We were on the fence about buying the Pokémon GO add-on, but suddenly we’re very happy we did.
From stairs to walkways and even escalator handrails, this Tokyo neighbourhood has created a beautiful send-off for the Guinness World Record-holding manga that made it famous.
One of Japan’s most famous and historical hotels continues to capture the hearts of guests with its hospitality. Apparently, even Keeanu Reeves is a fan!
Big news in the gaming world as sales of Sony’s PlayStation 4 predicted to surpass those of Nintendo’s Wii U in Japan — despite the fact that Nintendo’s system had a full year head start.
The slide is more like a catapult, sending daredevils hurtling through the air and along the ground in full force.
People on the street in Japan explain the reasons why they sometimes have to tell white lies in social situations.
Japan must be one of the cleanest countries in the world. What’s behind it all? Find out what makes Japan so pika-pika!
Feel like having pizza for your boys’ night out? Better find somewhere else to eat it.
Things to pick up at Japan’s most popular discount interior shop: curtains, bedsheets, matcha strawberries.
Whether you’re looking for an unusual Halloween costume or a cosy outfit to snuggle up in, this crazy bread-crumbed number will make all your fried food fantasies come true!
Want a boyfriend who’ll never lie, cheat, or ghost on you? Japan’s got you covered with its hottest new video game genre: mobile romance/virtual dating games for the ladies!
With 18 hard-to-find Kit Kat items on the menu, this is an extremely rare opportunity you won’t want to miss!
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