Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Godzilla, Evangelion and the Yakuza franchise are just some of the big names inviting you to step into their rendered environments.
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Persona 5’s opening animation has style to spare, but gamers in Korea took issue with one character’s fashion sense.
Tokyo Game Show 2016’s two business days are over, and this Saturday the venue opens its doors to the general public! Here’s a teaser of what’s on show!
Tokyo Game Show 2016 got under way today with the first of two press-only days (the public event will be held over the weekend!), and RocketNews24 was on the scene!
If you needed a console to go along with the new game, this is the right bundle for you, but don’t take our word for it, let Meiji Era poet Ichiyo Higuchi tell you all about it.






Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Makers of Azuki Bar report record profits in 2021
Our team of five reporters try to turn themselves into Japanese heartthrob Kimutaku【Photos】
Boys’ love at the temple? Sensual ikemen art that raised eyebrows in Japan now set to be removed
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
How to convert the Western calendar to Japanese Reiwa years
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
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
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
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
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
Boys’ love at the temple? Sensual ikemen art that raised eyebrows in Japan now set to be removed
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
How to convert the Western calendar to Japanese Reiwa years
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s version of a ouija board: We try to summon Mr. Kokkuri
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with the longest readings 【Weird Top Five】
Studio Ghibli adds Spirited Away Bonsai Water Garden to merchandise collection in Japan
AR sport Hado added to Shizuoka high school curriculum