A new flexible learning-based high school program allows students to pursue their passions in preparation for careers in the gaming industry.
e-sports
Field made up almost entirely of gamers blind since birth will compete for the Shingan Cup title.
Tekken pro asks guys under 170 centimeters (67 inches) tall to “please live your life with the idea ‘I have no human rights’ in your mind.”
Starting next spring, going to school is going to mean going to Shibuya to play games for some Tokyo teens.
Champion of Nintendo’s crossover hit will walk away with a prize worth less than one percent of the purse for some other games.
Local competitive play lets unsuspecting boy rub elbows with the king of Nintendo’s crossover hit.
A place for digital competitors to stay in the birthplace of the Japanese fighting game community.
Professional e-sports player also skyrockets in popularity for boys, while girls’ career dreams remain steady.
Taking the concept of action movies and applying them to fighting games is an awesome new idea for e-sports professionals.
”What’s the purpose of your visit?” is a common question to get asked at immigration. “Who do you main?” is not.
Gamer father showed his power, but the Japanese Internet thinks he might not have displayed much wisdom.
First lesson? Gaming. Second lesson? Gaming. Tokyo technical school offers courses to aspiring e-sports athletes.
One of the biggest stars of the e-sports world once again creates smiles while suffering heartbreaking defeat.

















Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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Boro the Caterpillar anime now showing at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo 【SoraReview】
Macho in another world – Japanese muscular man stock photo sites adds isekai category【Photos】
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Traditional Japanese candy gets fancy: Konpeito comes in wine, chocolate, and green tea varieties
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
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
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
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
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Traditional Japanese candy gets fancy: Konpeito comes in wine, chocolate, and green tea varieties
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japanese women describe their personal ideal height and weight【Video】
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