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Japan’s newest mecca for real-world Pokémon Trainers gives the Pokédex a jaw-dropping UI overhaul.
Inspired by the works of Japan’s most celebrated anime icons, short animated video captures the magic of the state across the Pacific.
Maker of Pocky reminds us that life moves fast, but it’s the slow moments that make it beautiful.
Recreate Ash’s voyage around the Orange Archipelago without ever leaving your living room.
One of Japan’s most talented anime modelers continues to create works of art that look more 2-D than most actual drawings.
Airships, crystals, Cid, and even Chocobo popcorn buckets are part of the tie-up between the theme park and video game giants.
Feel like Vulcan in his forge and work metal with your bare hands with just a roll of cheap foil.
The adorable breed of dogs introduces the Internet to its home in Japan’s northern Akita Prefecture.
The slide in a children’s playground in Ehime, not suitable for children, will be no more after injuries and safety worries.
The Tokyo-area’s much-maligned international air hub is giving us a new reason to actually enjoy going there.
Series of attitude-packed videos featuring people morphing into breathtaking individuals leaves everyone wanting more.
From Pop Team Epic to Cowboy Bebop, this professional confectioner’s anime and video game dojin works are edible!
Japan Ninja Council sending delegation to speak, show their shinobi skills at National Diet House of Representatives session.
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Should married couples in Japan be allowed to have different family names? Survey investigates
Icon’s Mac & Cheese Burger contender for best burger in Tokyo【Taste test】
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Dedicate your savings to your oshi of choice with this new buildable offertory box
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day- Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
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Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Dedicate your savings to your oshi of choice with this new buildable offertory box
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Japanese park’s English dog turd warning minces no words【Why does Engrish happen?】
It’s a cherry blossom party in your mouth with sakura matcha Pocky!
We investigate the newly released film revival of Hayao Miyazaki’s Sherlock Hound
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
We visit Tokyo’s Reversible Destiny Lofts, the apartments designed to make you live forever【Pics】
Forget dog-earing and bookmarks that fall, make your own easy origami bookmark instead!
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