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Recently a new game developed for Android devices, Era’s Adventures was turning heads for its main character, Era’s slight resemblance to Nintendo’s famous dinosaur Yoshi. The attention had gotten so big that it caught the eye of Nintendo’s legal team who decided to have a chat with the developer, Botond Kopacz.
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Forbidden area at Japanese mountaintop shrine opens to the public for first time in 400 years
Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
Own a pair of secret camera shoes? The police should be by shortly for a visit
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fansMt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprisesEight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive seasonPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle themeStudio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Forbidden area at Japanese mountaintop shrine opens to the public for first time in 400 years
Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
Own a pair of secret camera shoes? The police should be by shortly for a visit
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
Mr. Sato attempts to battle his butt forest with Japan’s affordable Osu! Ass Hair Trimmer
McDonald’s Japan has free smiles on its delivery menu, but does asking for one make a difference?
A visit to the best UFO catcher arcade in the universe!
Tokyo opens entire store dedicated to helping women buy obligation chocolate for Valentine’s
Deer in Nara refuse crackers after Golden Week visitors leave them too full to eat【Photos】
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
Japan’s new frozen sushi DIY kit – Great foodie fun, or cold-hearted abomination?【Taste test】
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood