Sony has been in the mobile business full force since its merger with Ericsson in 2001. Microsoft partnered with Nokia in April 2014 and there have been phones bearing the Microsoft’s logo since November of that year. Notice a name missing from this short list?
Nintendo has never been in the mobile business and for years they refused to even consider games for cell phones. However, that hasn’t stopped Nintendo fans mocking up and dreaming of a mobile phone made by their beloved game company. Most have been hilariously bad, but a recent design by the tech website Curved has plenty of good things going for it.
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
Fail News: Popular Japanese mascot falls during ice-skating routine, can’t get up【Video】
The complete guide to sushi in one handy picture
This beautiful Nara inn was once home to a Living National Treasure
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
This Japanese restaurant chain’s triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
The complete guide to sushi in one handy picture
This beautiful Nara inn was once home to a Living National Treasure
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Tokyo to Kyushu by ferry: An epic 21-hour journey on the sea
Chansey Pokémon Park in Japan helps a region heal from disaster
We spend 24 hours trying to keep a Tamagotchi alive, it ends up doing something weirder
Japan’s new Pokémon donut treat marks Ditto’s Mister Donut debut!
Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends
How to properly wrap a ninja hood – Now available in English!
Japanese school bans non-white masks for students, teacher can’t believe dumb waste of time
Daughter of Osamu Tezuka, God of Manga, discovers his stash of hand-drawn sexy mouse artwork