April, 2017 (Page 4)
27 years after the first 8-to-16-bit Nintendo video game migration, it might be time to do it all over again, so we called the company to see if they’d give us any more info.
Genius sweets fan’s technique takes only seconds, requires no special equipment.
The company behind Mitsuya Cider apologizes for their thoughtlessness in glorifying reckless behavior in their ad.
Usually, when someone says they have a train room in their home, it’s filled with models, but this guy decided to rebuild an actual train carriage inside his house!
In a country filled with great bakeries, you’ve got to do something special to stand out, and this shop/cafe in downtown Tokyo does just that.
Low-tech idea yields high-tech-looking results.
Nintendo is suing a go-kart and costume rental business for infringing on their Mario Kart copyright.
Experience the moving moment from the film, and see the night sky as it would have actually appeared!
Sushi from the grocery store gets an extra touch of class thanks to one tiny tweak.
Wait, is anime otakuism hereditary?!?
We cannot say with 100 percent certainty that a giant robot did not intervene at the last minute.
The Rock transforms into the most famous Pocket Monster of all to delight his daughter.













We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Fast food sukiyaki: One of the greatest things about autumn/winter in Japan!
[Quiz] How Well Do You Know Your Japanese Hand Gestures?
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Fast food sukiyaki: One of the greatest things about autumn/winter in Japan!
[Quiz] How Well Do You Know Your Japanese Hand Gestures?
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
We visit a Japanese cafe famous for John Lennon and epic pancakes
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Semi-secret fried chicken from Japan’s big-three beef bowl chain Sukiya is worth tracking down
We try all-you-can-eat raw eggs for 730 yen, turns out to be way better than it sounds
Visiting Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 anime locations in real-life Hakone【Photos】
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects