Lego’s Twitter announcement shows Mario being built out of little blocks instead of bashing them to get coins.
March, 2020 (Page 8)
Region famous for its sand dunes gets beautiful public art pieces featuring more than a dozen different Pokémon species.
Fashion brand brings an anime aesthetic trick into the three-dimensional realm.
Rather than forget the horrors of the disaster, this coastal town has set up daily reminders of the tsunami on the streets.
Donations will be made for each person who runs a search for information about the tragedy, with funds helping farmers, students, and those suffering from depression and loneliness.
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
13 Japanese teen boys caught peeping into girls’ hot spring bath during class trip
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
13 Japanese teen boys caught peeping into girls’ hot spring bath during class trip
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Parakeet found riding Shinkansen by itself, gets taken into police custody【Video】
American English teacher in Japan takes a moment to remind student that anime is not real
We try all-you-can-eat sushi for less than $8.50 at a restaurant in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Summer Comiket 2019【Photos】
Japan’s life-size moving Gundam is closing soon, and the last tickets are about to go on sale
Mt Fuji Shiba-sakura Festival, where beautiful “lawn sakura” blossom
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events