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With Nintendo’s Classic Mini system filling fans with nostalgic euphoria, Sega couldn’t help cutting in on the action a few weeks later with their own mini system based on the Mega Drive (a.k.a. Genesis), preloaded with games but also allowing other cartridges to be plugged in.
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
13 Japanese teen boys caught peeping into girls’ hot spring bath during class trip
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
Advice from Japanese women on dealing with your boyfriend’s anime girlfriend
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Visit the mythical cave that hid the Sun Goddess in Japanese mythology
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamedStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismThe 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Advice from Japanese women on dealing with your boyfriend’s anime girlfriend
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Visit the mythical cave that hid the Sun Goddess in Japanese mythology
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Japanese people reveal the six western foods they find most disgusting
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
All-black chicken is the second most metal bird you’ll ever see
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]