Apparently Pikachus aren’t such great swimmers, but that’s not going to stop these two from having some seaside fun.
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Pokémon Centers embrace the rainy season, plus roll out new line of Migawari Substitute merchandise.
Pikachu and pal Rayquaza are getting ready to set up camp at the base of the tallest structure in Japan.
Believe it or not, that’s the male star of the hit ninja series.
Because why wouldn’t you buy mini-workout equipment for your fingers? We saw the need, and so we tested out some of these weird capsule toys.
Pikachu plushies snuggled up in Pokémon sleeping bags are the prizes we’ve all been waiting for!
Spice up your work space with a model of Eva Unit-01 from the hit anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion (wimpy teenage pilot not included)!
Why leave your inactive Nintendo heroes out on the shelf when you can give them a proper home?
You’d have to be almost as wealthy as the Briefs family to win all four of the different versions!
Fans can thank Takara Tomy for a whole slew of official goods for their favorite card capturing elementary school girl.
Video footage showing the aftermath of a collision between an infant’s electric ride-on toy car and an upper-middle-aged woman has split public opinion between both sides.
One of Japan’s most ubiquitous toys reveals that beneath its cute and cuddly exterior lies an angry death metal machine.
The new store in Shanghai will be the world’s biggest to date for the beloved toy company.
You can take a doll out of the store, but the staff will have to cut off one of its fingers first…



















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Sanrio’s Cinnamoroll serves popcorn at this super rare vending machine in Japan
Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film