Despite the fact that kids today don’t seem to fully appreciate the simple perfection that is the original Game Boy, there is something about that brick-sized grey piece of plastic that can instantly remind almost any 20- or 30-something video game enthusiast of our early gaming days basking in the dull green glow of the monochrome LCD screen. And even though most of us now have a phone in our pocket with specs that blow the Game Boy away, Nintendo’s portable will always hold a special place in our hearts.
So when a Japanese net user caught a glimpse of a co-worker’s expertly crafted smartphone wallpaper, the Internet exploded in one voice—GIMME.
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Sip with Snorlax – Clever drinkware design creates Pokémon in your glass with every pour【Pics】
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We visit a Japanese cafe famous for John Lennon and epic pancakes
The 10 best castles in Japan, as chosen by experts and fans
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We visit a Japanese cafe famous for John Lennon and epic pancakes
The 10 best castles in Japan, as chosen by experts and fans
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Home-hunting in Japan changes as people eye new communities in wake of COVID-19
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
English teachers in Japan apologize for having low-proficiency kids say “poison” in assigned video
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Japanese instant curry promises flavor of day-old curry right away, and that’s a very good thing
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Passing the JLPT N1 — Here’s how I did it, so you can too!