It’s hard to believe that our beloved, voracious powderpuff Kirby is over 20 years old now! “Born” in 1992 on the Nintendo Game Boy, the adorable little guy is actually a fully grown adult now, possibly with a driver’s license and, like, maybe even a family we don’t know about. We picture him holding down a boring office job somewhere in Tokyo, willing himself not to snap at his irritating boss and hoover him up (thus gaining his incredible powers of bureaucracy and micromanagement).
But, even though everybody’s favorite non-Jigglypuff pink ball creature is all grown up now, that doesn’t stop him from enjoying a good picnic!
A Poopoopoo picnic, to be exact.

Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Mister Donut releases a secret Godiva doughnut you won’t find in stores
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Pokémon popcorn buckets coming to Japan’s first-ever permanent Pokémon theme park zone
Studio Ghibli adds anime aircraft from Laputa: Castle in the Sky to its merchandise shop in Japan
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Pokémon popcorn buckets coming to Japan’s first-ever permanent Pokémon theme park zone
Studio Ghibli adds anime aircraft from Laputa: Castle in the Sky to its merchandise shop in Japan
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
We take a soak in a Japanese money bubble bath
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only