Adorable versions of two of the ultra-difficult game’s characters want to grace your home.
Dark Souls
One director dominates the top 10, which looks very different from the casual poll, except in one way.
Even in their new adorable forms, the video game stars still represent a mysterious and potential challenge.
Head of state also picks up an amazing One Piece souvenir that any fan would treasure.
Rumored to be working with the director of Dark Souls, the Japanese game industry’s biggest name in gritty, lore-rich fantasy.
The Nippon Cosplay Photo Contest at St. Fest. 2015 posted its winners on Monday. Unlike other cosplay contests that judge strictly on costume creation and styling, this contest focuses on the photographer and the composition of the photograph. Votes were tallied for a month and a half via the internet and the event venue itself.









7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Halloween “Black Pancakes” and “Bloody Tunnbrod” coming to IKEA stores in Tokyo
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Ikea hot dog lucky bag is one of the most unusual fukubukuro available in Japan this year
The three most unattractive women’s hairstyles (according to Japanese men)
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Ikea hot dog lucky bag is one of the most unusual fukubukuro available in Japan this year
The three most unattractive women’s hairstyles (according to Japanese men)
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Experience the “Color of Water” from a 250-year-old Japanese confection maker!
Tokyo’s luckiest lottery ticket shop draws huuuuuuuge crowds on Japanese lucky day
Celebrate Halloween at Ikea Japan with their special spooky menu
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba gets new roller coaster attractions and food at Universal Studios Japan
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo