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Japan’s Prime Minister says he didn’t want to cosplay as Mario at the 2016 Olympics
- Casey Baseel
Oct 23, 2020 - Tweet
Shinzo Abe had to be talked into the biggest crowd-pleasing moment of the Rio de Janeiro closing ceremony.
- Japan
- (2016 Olympics • 2020 Olympics • cosplay • nintendo • Olympics • prime minister • Shinzo Abe • sports • Super Mario • Tokyo Olympics • video games)
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit: Is it as cool as it looks in the trailer?【Review】
- Dale Roll
Oct 20, 2020
The answer is a resounding yes!
- Japan
- (AR • augmented reality • Mario Kart • Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit • nintendo • nintendo switch • Super Mario • technology • video games • vidoe games)
Opening season announced for Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World
- Casey Baseel
Oct 7, 2020
Park finally has a timetable to let us start racing Mario Karts, punching question blocks, and eating Luigi’s hat.
- Japan
- (Amusement Parks • awesome • cool • nintendo • Super Mario • Super Nintendo World • theme parks • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • video games)
Tokyo train stations to host Super Mario box/character art displays to celebrate 35th anniversary
- Casey Baseel
Sep 30, 2020
Nintendo’s flagship franchise reaches a milestone.
- Japan
- (art • cool • Japan Railways • JR • nintendo • Shinjuku Station • stations • Super Mario • Tokyo Station • trains • video games)
Puma releases new Super Mario sneakers that’ll have you jumping for the stars【Photos】
- Dale Roll
Sep 12, 2020
These RS Dreamer Super Mario 64 basketball shoes are both cool and functional.
- Japan
- (cool • fashion • Mario • nintendo • Puma • shoes • sneakers • Super Mario • Super Mario 64 • video games)
The Japanese cat with over 100 cosplay costumes
- Oona McGee
Aug 29, 2020
Nausicaä, The Catbus and Super Mario are just some of the characters in this feline’s impressive collection.
- Japan
- (animals • anime • Catbus • cats • cosplay • cosplay costumes • cute • cute. cats • funny • Ghibli • pets • Studio Ghibli • Super Mario • Totoro)
Your new dream job? Nintendo Japan are hiring level designers for new 2-D game
- Katie Pask
Aug 12, 2020
Does “over 1,000 hours on Super Mario Maker” count as relevant experience?
- Internet, Japan
- (awesome • game design • jobs • Mario • nintendo • Super Mario • technology • video games • working in Japan)
Super Nintendo World’s opening at Universal Studios Japan delayed indefinitely
- Casey Baseel
Jun 29, 2020
How much longer are we going to have to wait for the world’s first Nintendo theme park zone?
- Japan
- (Amusement Parks • coronavirus • nintendo • Super Mario • Super Nintendo World • theme parks • travel • Universal Studios Japan • USJ • video games)
Here we go! Start collecting coins, because Lego Mario just announced eight expansion sets
- Katy Kelly
Jun 18, 2020
New features, designs, and interactive noises abound — you’d be a real Goomba to miss out!
- Japan
- (collaboration • cute • fun • kids • LEGO • Suoer Mario • Super Mario • toys)
Japanese man breaks own world record for Super Mario 64 blindfolded speed run
- Master Blaster
Jun 3, 2020
It’s a me, muscle memory!
- Internet, Japan
- (awesome • blindfold • crazy • nintendo • Nintendo 64 • speed run • Super Mario • Super Mario 64 • video • video games)
Japanese violinist covers Super NES soundtracks AND sound effects in amazing videos【Videos】
- Casey Baseel
May 23, 2020
Beautiful selections from Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, and more stir the heart and the nostalgia too.
- Japan
- (awesome • cool • Mario Kart • music • nintendo • Super Famicom • Super Mario • Super NES • video • video games)
Nintendo releases nearly 50 new video chat backgrounds from Animal Crossing, Zelda, and more!
- Casey Baseel
May 16, 2020
Now you can telecommute from Isabelle’s office, the mountains of Hyrule, or the halls of Garreg Mach Monastery.
- Internet, Japan
- (Animal Crossing • backgrounds • cool • Fire Emblem • nintendo • online chat • Super Mario • Super Smash Bros. • telecommuting • telework • the legend of Zelda • video chat • video conferences • video games • Zoom)
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
- Oona McGee
Apr 16, 2020
Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Godzilla, Evangelion and the Yakuza franchise are just some of the big names inviting you to step into their rendered environments.
- Japan
- (anime • background • Final Fantasy VII remake • Godzilla • manga • movies • Neon Genesis Evangelion • online chat • persona 5 • Pokemon • Shonen Jump • Square Enix • Super Mario • video conference • video games • wallpapers • yakuza • Zoom)
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)
The Lego Super Mario set is way more awesome than it needs to be【Video】
- Casey Baseel
Mar 13, 2020
Team-up with Nintendo goes above and beyond by creating a new way to play that’s unlike traditional Legos or video games.
- Japan
- (awesome • clever • cool • LEGO • nintendo • Super Mario • toys • video • video games)
It’s a-me, a Lego! Nintendo and Lego to collaborate on a new project【Video】
- Katy Kelly
Mar 12, 2020
Lego’s Twitter announcement shows Mario being built out of little blocks instead of bashing them to get coins.
- Japan
- (cool • LEGO • Mario • nintendo • Super Mario • toys • video • video games)
Nintendo wins 50-million yen lawsuit against operator of Tokyo “real-life Mario Kart” company
- Casey Baseel
Jan 30, 2020
Intellectual Property High Court slams the breaks for the company once known as “MariCar.”
- Japan
- (lawsuit • Mari Mobility • MariCar • Mario Kart • nintendo • real-life Mario Kart • Super Mario • video games)
Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World preview shows fans busting moves, mystery block
- Katy Kelly
Jan 16, 2020
Electropop outfit Galantis and pop singer Charli XCX made a Mario-influenced bop to promote USJ’s latest land!
- Japan
- (Charli XCX • cute • Galantis • Mario • Mario Kart • music • Super Mario • Super Nintendo World • theme parks • Universal Studios Japan • USJ)
Nintendo’s employee recruiting pamphlet is a full-color Super Mario storybook【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Jan 14, 2020
No boring charts or dull text for video gaming’s most playful AAA publisher.
- Japan
- (awesome • clever • cool • illustration • nintendo • Super Mario • video games • working in Japan)
Mario Kart apparel line pulls into Uniqlo just in time for Christmas【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Dec 17, 2019
Tie-up with Nintendo’s racing hit has T-shirt and power-up hoodies.
- Japan
- (fashion • hoodies • Mario Kart • nintendo • Super Mario • t-shirts • Uniqlo)
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Liquid croissant coffee is coming to Japanese stores this month
Continuing cyberattacks hit Japanese arcade hard [Photos]
Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Pachinko parlor operator arrested for not obscuring the act of gambling well enough
Princess Mononoke was going to look totally different, new Studio Ghibli artbook shows
Starbucks Japan reveals this year’s lucky bag, but you’ll have to act fast to get one
First-ever cafe on Tokyo Imperial Palace Garden grounds is now open
Godzilla becomes a Japanese randoseru backpack, as do two of his greatest rivals [Photos]
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- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
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Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia- Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
- Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
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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
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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
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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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