, Hatsune Miku has shown her superstar existence to the world. Before her second virtual world tour begins this summer, here are some glimpses…

This is how Japan thinks outside of the box. Virtual Idol Hatsune Miku held her first concert back in 2011. The first hologram anime figure…