We talk the future of Pokémon GO–including everything from opportunities for making friends to the GO Battle League.
P.K. Sanjun
As usual, we cannot resist the lure of a tremendous bargain–even if all we get is useless junk.
Unusual design in Kansai is a clever example of thoughtful customer service, designed specifically with the user in mind.
Japan beating Germany 2-1 was pretty incredible, and we explain just how so using Dragon Ball, women’s wrestling and… monetary measures?
It’s like looking into the future as Mr. Sato and his cohorts digitally advance themselves to a respectfully elderly age.
Our taste tester has spent years avoiding kaiten sushi shime saba, so will he regret giving it a second chance?
Feeling like a large child with king-sized candy bar dreams, he entered a whole new world of delight with a few big surprises.
The food tasted great on our trip to this Seattle ramen restaurant, but some things were very different from what our reporter is used to in Japan.
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