Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
2DS
The new Nintendo 2DS is out and we got our greedy little paws on the first one we could! Mmm…we love the smell of new game systems in the morning!
It’s not foldable and it doesn’t have a 3-D screen. On the other hand, it’ll play 3DS games with no problem and it’s significantly cheaper.
But is it worth your cold, hard cash? Find out below!
Early this morning, Nintendo of America announced that it will be bringing a new model of its Nintendo DS portable games console to the market. Meet the 2DS!
The console will play all 3DS games and comes complete with the exact same features, except of course the top 3-D screen. Nintendo also revealed that its premium Wii U console will be getting a price cut.
Full details after the jump.
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
What’s at the top of this giant escalator in Japan?
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in JapanSanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
What’s at the top of this giant escalator in Japan?
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Japanese government considering raising foreign resident visa renewal fees by 400 percent or more
Cat pancakes: Easier to make than normal ones thanks to super-cute, super-cheap Japanese gadget
Tear up the stage and the 2020 Tokyo Marathon with kabuki-inspired ASICS sneakers
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】