The first self-driving cars will be seen on the streets of Japan from March next year delivering online shopping orders.
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Pokémon Go has officially launched in Japan along with the announcement that “poke-stops” and “gyms” are now located in the nearly 3,000 McDonald’s stores around Japan.
A 20-year-old man from Kanagawa Prefecture has been arrested for posting a picture of a lion on Twitter and claiming it was on the loose in Kumamoto.
After weeks of speculation Pokémon GO is finally officially available to download in Japan and here are some of the links you need.
A baby in Japan has become an overnight Internet sensation after showing a strange affinity for the remote controller in his left hand…but not the right.
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
A Kirin “Rich Green Tea” ad teaching Japanese people the appropriate way to greet foreigners attracted some criticism online, with some calling it racist.
Over the weekend, a fight broke out between two mascots who have a well-documented history of bad blood.
Soon it may become illegal to take any photos from “hidden cameras” in Shiga Prefecture, which may mean a ban on catching Pokémon with your smart phones – Nooooo!!!
This has to be the cutest excuse for a train delay we’ve ever seen involving a train driver, a dog, and a cookie.
Good news! Tokyo Monorail has announced this week that it will be providing free Wi-Fi on the Haneda Airport Line later this year.
Fool your friends with these must have mega-realistic “waribashi” disposable chopstick pens!
Batten down the hatches – there’s a war on between Japan and America. Which side will you take in the great burger battle?
Here are some Japanese words that can drive English-speakers crazy when learning Japanese!
Everybody loves Game of Thrones and everyone loves Pokémon, so why not combine the two to make awesome Pokémon characters out of the Game of Thrones house sigils?
Keep your kitty close, cool, and comfy with this cat-pouch hoodie that makes room for ice packs!
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