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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.
But there are still a few surprises and mysteries hiding in the evolutionary, not revolutionary, successor to Nintendo’s phenomenal hit.




















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
The first stage of anime park Nijigen no Mori’s Godzilla attraction is now open for a limited time
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Why is Japan such an unpopular tourist destination?
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Shin Godzilla resurges in Tokyo with extended residency at cafe and new limited-edition ice cream
I can’t believe it’s not fish eggs? Taste-testing Japan’s imitation “almost ikura”【Photos】
300 yen gets you all-you-can-apply Chanel makeup at unusual Tokyo lounge for women
Gamers can become Pac-Man with new VR attraction in Tokyo【Video】
Luxury hotel chain opens hotel on edge of Osaka’s infamous Nishinari for its “deep culture”