A lot has happened in the past 20 years of Poké-history, and now we have it conveniently summarized for us in nine info-packed minutes.
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Twenty-four enchanting images of China now available to us thanks to quite the unexpected source.
How many variations can you make of the same 1910s hairdo? A lot apparently—so many that we can barely tell the difference between them!
Japan’s most famous urban ruins weren’t always deserted, as shown in this video from the 1960s when Gunkanjima’s ghost town was still alive and well.
This video might not help you ace a final, but it will definitely help you get motivated to study Japanese history.
Kyushu event will be iconic aircraft’s first flight in Japan since the end of World War II.
From breastfeeding mothers to merchant towns and an evening party with kimono-clad girls in Kyoto, these newly released artworks and photos of old Japan are simply captivating.
In an era of executions and forced suicides, this is one presentation you wouldn’t want to doze off in.
There was a time when sumo wrestlers and kimono-clad ladies made shipping companies look beautiful.
If you’re a history buff, or time traveler, this could come in handy.
Nijo Castle is one of Japan’s hottest tourist destinations…but for a truly unique historical tour, you need this Minecraft recreation based on the original design!
Experience the samurai spirit first-hand with original swords and armour at the recently opened Samurai Museum.
The family of a Baptist missionary stationed in Japan in the 1930s sent DVDs of the Reverend’s home movies of the era to the Hiroshima town of Onomichi.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this color footage of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima should speak entire volumes.
Thousands paid their respect when Nintendo company president Satoru Iwata passed away in July, facing the brunt of typhoon at his service in Kyoto or leaving notes and letters at The Nintendo World Store in New York and the Nintendo headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
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Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Foreign traveler caught trying to sneak into Japan by climbing down rope from cruise ship
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes- One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches- Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things- Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Yearly
- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Spring Mos Burger x SpongeBob lucky bags bring us fun under the sun【Photos】
W.T.F. Japan: The top five “sora” references of all time! 【Weird Top Five】
Bear attacks car in Japan, breaks windshield with its paw【Video】
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Japanese jeweler launches new engagement and wedding rings with Sanrio character Tuxedo Sam
Japanese Twitter users agree that yakuza members are more Photoshop savvy than the average joe
Häagen-Dazs brings back its popular mochi ice cream line with two classic, luxurious flavors
We visit Tomonoura, the scenic harbor town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”【Photos】
Japanese black curry “experiment” takes place at an unlikely restaurant branch in Tokyo
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