Our Japanese-language reporter Natsuno Futon recently took a trip to Fukushima Prefecture to visit its Pokémon Chansey Park. For her next park-going day, she once again found beloved Japanese ...

» Experience what it feels like to step on stage as an idol at Japan’s new World Idol Republic Nagoya’s otaku district has a new center for idols, idol fans, and idol fans who want to feel like an ...

The incident occurred on 13 September, when 21-year-old Ryo Matsumoto was working as an inspector and seemingly organizing someone’s luggage. However, what he was really doing was reaching into a tray ...

Fukushima resident was well into her senior years before she ever held a controller.

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Back in 2023, McDonald’s Japan expanded its side dish offerings to include Puripuri Ebi Purio, which could best be described as shrimp-filled Mc Nuggets. The Japanese word “ puripuri ” refers to ...

Sega recreates video from the the 16-bit console wars of the ’90s to promote Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

So, some are seeking out other mountains to get that same impressive sense of grandeur, without all the people around. One good peak that matches Mt. Fuji is difficulty is Mt. Tsubakuro in Nagano ...

The Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer is the latest gadget from Hac, a general merchandise maker based in Osaka. Launching in October 2025, this cute crustacean is poised to be the ultimate instant noodle ...

Reaction to Kitty-chan and friends has been so positive that they’ll be sticking around a little longer at regional airport.

The Mont Blanc Cream takes its inspiration from Mont Blanc, a perennial Japanese dessert cafe favorite of candied chestnut cream. Krispy Kreme promises an enticing interplay between the sophisticated ...

It’s hard to believe the original Back to the Future film is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This means that we would have to travel back in time even further than Marty had, just to get to the year ...