A massive photo safari of the treasure trove of amazing stuff waiting at Nintendo’s brand-new Shibuya destination store!
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We send Dragon Ball’s anime prince to listen to important businessmen talk about important business stuff.
Ema supporting ongoing Hong Kong protests have been crossed out, snapped into pieces, and written over in Chinese.
Inuyasha vs. Ranma vs. Lum vs…..a whole lot more of the most popular anime and manga stars from the past 40 years.
Both male and female Pikachus, plus six other Pokémon species, will stick to your walls and your heart.
Almost all drink makers caution against it, but one says it’s safe as long as you follow some special rules.
Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
Mr. Sato attempts to eat this traditional Japanese sweet for the first time and realizes that it’s not for novices. Read More
Gift shop kimono are almost nothing like the real thing, but can Mr. Sato’s fashion aura transcend national boundaries?
Slurping is the norm in a Japanese noodle house, but is it OK to bite off your ramen if it’s more than you can chew?
Organizing Committee considers relaxing rules for the Games during Japan’s always hot and humid summer.
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As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
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