Pokemon (Page 36)
New merchandise proves it’s impossible for the beloved Pocket Monster icon to not look cute.
Even though the game discouraged people from playing, for some players, the benefits outweighed the risks.
Scary looking Pokémon that just wants to be loved continues to chase after its dream of becoming just like its idol.
Jeweler U-Treasure is joining forces with all your favorite pocket monsters so that you can brand them into cool accessories – by hand! Read More
Dance along with the adorable Pocket Monster, or stay in your seat and sing along with the equally cute lyrics.
Project Eevee teams up with convenience store Lawson to provide cute Pokémon packaging for the chain’s newest tasty chicken offerings.
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
We can’t say definitively that it’s the best, but 12 shiny Eevees in three hours is hard to beat.
Pikavee Special Trains let you ride the rails with Pikachu, Eevee, and their pals, and can even take you to the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo superstore.




















What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
This quiet forest cafe in Japan lets you read all day in the house of a famous author
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
This quiet forest cafe in Japan lets you read all day in the house of a famous author
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Metal Gear movie finds scriptwriter, presumably prepared to write dialogue including “Snaaake!!!”
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Tourists in Kyoto cause chaos at railway crossing near Fushimi Inari Taisha
Original Totoro plush toys from 80s and 90s re-issued for Studio Ghibli exhibition
Japanese netizens list their top 10 choices for ’90s anime remakes — What’s your pick?
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】