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Pokémon Masters will need to spend an entire day traveling from Tokyo to spot the rarest of Gen I Pokémon and the evolved forms of the original three starters.
Beautiful salutes to nearly two dozen anime/manga franchises light the way to the newest otaku destination.
Can’t make a pilgrimage to see your favorite Pokémon? You can now enjoy Pokéfuta in the comfort of your own home.
Region famous for its sand dunes gets beautiful public art pieces featuring more than a dozen different Pokémon species.
Pokéfuta spread to the northernmost region of Japan with adorable appearances by Vulpix, Ninetails, and many more Pokémon!
Pikachu and Geodude are just some of the new Pocket Monsters owning the roads with gorgeous one-of-a-kind designs.
Officers establish connection with one other vandal, show there’s nowhere for law-breaking otaku to hide.



















7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
To celebrate 7-Eleven Day, here are seven 7-Eleven Japan items that need more love
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
To celebrate 7-Eleven Day, here are seven 7-Eleven Japan items that need more love
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
What happens when a guy goes to a Japanese women’s swimsuit store and asks for their best bikini?
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】