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Corey Gold
Corey first experienced living in Japan as a high school exchange student and has since spent a total of eight years living in various places around Japan. He is a qualified journalist and has worked with the Mainichi Newspaper. Corey now works as a freelance translator and writer.
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After weeks of speculation Pokémon GO is finally officially available to download in Japan and here are some of the links you need.
A Japanese government cybersecurity organization has launched a safety campaign warning of the dangers of Pokémon Go.
A baby in Japan has become an overnight Internet sensation after showing a strange affinity for the remote controller in his left hand…but not the right.
It’s hard to tell in this video whether this cat riding a scooter is enjoying it or hanging on for dear life, but it seems to be doing okay!
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
A Kirin “Rich Green Tea” ad teaching Japanese people the appropriate way to greet foreigners attracted some criticism online, with some calling it racist.
Over the weekend, a fight broke out between two mascots who have a well-documented history of bad blood.
Soon it may become illegal to take any photos from “hidden cameras” in Shiga Prefecture, which may mean a ban on catching Pokémon with your smart phones – Nooooo!!!
This has to be the cutest excuse for a train delay we’ve ever seen involving a train driver, a dog, and a cookie.
Even though Pokémon GO is not yet available to download in Asia, there have been rumours of people playing in South Korea and China. Could this be true?
As if flying a drone around isn’t cool enough, imagine flying a drone that helps you catch the Pokémon in Pokémon GO that you couldn’t otherwise reach.
Good news! Tokyo Monorail has announced this week that it will be providing free Wi-Fi on the Haneda Airport Line later this year.
Many of us thought some mysteries in Spirited Away would never be solved. But now a letter from Studio Ghibli has surfaced giving us some incredibly detailed explanations!
This video perfectly illustrates why not to sign up to your local police force if you’re rhythmically challenged.
Pokémon Go has become the latest app sensation but it’s still not available to download in Japan!
Don’t be influenced by the common myth that Japanese TV is awful – once you’re familiar with what’s going on, it becomes a whole lot more loveable.
Maru the cat is charming audiences again with his relaxed demeanour, this time observing a couple of Japanese monkeys attempting to steal his owner’s sandal.
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