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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- Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
- Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Pumpkin Soupuccino for autumn
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“We’d heard Japan’s sentences are light” say foreign travelers arrested for Tokyo robberies
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Sample lots of little Japanese dishes at this hidden all-you-can-eat lunch buffet in Shinjuku
7-Eleven Japan goes viral for new Salted Caramel Nut Latte hack
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