The director of the only recent Final Fantasy that’s been a solid hit points to something that’s been increasingly creeping into the games, and that he’d like to scale back.
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Nintendo posts help-wanted ads for staff to work on upcoming Legend of Zelda game, and fluency in Japanese isn’t a requirement.
Wearing a suit to the office isn’t so bad when you’ve got Pikachu, Eevee, and your other Pokémon pals with you.
It turns out that making freaky ghosts wear Snapchat-style filters does not make them less scary.
Special room at Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates release of the long-awaited release of Kingdom Hearts III from video game publisher Square Enix.
The wait is over, and the capsule toy feline fashions are now being modeled by Japan’s cats.
Relax your body and improve your Poké-knowledge at the same time.
Month-long modding project lets him go back to the 32-bit past on the go.
Gamer father showed his power, but the Japanese Internet thinks he might not have displayed much wisdom.
Celebrate the completion of your quest to find your true love with a real-world version of the video game’s Ceremony of Eternal Bonding.
The city of Yokohama adds an awesome, eight-meter (26.3-foot) tall attraction to convince people to come down from Tokyo for the afternoon.
200-year-old sake brewery teams up with Final Fantasy’s legendary designer for a very special crossover.

















Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
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
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Japan’s sticker wars are reaching a breaking point, even for enthusiasts
Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Pikachu cakes and other adorable Pokémon 30th anniversary food coming to Tokyo luxury hotel
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
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
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
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
Tourists brave Typhoon Jangmi to queue at two famous sites in Tokyo
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Japan’s sticker wars are reaching a breaking point, even for enthusiasts
Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino showcasing “mottainai” culture
Video of man spraying liquid on conveyor belt sushi leads to arrest in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Starbucks Japan has a mesh bag so cute it’s a sell-out hit
What’s it like to join Tokyo’s walking-and-talking-with-strangers club for a day?
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Studio Ghibli still doesn’t allow its anime to be streamed online in Japan, and here’s why
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition Frappuccino inspired by espresso affogato