Today is the first official day of the Toyosu Market, the new fish market that is replacing the beloved Tsukiji Fish Market. The opening wasn’t exactly smooth.

As far as official Gundam cosplay goes, this is the cutest. Here’s an adorable Char’s Zaku making the rounds at a recent hobby show in Tokyo.

The anime industry is brutal. The average salaries can get low. Just how low? Let’s have a look at how they break down per position.

Crazy Taxi. Tokyo, Japan. By J.T.Pettersen | Official Site | Instagram

Earlier this year, Sega launched its own taiyaki stand. Taiyaki is a classic Japanese fish-shaped snack typically filled with sweet red bean paste or custard cream. Screw fish, Sega is going to sell ones shaped like its logo.

Tsukiji Market. Tokyo, Japan. By Chris Hatcher | Instagram

A Night Out. Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. By Chris M. Hatcher.

Hotel. Tokyo, Japan. By Brenden Savi | Official Site | Vimeo

Two Paths. Tokyo, Japan. By Fahnon | Instagram

The Spirit Of Nature. Tokyo, Japan. By Jessica Sandoval | Instagram 

In the past few years, there has been a capsule hotel revival in Japan. Th lodgings are more plush and comfortable than ever. One new chain is offering more than slick interiors- it has free beer on tap.

Back when the first Deadpool movie was released, a giant Deadpool statue was wheeled around Tokyo on a flatbed. Now that there’s a sequel, a huge Deadpool head has been erected in Shinjuku.

This Past Spring. Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. By Christian Green.

Last night in Tokyo, a 30-something-year-old tourist from Singapore made a wrong turn, driving a rental MariCar (the go-kart company that Nintendo is suing for copyright infringement) up on the sidewalk and crashing it into a restaurant sign. This is not a first.

If you’ve been to Tokyo, you’ve seen Shibuya 109. The building is a symbol of Japanese youth culture. If you’ve played Square Enix’s The World Ends with You, then you also are familiar with it.

Cowboy Bebop is coming back! In cafe form, that is. This May, Cowboy Bebop cafes will open for a limited time in Tokyo and Osaka.

On April 8, legendary video game retailer Games Maya closed, bringing to a close a 35-year history. Some of the biggest names in Japanese gaming paid their respects.