Yesterday at 8 p.m. Japan Standard Time, Kyoto-based video game giant Nintendo broadcast a brand new episode of its unique Nintendo Direct online presentation series, which the company uses to showcase new games and bring fans news on upcoming releases. Last night’s broadcast was somewhat unusual, however, in that popular Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto joined industry legend and creator of Super Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto, to play a little of the highly anticipated upcoming Wii U title Pikmin 3. Today, as well as with discussion of the beautiful new Pikmin outing, online bulletin boards are abuzz after the conversation between the two men both raised eyebrows and got a surprising amount of laughs from viewers at home.
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
These Tamagotchi will take care of you, because they’re cool multi-balm cases【Photos】
Japan’s adorable new Nikukyu notebooks have the squeezable feel of cat and dog paw pads【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases a new chilled cup exclusively at Family Mart convenience stores
Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by tourists
Chill out with an ice-blue drink and noodles from Mount Fuji at this Tokyo junkissa
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Japanese ramen restaurant serves noodles with a heartwarming side of history
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Sip with Snorlax – Clever drinkware design creates Pokémon in your glass with every pour【Pics】
Totoro stamp collection lets you add adorable Ghibli touches to cards and letters【Photos】
Dark and edgy Jujustu Kaisen teams up with bright and cheery Sanrio for new merch line【Pics】
Overwhelmed by modern social media? Japanese company is bringing back pagers with an emoji-twist
Starbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024
Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new holiday goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
Tsukemen ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists in Tokyo
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by tourists
Chill out with an ice-blue drink and noodles from Mount Fuji at this Tokyo junkissa
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Japanese ramen restaurant serves noodles with a heartwarming side of history
What’s the most popular way to prepare Japan’s beloved breakfast dish, Tamago Kake Gohan?
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Japanese samurai randoseru backpack lets you carry the bushido spirit with you wherever you go
Sweet potato burgers appear in Japan, but do they create spud synergy?【Taste test】
Survey responds to the most important factors when deciding which izakaya to go to
Ghibli Park opens final area to first visitors, with stunning new attractions and shops 【Videos】
Kyoto’s green tea sweets capital now has matcha ramen too!【Taste test】
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying