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Even more popular than Minesweeper, Solitaire was a favorite of office workers everywhere. A free game that came bundled in old Microsoft computers, you’d be hard pressed to find someone who has never played Solitaire.exe.
Now you don’t even have to have a clunky old computer to play pixelated palm tree and sandy beach motif solitaire, you just have to pick up a deck of these cards.
Back in September, Nintendo released a limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL that was only available in Japan. The rest of the world was left staring longingly at the pictures of lucky residents of Japan lining up for four hours to purchase the adorable 3DS.
This week, Nintendo announced a new limited edition Charizard 3DS XL. Unfortunately, just like the limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL, the Charizard version can only be purchased in one of Japan’s seven Pokemon Center retail stores.
However, this time, even those who live in Japan will have a hard time getting their hands on this ultra-exclusive limited-edition 3DS XL because it will only be available to the winners of a lottery drawing.
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office
Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
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 sensationBad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat ReturnsHow to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramenJapan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goodsForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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 loungeBad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screensMcDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in TokyoMcDonald’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 1950sForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
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
Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
What if Sailor Moon characters were lingerie models? They’d look stunning like this 【Photos】
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
Kumamoto Governor embroiled in flower scandal
Easy DIY open-air bath setup makes life at our Japanese country house better than ever【SoraHouse】
7-Eleven to build 7-Eleven in parking lot of another 7-Eleven