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Grand Hyatt Tokyo celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise with one Pikachu for every year.
![Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/sy-1.jpg?w=640 "Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]")
Likely wanderer from Nara Park won’t be going back, but has a new place to live in a hot spring town.
Sanrio characters add sweetness to first-ever McDonald’s smoothie and frappe collaboration, complete with a Japanese idol commercial.
![Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/sm-1.jpg?w=640 "Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]")
Celestial themed anime plushie is in the room monitoring the real-world mission to the moon.
Family Mart’s celebration of the Nintendo series continues with fuzzy, useful, and, most importantly, cute merch.
![Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/ac-9.jpg?w=640 "Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]")
Family Mart convenience stores are looking a little more like an Animal Crossing village these days.
New release contains exclusive My Neighbour Totoro products that can’t be purchased anywhere else.
![Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/pm-0.jpg?w=640 "Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]")
Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type.
Produced by Kawaii Monster Cafe creator, the Future Train diner serves up pink teriyaki burgers and wobbly pancakes aboard the Sakura Express.
![Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/ff-1.jpg?w=640 "Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]")
![Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/ch-1.jpg?w=640 "Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]")
The Neko House Desk understands who’s really in charge of your home, and helps you convince them to let you have some space too.
Exciting new juice with over-the-top design features can only be found in six prefectures.
A unique product handmade by traditional craftsmen at Kyoto’s Kaikado, Japan’s oldest tea caddy manufacturer.
Star characters from Ghibli short film Mr Dough and the Egg Princess play inside these mini museums.
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Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
The Japan Burger Championship 2026 in Yokohama next month is the ultimate battle of the beef
Same name tops lists of most popular dog and cat names in Japan, and there’s probably a reason why
Tokyo’s insane Garlic Ramen is a meal, and an aroma, you’ll never forget[Taste test]
Two new Sailor Moon art manhole covers are coming to Usagi’s real-world Tokyo neighborhood
Krispy Kreme releases new limited-edition fox doughnuts at only four stores in Japan
Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
Own a piece of anime history with U-Treasure’s Astro Boy gold miniature figure
Tokyo restaurant offers lunches for less than 1 U.S. cent…if you’re good enough at rock-paper-scissors
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Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl- Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
Japan’s instant ramen snack theme park features an athletic course even adults can enjoy
Krispy Kreme Japan is bringing two special donuts to the most-forgotten big city in the country
Pizza Hut Japan’s drinkable curry pizza is here – Is it all we dreamed it would be?[Taste test]- Krispy Kreme releases new limited-edition fox doughnuts at only four stores in Japan
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Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines- Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
- Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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Two new Sailor Moon art manhole covers are coming to Usagi’s real-world Tokyo neighborhood
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Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]
Own a piece of anime history with U-Treasure’s Astro Boy gold miniature figure
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KFC Japan’s “The American Burgers” include a pile of guilt
Used chopsticks upgraded from “waste” to “valuable material” by Kawasaki City thanks to ChopValue
Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
Japanese temple burns to the ground, fire burning inside for 1,200 years unharmed
Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists
Japanese government to allow desecration of flags on kids’ meals
Cloud’s Final Fantasy Buster Sword is now a cat scratching pad thanks to Square Enix Pets
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