Super Mario
Museum wants to show you what Nintendo’s video game stars looked like before they every showed up your screen.
Producers update statement to hide by-name mention of the hotly anticipated sequel for Nintendo’s hero, but the name they let slip makes a lot of sense.
But there are still a few surprises and mysteries hiding in the evolutionary, not revolutionary, successor to Nintendo’s phenomenal hit.
Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto gives video tour of brand-new expansion to USJ’s Super Nintendo World.
Motion-sensing Alarmo wants to make you feel like you’re waking up in the game worlds of Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and more.
Super Mario and Donkey Kong head to Happy Meals, courtesy of their colony inside Universal Studios Japan.
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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
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Much-loved Japanese children’s characters come to life in horrific fashion at Street Fest
How to make so, Japan’s 1,000-year-old dessert recipe that’s back in fashion【SoraKitchen】
Tokyo fish market breaks New Year auction record as single fish sells for over 500 million yen【Vid】
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Starbucks goes to the tropics for new Frappuccino release in Japan
That time our reporter’s classmate became possessed by a dead child at school
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