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Duelist gear gets a practical overhaul for the real world to ensure you get quality naps instead of junk sleep.
Top bid for supposedly rare card soars past US$13 million, surpasses embezzled amount that got its owner life in prison.
Apparently even crows aren’t immune to the “I put this card in my deck because I think the character looks cool!” weakness.
Woman who bought the card noticed coloring flaw, setting off hunt for culprit that ended halfway across Japan.
New merchandise proves it’s impossible for the beloved Pocket Monster icon to not look cute.
Eternal rival Seto Kaiba also serves as inspiration for a fashionable anime timepiece of his own.
The game’s golden anniversary is still 30 years away, but you can get your hands on a pure-gold Pokémon card this winter.



















Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
McDonald’s Japan’s new daifuku pie: Is it as good as the Japanese sweet that inspired it?
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Demon Slayer anime studio creates crossover video with Major League Baseball【Video】
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
Can you tell the difference between real beer and Japan’s happoshu quasi-beer?【Taste test】