The production house behind Korea’s hit kid’s show Pororo the Little Penguin recently announced a partnership with a developer to release an augmented reality game called Pororo Go.
Does this mean there could be an Otamatone section next to the violins in the orchestra soon?
Have your breath taken away by this spectacular footage of a woman swimming with a whale shark in the Philippines.
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.
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.


















Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Does the Fukuryumon Chinese restaurant in Koenji offer the best lunch deal in Tokyo?
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Holy Fungus Mud Volleyball is Japan’s most filthily beautifying bacteria event of the summer!
Foreign tourist needs ambulance to pick him up at Mt. Fuji after hiking closed trail
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Sega opening 65th anniversary store in downtotn Tokyo with deep-cut game merch
Viral tweet suggests Japanese convenience store ripping off customers with donuts, so we investigate
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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
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
We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Holy Fungus Mud Volleyball is Japan’s most filthily beautifying bacteria event of the summer!
Foreign tourist needs ambulance to pick him up at Mt. Fuji after hiking closed trail
We turn to a shady Amazon Japan gadget to try to stop Tokyo crows from stealing our hangers
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason
Police in Osaka file charges against resident for serial pigeon/crow feeding
Zunda Shake vending machine lets you taste samurai culture in milkshake form
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Is Mister Donut’s all-you-can-eat Donut Buffet still worth it?
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio