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It should be no secret that we at RocketNews24 love traditional Japanese music. Whether its Ki&Ki with their tsugaru-jamisen songs or the Wagakki Band with their fusion of vocaloid-inspired rock and traditional instruments, we simply adore the sound. Of course, we’re also fans of Nintendo’s old video games–which is what makes Famikoto one of our favorite discoveries this season!
Check out this group’s music and get ready to take a walk down memory lane with some of Nintendo’s best theme songs!
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Keep Gengar close to your heart with new black-coated Pokémon jewelry from U-Treasure
2024’s Pokémon Center Lucky Bag may have been the hardest to get, but also the most worthwhile
Does this egg timer from Japanese 100-yen store Daiso really work?
Shizuoka senior charged with firearms violation after giving toy guns to the police
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
Japanese toilets now measure fatigue levels at highway rest stopsJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in TokyoNintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasonsJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
Does this egg timer from Japanese 100-yen store Daiso really work?
Shizuoka senior charged with firearms violation after giving toy guns to the police
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
Japanese toilets now measure fatigue levels at highway rest stops
Young Japanese women in survey more likely to pee in shower than any other sex/age
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Anime-style isekai story is actually an English-learning textbook from Japan’s public broadcaster
World’s first hydrogen powered vending machine unveiled by Coca-Cola at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
NINGEN ISU: This Japanese literary metal band will rock your butt off【Photos & Video】