Creator of Kirby says that Americanized elements aren’t what overseas fans of Japanese games are looking for.
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Pikachu steals show at MLB opener, baseball stars introduced at Tokyo Dome with Pokémon music【Video】
“Slime Sandwich Mold” usually wouldn’t be such an appealing combination, but these are sandwich makers shaped like the beloved Dragon Quest mascot we’re talking about.
New Happy Meals give us a taste of what it would be like to share your home with a bunch of extra-cute Pokémon.
Customers buying certain items have apparently been being overcharged ever since the museum opened, partial refunds now being offered.
A shot of caffeine to wake you up, and a Poké-place to take a nap once you’re ready for some Zs.
Comix Wave Films animates story of post office Dragonite with soundtrack by American composer.
Full-scale, self-standing Psychic/Fairy-type is even bigger than other life-size Pokémon plushies we’ve seen.
Beautiful display of Japanese care and attention brings warmth to this snowy tourist site.
Fire breaks out at Osaka arcade popular with foreign tourists, motorcycle in building may have made situation worse.
They don’t come with a toy, but Pokémon Trainers will receive something they’ll probably like even more.




















Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Mr. Sato goes back to the junk shops of Akihabara, where the real lucky bag action is
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Mr. Sato goes back to the junk shops of Akihabara, where the real lucky bag action is
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Words of wisdom to live by from a simple Japanese father for Coming of Age Day
We buy a pair of glasses from up and coming idol Kanna Hashimoto
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Seven arrests, restaurant fire occur during Tokyo’s Halloween night Shibuya street party
We try Ajinomoto’s European Chicken Katsu Curry Style frozen gyoza that has no katsu in it
Ministop becomes Megastop in our minds by increasing certain food volumes by up to 50 percent