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PlayStation 5’s newest controller revealed! We compare netizen reactions from Japan and the West
An exciting, fresh development for the PlayStation line, but also the end of an era for a controller many were fond of.
- Japan
- (awesome • cool • netizens • playstation • PlayStation 5 • twitter • video game)
Japanese Granny shows how to elegantly get a little extra personal space for social distancing
- Katy Kelly
Apr 11, 2020
Every little counter-measure can help…right? This one makes it natural and easy to keep a little extra distance.
- Japan
- (clever • coronavirus • elderly • life hacks • parasols • seniors • social distancing)
First ever sales of popular Tokyo Banana cakes outside of Tokyo planned then cancelled due to Coronavirus
- Kay
Apr 11, 2020
Popular Japanese snack Tokyo Banana was set to venture into unchartered territory by opening shop in Osaka, but unfortunately, it was not to be.
- Japan
- (COK • coronavirus • food • Osaka • souvenirs • sweets • Tokyo • Tokyo Banana)
It’s-a them! Uniqlo’s awesome line of Super Mario 35th anniversary T-shirts【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Apr 11, 2020
A retrospective (and retro) salute to video gaming’s greatest hero.
- Japan
- (fashion • nintendo • shirts • Super Mario • t-shirts • Uniqlo • video games)
Japanese wife creates izakaya pub at home during coronavirus outbreak
- Oona McGee
Apr 11, 2020
When your husband can’t go out to the izakaya during a pandemic, you bring the izakaya to him.
- Japan
- (cheap eats • coronavirus • COVID-19 • culture • drinking • food • izakaya • Japanese wife • love • marriage • restaurants • romance • society)
Japanese Emperor donates 100 million yen of his private spending money to charities
- Dale Roll
Apr 10, 2020
The emperor hopes to support efforts to eliminate child poverty and organizations that aid those affected by disasters.
Coca Cola Japan is giving away one million free drinks to encourage people to exercise at home
- Shannon
Apr 10, 2020
Sometimes all we need is a little extra incentive to get moving.
Pokémon anime to go on hiatus, voice actress’ tweet suggests
- Casey Baseel
Apr 10, 2020
When Ash goes on vacation, you can expect the whole series to go on vacation too.
- Japan
- (anime • COK • Pikachu • Pokemon • Rika Matsumoto • voice actors • voice actresses)
Pre-orders now open on Amazon for new, amped-up Lego and Super Mario collaboration!【Video】
- Eli Pang
Apr 10, 2020
The collab that one-ups all collabs.
- Japan
- (collaboration • cool • LEGO • nintendo • pre-order • Super Mario Bros. • toy • video • video games)
Publisher reveals Japan’s favorite adults-only manga genres, by prefecture
- Casey Baseel
Apr 10, 2020
Megane, hitostuma, and muchi muchi all make the list.
Isolation driving Japanese idol to dismantle and itemize fruits and other foods
- Master Blaster
Apr 10, 2020
All play and no work makes You a dull girl.
- Japan
- (coronavirus • counting • COVID-19 • fruit • funny • idol singers • Idols • seeds • self-isolation • weird • You Kikkawa)
Tokyo taxi firm “mercy fires” entire workforce, says drivers better off collecting unemployment
- Master Blaster
Apr 10, 2020
Promises to hire all approximately 600 people back after situation improves.
- Japan
- (business • coronavirus • COVID-19 • economy • employment • Royal Limousine • taxis • Tokyo • unemployment • unemployment insurance)
THIS is how you do a home workout session when you’re suffering from cabin fever【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Apr 10, 2020
With the walls closing in on him in his Tokyo apartment, SoraNews24’s Go Hatori figures out a way to work his body and free his mind.
- Japan
- (clever • COK • cool • coronvirus • crazy • exercise • exercise bike • fitness • funny • Go Hatori • interior • SNJO • weird)
Japanese Twitter user’s plan to open virtual beautiful hostess bar hits major snag【Video】
- Casey Baseel
Apr 10, 2020
Everything starts out fine, but it turns out it’s impossible for this beautiful hostess to drink.
- Japan
- (bars • beautiful women • crazy • funny • girls bars • hostess bars • video • Zoom)
Japanese students learn English with help from a dating sim artist
- Oona McGee
Apr 10, 2020
Studying is much more exciting when you can imagine yourself dating one of the textbook characters.
- Japan
- (anime • dating simulators • deep learning • Japanese students • junior high school • learning English • LovePlus • romance games • schools • students • Textbooks • video • video games)
Japan’s new apartments for singles with cats let you live with the only companion you need
- Casey Baseel
Apr 10, 2020
Affordable studio apartments are filled with features to make your cat happy in your new home.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons player creates stunning replica of Pokémon’s Pallet Town 【Photos】
- Shannon
Apr 9, 2020
If you haven’t already been convinced to get Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this might do the trick.
- Japan
- (Animal Crossing • Animal Crossing: New Horizons • cool • Pallet Town • Pokemon • video games)
How to resurrect a water-damaged book: Japanese bath fan’s freezer life hack
- Casey Baseel
Apr 9, 2020
”Return by Death.”
- Japan
- (baths • books • clever • COK • cool • life hacks • Re: Zero • water damage)
One Piece Straw Hat Pirates respond to coronavirus pandemic with public service message【Video】
- Casey Baseel
Apr 9, 2020
Maybe the real pirate treasure was the curve-flattening we did along the way.
- Japan
- (anime • cool • coronavirus • coronavirus outbreak • manga • One Piece • video)
Watch a kabuki classic at home: National Theatre uploads Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura for free【Video】
- Katy Kelly
Apr 9, 2020
Five hours of a professional production of the 18th century play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura are free to watch on an official YouTube channel!
- Japan
- (culture • history • Japanese theatre • kabuki • National Theater • theatre • video • Yoshitsune • Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura)
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- Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month
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Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases now Tokyo Reserve Roastery Christmas drinkware collection [Photos]
Japanese government announces criteria for creating backup capital of Japan
Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma
Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied
Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month
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Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
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- Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises- Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Starbucks Japan releases “Let’s Par-TEA!” Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season
Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?- Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma
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Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
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Shoplifting prevention guard arrested for shoplifting boot from store he was guarding
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