Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

Bandai Spirits first announced its Gundam Assemble miniatures game in January, setting off a firestorm of speculation among fans. The giant toy robot models are finally being shrunken down to the size ...

The 1988 anime Akira motorcycle is probably still the coolest two-wheeled pop culture phenomenon nearly 40 years on. But what ...