Whether resolving a dispute, deciding who pays the check for lunch, or simply passing the time, Japan’s “Jan-ken” culture is simple, surprisingly elegant, and a lot of fun.
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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.
Get ready for the Godzilla vs. Destoroyah figure that is smashing its way into our hearts.
If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, that’s also the best route by which to stab at it.
Which company in Japan has the most and least “eligible bachelor” employees? New study suggests Japanese ladies have strict preferences!
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Exact makeup of strange liquid still unknown.
Oopsie-poopsie! This science museum reminds us all of the importance of doing proper research.
Japanese dessert lovers have a soft spot for soft-serve, and the popular chain is now happy to oblige them.
We’re happy to say that details on the locations, menu and merchandise for the Kirby Café have now been released!
Customers will be able to create their own supercooled Kit Kats using ingredients like marshmallows and pretzels at the new “Below Freezing Chocolatory” pop-up store in Tokyo.
A Japanese government cybersecurity organization has launched a safety campaign warning of the dangers of Pokémon Go.
New song to be sung by Pikachu, with the loveable Pokémon mascot getting the maximum mileage out of his extremely limited vocabulary.
Because if there’s one place you’d expect to find a rare Pokémon, it would have to be at their home in Tokyo.
Ingress, the original augmented reality app from Niantic, the creators of Pokémon Go, is taking over Tokyo with a holographic portal that lets you see the state of the game in real-time.
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You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
It must be love: Korean couple make dramatic body transformations in just five months
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
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- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
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- Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
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Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
It must be love: Korean couple make dramatic body transformations in just five months
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
16 Things I Learned From Dressing in Drag: Confessions of a One-night Crossdresser
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
The tragedy of Mononofu, the functional two-and-a-half-story bipedal robot【Pics & Video】
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Studio Ghibli letter sheds new light on Spirited Away mysteries
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