Pokémon Center megastores across Japan shutting down indefinitely because of coronavirus

Humanity’s elemental weakness to the coronavirus leads to near-immediate temporary closures of almost every Pokémon Center and Store in the country.

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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte finally arrives in Japan!

Customers in Japan have been waiting 15 years for this moment.

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Fashion icon Naomi Watanabe has a reassuring anecdote for Japanese people in the U.S.

Watanabe acknowledged anti-Asian sentiment in the States on her livestream but consoled viewers with a kind tale from the streets of New York.

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Osaka pachinko parlor volunteers to become public vaccination center

The machines will be turned off at the time, so no need for earplugs.

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We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】

What could “Sprite Noodles” taste like?

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Final Fantasy Crystal-flavor fried chicken coming to Japanese convenience stores

And you can wash it down with some Moogle tea.

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Nissin Cup Noodle flavours become Umaibo snacks, and we try every one of them

This sought-after limited-edition series is so rare it can’t be purchased in stores.

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Enako finds a new way to surprise us with how much money she’s making.

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Japanese roller coaster keeps breaking riders’ bones, now under federal investigation

”Do-Dodonpa” is supposed to be the sound that drums make, but what’s been happening recently is more like “snap snap.”

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Acid attack occurs at Tokyo subway station as man gets sulfuric acid thrown in his face

Police are looking for attacker seen in security footage whose actions also injured innocent woman.

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Survey asks which country’s fashion is the most influential in Japanese street style

You might be able to guess which country came out on top!

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The most expensive pancakes we could find at 7-Eleven Japan are a delicious bargain【Taste test】

Japanese luxury hotel group creates pancakes you can buy at a humble convenience store.

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Coming soon to Japan’s Family Mart convenience stores: A whole lot of digital signage

The Family Mart of the future plans to use plenty of electronic advertising to assault your senses.

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Pokémon kimono outfits will have you wanting to wear ‘em all【Photos】

This woman combined her love for kimono with her love for Pokémon, and the results are incredible!

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To celebrate Hashtag Day, Twitter shares top ten most used hashtags in Japan

The #TopTen hashtags in #Japan for #2021 so far are #revealed!

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Illegal amounts of overtime going on at 37 percent of Japanese companies in government inspections

And believe it or not, that’s actually good news in a way.

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Tokyo station becomes first in the city to install an inclined elevator

All part of Japan’s dedication to “people friendly movement” in public spaces.

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Gold-medal-biting Japanese mayor scribbles letter of apology to staff

It’s the lack of thought that counts.

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Japanese stores create clever anti-scalper policies for Pokémon cards, Gundam model kits

Making sure they end up in the hands of Pokémon Trainers and mobile suit fans, not resellers.

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Netflix shows off live-action Cowboy Bebop cast in costume, Japanese Internet less than impressed

Landmark anime’s reimagining isn’t winning over everyone in the franchise’s home country.

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