Join our Japanese-language correspondent P.K. Sanjun on his whirlwind time-warping tour of Auckland, which still got him back in time for work on Monday.
Pokémon GO (Page 3)
Our Japanese-language reporter thinks the worldwide phenomenon could rise to popularity again soon.
One parent and Twitter user experiences the joy of catching Pikachu in Pokémon GO, but it’s all too short-lived.
Some say the Pokémon GO craze is over, but the bond between true lovers is eternal (and in this case kind of weird).
Thought you’d already caught ‘em all? Think again, and keep on eye on the game’s new dynamic weather gameplay system while you’re hunting.
Results of first scientific study into Pokémon GO‘s health benefits reveal game lowers stress levels.
It’s not like Pikachu really needed to be any cuter, but he’s gotten an adorableness upgrade anyway.
Pikachu runs and leaps over obstacles as he chases after Team Skull in this epic Alola Island adventure.
Almost two years after getting our hopes up, Raid Battles are set to become part of the hit mobile game.
Sprint wants to send you and three of your friends to Yokohama for the Pikachu Outbreak Festival in August!
The jagged cliffs of Tojinbo was often visited by those seeking death, now it is visited by those seeking Girafarig.
Long after the cat went missing, it was found while its 69-year-old owner was looking for digital wildlife.
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Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
New virgin-killing sweater discovered, modeled in Japan【Photos】
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Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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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
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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New virgin-killing sweater discovered, modeled in Japan【Photos】
Evangelion taking over Tokyo Skytree just in time for Christmas
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Tokyo train stations giving out awesome giant Pokémon cards, but you’ll want to hurry
South Korean design company turns subway maps into beautiful artwork you can hang on your wall
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Japanese convenience store clerk outsmarts robber with just two words
We scarf down all-you-can-eat fried chicken at a Tokyo pub
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
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