Intentional or not, there’s no way to see this park in one of Japan’s largest cities and not think of Pikachu throwing down.
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You expected a ramen chef, but is was him, Dio!
The legendary arcade is closing down for good, but there’s still time to see this awesome piece of history for yourself.
Extra-cute Animal Crossing kitchenware also on offer at Japan’s first-ever dedicated Nintendo store.
If you’ve ever wanted to zip-line through the King of the Monsters or save Japan from one of his rampages, this is your new happiest place on earth.
So…so many teeth. Dear God, why are there so many teeth?!?
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Kyoto swordsmanship teacher was asked to replicate video game attack.
26 years after having to hide under his bed sheets to play Link’s Awakening, this musician is part of the game’s remake.
One of Japan’s most beautiful blades is now on display, and owes its existence to some dude who just wanted to eat some potatoes and pickles.
Bolt lights up the sky, blacks out the neighborhood.
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