retro games
Fire breaks out at Osaka arcade popular with foreign tourists, motorcycle in building may have made situation worse.
Holding a GameCube controller again for the first time in years brings back a rush of memories.
New capsule toy series recreates the most iconic parts of three generations of Nintendo controllers.
Celebrate the 40th (or 41st ) birthday of Nintendo’s game-changing video game console by putting together a perfect paper replica.
End of the online line for two systems that never entirely got out of their predecessors’ shadows.
Three titles from the groundbreaking rhythm game franchise and tons of design details packed into a cool little package.
How to shut down anti-gaming haters, confusing fan art guidelines, an N64 personality test, and a Zelda arrest.
Japanese game fan analyses how your wrapping style reflected your childhood and predicted your adult life.
The Google Doodle for the Tokyo Olympics’ start offers retro fun, insight into Japanese culture, and a skateboarding tanuki.
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Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
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We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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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
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】
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