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Pikachu shows up in a special outfit and London gets its own Pokémon species representative too.
Meet the colourful cast of characters and cosplayers who brought the heat to this summer’s otaku celebrations.
After a three-year hiatus, the cosplayers are back at Japan’s largest summertime otaku celebration.
Cat lovers in particular are thrilled by the subtle, programmed mannerisms that bring your playable cat character to life.
Gamers with international tastes might not want to wait until the actual last chance to snag Japan-exclusive games.




















As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Beyond sakura: How to tell a cherry blossom from a plum or peach flower
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
Beyond sakura: How to tell a cherry blossom from a plum or peach flower
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Anpanman creator Takashi Yanase dies at age 94
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Visiting Ramen River, a Japanese restaurant that’s only open two hours a day
Chance to play Tetris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March