Experience what it feels like to step on stage as an idol at Japan’s new World Idol Republic

Nagoya’s otaku district has a new center for idols, idol fans, and idol fans who want to feel like an idol.

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100-year-old granny gamer in Japan plays SNES almost every day, sometimes with great-grandkid

Fukushima resident was well into her senior years before she ever held a controller.

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Notebook/planner brand Hobonichi Techo teams up with Tamagotchi for 2026 line of egg-citing goods

Grown-ups who first learned responsibility by taking care of virtual pets can now take care of their responsibilities with those virtual pets.

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Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro collection for autumn

Cosy up to famous forest characters in this new anime movie collection.

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Sega throws ‘90s-era jabs at Nintendo in new video for latest Sonic game【Video】

Sega recreates video from the the 16-bit console wars of the ’90s to promote Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

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Shrimp nuggets returning to McDonald’s Japan menu with a special surprise

We have good reason to believe they’re plump.

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Japan’s super colorful Super Sentai Burger is here, but can this crazy thing actually taste good?

Celebration of 50 years of tokusatsu action catches the eye but also worried our mind.

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Japan’s Hello Kitty Airport theming gets extension, avoids autumn end

Reaction to Kitty-chan and friends has been so positive that they’ll be sticking around a little longer at regional airport.

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Mountain climber in Nagano reaches summit and throws back out tying shoelaces

Another case for Back to the Future auto shoes.

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Panties to wear on your head as hair accessories on offer from Japanese fashion brand【Photos】

Intimate apparel to be seen by everyone.

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A report from the Kura Sushi sushi-making world championships【Photos】

22 teams gather, but only one can walk away with the title of best Kura Sushi chefs in the world.

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How to ride Japan’s awesome Pokémon Sandshrew Train【Photos】

Finding this adorable train can feel like an RPG sidequest, but when the reward is this cute, we’re game.

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Craft your own edible Mt. Fuji with Yamanashi’s Blue Udon

Udon is going through its blue period.

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Japanese inn with analog photo studio is a classic way to preserve your timeless travel memories

Great-grandson of former owner reopens hotel in Shimane.

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Japanese police to use AI to search social media posts for potential terrorists

Officer AI is expected to patrol feeds next year.

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11 reasons to visit Narita Airport in Japan

This international airport is a travel destination in its own right.

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Not just a Big Totoro, but a Super Extra-large Big Totoro plushie could be in your home right now

An adorable reminder that not all Totoros are equally sized.

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Back to the Future burgers coming to J.S. Burgers Cafe for film’s 40th anniversary

The Power of Beef.

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Japanese teenagers have impossible, inspiring picks for who they want next prime minister to be

One top pick has no chance, and another has nothing but potential.

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Bonsai-tree-flavored gin on sale now

I think that I shall never see a drink as lovely as a bonsai tree.

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