Pikachu shocks “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” for new song “Pika to Pico”【Video】

”Beef”, sings Pikachu in translated duet. With large-scale fan gatherings still a very iffy proposition in the current health climate, this summer’s big Pokémon event was held online. Pokémon Virtual Fest was an innovative virtual theme park where fans could get together, complete missions, and even indulge in some cool cosplay. On the final night […]

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New Gengar and Litwick mousse cakes at Pikachu Sweets Cafe look both adorable and delicious

Which one would you choose?  By now you know that there are two Pokémon Cafes in Japan: one in Tokyo and one in Osaka. They’ve got some really delicious and pretty meals inspired by your favorite Pokémon and Pokémon games. But did you know there’s also a takeout sweets shop in Tokyo? It’s called “Pikachu […]

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Tokyo theme park closes down, thanks visitors with touching water graffiti message

The only thing better than the message itself is the fascinating water printer machine that “prints” it.  After 94 years in business, beloved Tokyo theme park Toshimaen closed its doors for the final time yesterday. Plans to build the world’s second Harry Potter theme Park on a large portion of the site will now go […]

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Starbucks Japan kicks off autumn with tempting chocolate and chestnut flavored drinks

Autumn is around the corner in Japan when chestnut flavored products start making an appearance.  Although temperatures across Japan are still uncomfortably and dangerously high, with September fast approaching it’s not surprising to start seeing various shops and restaurants promote autumn-themed items. Happily for us, in many cases these treats involve involve chestnuts. Starbucks Japan […]

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Move over, dartboards – Japan now has shuriken machines for ninja fun!

Ninja Trainer Arcade earns Japan Ninja Council’s blessing. Playing darts is surprisingly popular in Japan, and a big reason why is coin-operated darts machines. With on-screen guidance and automated scorekeeping, they’re fun for beginners and veterans alike, and the ability to crate a profile and upload your score to leaderboards linked with other machines gives […]

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Family stuns with amazing Detective Conan, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and more group cosplays

The family that cosplays together slays together. We’ve seen some brilliant cosplayers over the years, from attendees at Comiket to a cat with over 100 costumes. But while many of these endeavors are performed solo, what makes the cosplays of one Twitter user @xMiCaNx uniquely special is that he performs them together with his wife […]

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Work from home in peace and quiet with Otegaroom, a tiny soundproof room for your apartment

Kid chatter interrupting your Zoom call? Struggling with work/life separation? Never fear, the Otegaroom is here! If you ordinarily work out of an office, there’s a likelihood you’ve been asked to work from home in some capacity in recent months. After all, it’s a lot less dangerous to limit your exposure to other human beings […]

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Tokyo has a “phantom egg shop” with ingredients for the best tamago-kake gohan rice bowl ever

Don’t knock raw egg on rice until you’ve tried it, and especially until you’ve tried it like this. Citizens of western countries may balk at the idea of eating raw eggs, but in Japan it’s a popular topping for beef bowls, noodle dishes, and even pasta. In fact, cracking a raw egg over a plain […]

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Uber Eats delivers movie theater popcorn at certain Tokyo and Chiba locations

Real movie popcorn taste at real movie popcorn prices, right to your door! Certain flavors have become eternally bound to specific events or places: a hotdog at a baseball game, s’mores while camping, and of course popcorn at a movie theater. But with movie theaters still being somewhat iffy places to go to, many of […]

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Japan’s cat futon notepads are the perfect reason to put your thoughts down on paper【Photos】

Unforgettable cuteness to go with your reminders. We’re not about to volunteer to start writing this entire website by hand, so we’ll be the last people on earth to complain about the convenience of digitally written communication. Still, there’s no denying that there’s a special quality that comes from putting pen or pencil to paper, […]

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