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First-ever tie-up between the variety-packed ice cream and anime/video game giants produces Pikachu Thunderbolt sorbet.
Is…is Dragon Quest real?!?
Of course you’ll talk to this Pikachu lamp from Japan, so it talks back and dances too!【Video】
The Pokémon Center recruiting page has a few questions for you to help determine if you’re more of a Pikachu or a Magikarp.
Pokémon’s actual creators take a moment to remind us that it’s not Nintendo who’s crafting Pikachu and his pals’ video game adventures.
Pikachu is ready to help you beat the heat at this year’s amazing Pikachu Outbreak Pokémon fan event.
Gentle giant Pokémon is helping prefecture damaged in Tohoku earthquake and tsunami recover.
Both original version and upcoming remake are featured in musical salute to the definitive CD-based RPG video game.
Ordinary people will be none the wiser, but fans will see paired-up Pocket Monsters congratulating them on their upcoming marriage.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa and company legend Shigeru Miyamoto addressed some hot topics regarding their future in virtual reality, and blamed extensive research for delays.
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Sure, maybe you’re too busy to cook, but there’s always time for the most famous Pokémon, right?
Kirby wows us again, not just by being cute but by becoming a tasty, sweet red bean paste-filled traditional Japanese dessert.
Boba balls replace Poké Balls in this new drink range featuring some of our favourite Pocket Monsters.


















Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
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
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Maths professor from Japan’s optical illusions will have you doubting your own eyes【Video】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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
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
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Maths professor from Japan’s optical illusions will have you doubting your own eyes【Video】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
Nozomi Shinkansen bullet train abolishes low-priced unreserved tickets during peak travel seasons
Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Decorative animal toys with massive chins now a thing in Japan for some reason
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
Japan abolishes skirts from policewoman uniforms nationwide
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it