And other otaku have a theory about where he learned it.
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Why keep the job you have now when you could be creating Hyrule’s forests, dungeons, and monsters instead?
Here’re the simple secrets behind these mysterious eggs that video game fans and foodies alike have fallen in love with.
Original designer reveals that the real inspiration for the “electric mouse” was a different animal altogether.
Some say the Pokémon GO craze is over, but the bond between true lovers is eternal (and in this case kind of weird).
The story of the man who brought us Pikachu and countless other fantastical creatures to feature in an educational manga next month.
A trick of the light has Japanese social media checking every crane game for evil apparitions.
Hardcore cosplayers make their own costumes, and for Reika Saiki, that includes building her body to get Chun-Li’s thighs.
Special after-dark Pokémon parade means fans will want to stick around all day to see the 1,500-plus Pikachus.
Fishing enthusiasts–do you think you have what it takes to beat this extreme “God-level fishing game”?
Time to look back at the fine history of Mega Man… except the Captain N stuff. Let’s all agree to forget about that.
An amazingly simply but cool idea to really help your itasha anime characters’ eyes “pop.”
This girlfriend went all out to give her Splatoon-loving-boyfriend the birthday meal of a lifetime!
Dwango, the operators of Japan’s Nico Nico Douga streaming service, want to connect passionate cosplayers with paying jobs.
Ash has a whole new set of pals for Everybody’s Story, but his old friends are nowhere to be seen.

















Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed
Tokyo cops arrest foreigner for suspected visa violation, don’t know what new residence cards look like
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese theme park adding Immersive Death Game with a “bomb collar” you have to wear
TKG Debate: What’s the best way to eat Japan’s beloved raw egg comfort dish?
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
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]
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]
TKG Debate: What’s the best way to eat Japan’s beloved raw egg comfort dish?
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over to Baskin-Robbins Japan with special ice cream and merch
Over a billion yen in smuggled gold found inside sex dolls by Japanese investigators
Will we eat the gyoza or our words at this all-you-can-eat dumpling challenge?
Married Japanese man must pay 4.6 million yen after faking being single and impregnating partner
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
Ginza Happo: One of Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat seafood restaurants is an extreme buffet affair
Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos]
Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening
7-Eleven Japan now has Seven Cafe tea machines…but can they convert a coffee drinker?