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Troubles continue for franchise as model is arrested in his home less than eight hours after initial questioning.
These Bandai band-aids come with an app that lets Super Sentai or PreCure characters wish away the pain. Aww!
If Nintendo won’t make a sequel, you can make one yourself, and turn your home into a haunted house, for just a few bucks.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Strongest Imitator System is a major step in making those anime duels come to life.
Critics may call the brand nothing but nostalgia-tinged crap, but Tamagotchis are moving into a whole new high-tech field of poo.
Results of first scientific study into Pokémon GO‘s health benefits reveal game lowers stress levels.
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku takes time out from her busy schedule to sit down for some sweets in augmented reality event.
Come with us as we introduce you to ten weird and wonderful mixed-breed Pokémon making trainers laugh around the country.
Three Pikachu and 15 other types of Pokémon were discovered in this well-known Tokyo park in just 30 minutes!
Our Japanese reporter Mr. Sato visited these seven well-known tourist spots and captured 88 Pokémon in six hours.
Arms tired from holding your smartphone in front of you all day? We’ll show you how to make this ingenious “Poké-Han“ mobile gaming accessory!
From parks to university campuses and even a Sega building, here are some of the new Pokémon Go gym locations players have been finding around the country.
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 may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
This Hakata hotel is worth a little extra thanks to its all-you-can-eat steak breakfast buffet
Collect ’em all! New Pokéfuta accessories now available at Village Vanguard
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Mr. Sato buys a Japanese snack stocking in Akabane that puts the “stuff” in “stocking stuffer”
Continuing our tour of the best sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market with Mr. Sato! (Part 2)
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Mr. Sato buys a Japanese snack stocking in Akabane that puts the “stuff” in “stocking stuffer”
Continuing our tour of the best sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market with Mr. Sato! (Part 2)
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
An illustrated field guide to the myriad marvelous uniforms of Tokyo Disney Sea
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
We try the recommended way to eat Ippudo’s new instant cup rice…which involves twice the Ippudo
Japanese Arita ware porcelain converted into jewelry to reduce waste from the traditional art
How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal
We test Japan’s brand-new Muscle Suit Every exoskeleton【Video】