Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Godzilla, Evangelion and the Yakuza franchise are just some of the big names inviting you to step into their rendered environments.
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A tearful farewell as the real-world pandemic creates a hole in Final Fantasy XIV’s online realm.
Whatever you’ve got planned today, even if it’s nothing at all, Uniqlo’s sister brand and a whole bunch of Pokémon are here to help you get dressed for it.
Fans band together to help save Mikado, one of the purest shrines to old-school gaming left in Japan.
Studying is much more exciting when you can imagine yourself dating one of the textbook characters.
If you haven’t already been convinced to get Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this might do the trick.
Video game studio is told it doesn’t have to close, but decides to make worker safety its priority.
Keep your wits about you — you never know what might appear as you walk these underground tunnels.
Japanese accessory maker sees the true beauty of the Water-type Pokémon, and knows that good things come from commitment.
Director of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding recommends putting down the analog sticks in order to do something else as you hunker down at home.
Team-up with Nintendo goes above and beyond by creating a new way to play that’s unlike traditional Legos or video games.
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Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
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Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe reopens this month with brand-new sweets and Pikachu show
Tourists brave Typhoon Jangmi to queue at two famous sites in Tokyo
Japan’s sticker wars are reaching a breaking point, even for enthusiasts
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Video of man spraying liquid on conveyor belt sushi leads to arrest in Japan
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What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?- Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
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Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
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Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan- Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
- New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before- Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]- What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Video of man spraying liquid on conveyor belt sushi leads to arrest in Japan
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New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Studio Ghibli still doesn’t allow its anime to be streamed online in Japan, and here’s why
Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e
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