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Pikachu’s new companion looks weirder than we expected, but there might be a good reason for it.
Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood was the place to be for some of the hottest characters this Halloween.
End of the online line for two systems that never entirely got out of their predecessors’ shadows.
Final Fantasy XIV KFC combo meal comes with special in-game items, and also a side of complex emotions.
Three titles from the groundbreaking rhythm game franchise and tons of design details packed into a cool little package.
Pikachu portrait with grey felt hat plushie, exclusive Pokémon card, and an honestly clever way to teach people about art history.
You can make six at a time, but there might still be a line when all your fellow Poké-fan friends see what you’re cooking up.
It’s been a long wait for the next chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake, but Square Enix finally gave us a taste.
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Hamster abandoned at Tokyo ramen restaurant gets new home
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Mister Donut ready to make hojicha dreams come true in latest collab with Kyoto tea merchant
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community- Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】- Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Hamster abandoned at Tokyo ramen restaurant gets new home
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Mister Donut ready to make hojicha dreams come true in latest collab with Kyoto tea merchant
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Tokaido Shinkansen ending in-train food/drink sales for all non-first-class-passenger cars
“Half-naked men only in loincloths” drum battle returns to Hida festival for first time in five years
Real-life Fruit Ninja! Watch Isao Machii slice up flying fruit like a boss 【Video】
Creative Japanese office installs awesome full-size vending machine made out of cardboard【Video】
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
We found a popular Japanese ramen chain in South Korea!…or so we thought
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