Despite being the first person in Japan to purchase the latest iPhone on more than one occasion, Mr. Sato was shunned by his phone company this time around.
Pikachu (Page 24)
Would Pikachu look better with epicanthic eye folds? This South Korean clinic seems to think so.
These Pocket Monsters look good enough to literally eat.
The Pikashoe is one of more than a hundred creatures currently being captured in the colourful sneaker Pokédex.
We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.
It turns out there are two species to see at the awesome Pokémon event.
While athletes go for the gold, what fans want to take home is this exclusive piece of Pokémon Olympic memorabilia.
Forget chocolate and peanut butter, because chocolate and Pokémon are the true ultimate combination.
Artists from around the country took part in the project, which sees Pikachu saying thank you in forty different ways.
Three Pikachu and 15 other types of Pokémon were discovered in this well-known Tokyo park in just 30 minutes!

















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Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
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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
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
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health
Spring pollen may be damaging your skin, so what’s Japan’s best moisturizing anti-hay fever spray?
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Why do tourists eat noodles with a green onion instead of chopsticks in this Edo town?
Japanese photographer captures tiny whimsical water worlds in macro【Photos】
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Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
Simple and Delicious Recipe for Herring and Pumpkin Pot Pie as Seen in Kiki’s Delivery Service
Coca-Cola Japan unveils new sakura design bottle for cherry blossom season 2020
KFC Japan unveils new Tsukimi Moon Viewing Burgers for 2025