The big selling point of online multiplayer role-playing games that they never end. Unlike a stand-alone, single-player RPG with a comparatively distinct path from start to finish, the adventure in online titles can go on indefinitely, thanks to periodically added extra content and the huge supply of new companions to go questing with.
But as appealing as a game that never has to end may be to hard-core gamers, many of them recently found out they were playing one that couldn’t, as the logout function mysteriously disappeared from one of Japan’s most popular online RPGs.
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
We spend Culture Day in prison, food was arguably better than Yoshinoya
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Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Osaka’s Okonomiyaki Burrito is both classic Taco Bell and completely different【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Osaka’s Okonomiyaki Burrito is both classic Taco Bell and completely different【Taste test】
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Tokyo has a bar that only lets you in if you come alone – No bringing your friends allowed!
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Four things you should order at rotating sushi restaurant Sushiro if you don’t eat raw fish
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls