Brain-addled fans of the hugely popular Dragon Quest game series see it in everything around them.
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It takes a big Poké Ball to catch a giant Pokémon.
Nintendo’s Mario has been the face of kid-friendly gaming for decades, but the ratings board doesn’t think his new adventure is for everybody.
Art and Pokémon stand the test of time; or, how to do a Pokémon remake properly without ditching characters.
Boyish da Vinci and van Gogh have special relationships with friends Michelangelo and Gauguin.
The Idolmaster compels otaku and gamers to get to Shinjuku Station at the crack of dawn for some cool free merch.
If you’ve never heard of Project 575 before… well, we can’t blame you. Despite existing for a few years now, the pair have never been considered “official” Vocaloids. Until now.
The bodysuit Cammy has been wearing for 24 years apparently doesn’t comply with the network’s standards and practices.
One of the biggest stars of the e-sports world once again creates smiles while suffering heartbreaking defeat.
Sora teams up with Woody and Buzz to battle the heartless in a crossover first for the hit series.
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More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
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Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Rolling suitcase with built-in desk is perfect for mobile businesspeople and cosplayers alike
Tokyo’s most famous arcade announces price increase, fans don’t seem to mind at all
Four Japanese women chosen for world’s 100 most beautiful faces, four men make handsome list
Comparing two Starbucks fukubukuro shows just how different lucky bags can be
My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo
Japanese fashion company’s modernized haori half coats will keep you warm and samurai chic
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Believe it! Naruto live-action stage play returns, shows off huge new cast and costumes【Photos】
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
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