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Although pandas originally come from Japan’s neighbors to the east, the country has welcomed the cuddly creatures with open arms, putting them on anything from clothing to cars. But we’re most impressed by the panda’s ability to assimilate into Japanese food, taking over our meals and turning them into an adorable experience. Let’s take a look at 15 delicious pandas from Japan.
Nintendo Japan recently announced the release of two shiny new limited colors for the 3DS LL (XL in the West) – “Orange x Black” and “Turquoise x Black“, set to hit stores in Japan on 28 November.
On top of that, a special tie-up edition with The Legend of Zelda is also in the works, to be launched on 26 December.
These adorable tail motif Pokemon goods are on sale now and are only available at the seven official Pokemon Centers in Japan.
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.
New Hello Kitty and friends summer kimono are perfect for Sanrio-loving parents, kids, and sisters
Studio Ghibli unveils cool Japanese fans for summer
Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
Call of Duty’s Gundam crossover looks really weird (if you can read Japanese)【Pics】【Update】
Studio Ghibli passport cases are here to keep you company while you travel
Starbucks Japan unveils new Banana Brulee Frappuccino to save ugly fruit
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
Kanagawa woman arrested for calling police 1,200 times in 8 days, saying “Merry Christmas, Die!”
Japanese public toilet tours become popular with foreign tourists in Tokyo
Cup Noodle maker’s super-easy recipe turns instant noodles into quick okonomiyaki【Recipe】
Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year
Japanese man tells friend to wear suit to wedding party, so he comes as Mobile Suit GundamNew Hello Kitty and friends summer kimono are perfect for Sanrio-loving parents, kids, and sisters
2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Mt. Fuji-blocking screen installed as response to bad tourist manners to be in place by next week
Japan’s first-ever Yakult cafe serves a rare probiotic ice cream in the shadow of a famous castleCup Noodle maker’s super-easy recipe turns instant noodles into quick okonomiyaki【Recipe】
McDonald’s Japan’s new Cheese Cheese Double Cheeseburger makes a different ingredient stand out
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotesPractical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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 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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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 unveils new Banana Brulee Frappuccino to save ugly fruit
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
Kanagawa woman arrested for calling police 1,200 times in 8 days, saying “Merry Christmas, Die!”
Japanese public toilet tours become popular with foreign tourists in Tokyo
Cup Noodle maker’s super-easy recipe turns instant noodles into quick okonomiyaki【Recipe】
Mt Fuji Lawson view now blocked by screens, but will it stop bad-mannered tourists?
Pizza Hut Japan creates Japanese plum pizza, calls it a “Japanese Margherita”【Photos】
Godiva Japan’s new canned cakes are works of art filled with luxuriously rich chocolate
The 2023 Sanrio character popularity ranking results revealed
Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
Foreigner attempts to fend off six Japanese police officers at Tokyo Starbucks 【Video】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory