Begin your Pokémon journey in style with the Slowpoke airport bus
Imagine. You’ve just landed at the airport. You’re overflowing with anticipation for the adventure that awaits you. You stride, practically run, through the airport, unable…
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A craft beer born from Tokyo’s centre of subculture, Shimokitazawa
Summer 2021 is already turning out to be a scorcher here in Japan. Of the few things that can offer respite from the turgid heat,…
Domino’s Japan serves up the definitive taste of Japan with 4-flavor Nippon pizza
Tokyo has just doubled down on coronavirus measures with its 4th state of emergency. The people are housebound and hungry. Domino’s Japan is here for…
Which Pokémon shares its special day with the 4th of July?
Can you guess which Pokémon shares its special day with the 4th of July? It’s none other than Miyazaki Prefecture’s very own mascot Pokémon, Exeggutor!…
“Pikachu used fly”! New Pokémon jet launches in Japan
“Superman” is no longer the best answer to the question: “What’s that up there? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s…..”. Now,…
Nagoya’s cutest dessert has Japan in a flap
Japan poses the sweet-toothed with a paradox. The country crafts phenomenal desserts, too tasty not to eat, but then shapes them in the form of…
Starbucks Japan releases sustainable carrot cake
One of the simple pleasures that come from living in the era of globalization, is the joy of travelling overseas and sampling local menus from…
Transform your style with this adorable Ditto necklace
Japanese jeweler U-Treasure painstakingly crafts eye-catching Pokémon necklaces that ensure everyone will Peek at chu. There’s many sparkling Pokémon pendants to choose from already, and…
Japan discovers the secret of weight loss… It’s kawaii
Losing weight is obviously not straightforward. Like me, you’ve probably tried your entire life to lose weight but have never been able to keep your…
McDonald’s Japan releases trio of Pikachu themed fruit desserts for summer
Are you ready to re-charge this summer? McDonald’s Japan sure is. They’ve enlisted the help of cathartic cutie, Pikachu to produce 3 new refreshing Pokémon…
These mystery Japanese gift sets will make your dad very happy on Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day is just a few weeks away, and if you’re like most of us you probably still haven’t found a gift yet. Now, you…
Pokémon mail service begins in Kagawa Pref. with Slowpoke mailbox and delivery truck
If you travel across Japan, searching far and wide, you can encounter hundreds of Pokémon-themed manhole covers. The now famous covers have been installed to…
2021 Japan University Rankings announced and the top spot might surprise you
Thinking of going to university in Japan, but don’t know where to study? The recently released Times Higher Education (hereafter THE) Japanese University Rankings 2021…
Can video games solve social issues? Research by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment & top university
The joy of immersing ourselves in a good video game is one of the greatest pleasures unique to the 21st century. Whether it’s stomping on…
Try this limited edition kiwi sake for a fresh taste of Spring
As Spring blossoms in Japan, it can mean only one thing: it’s time to unfurl the picnic blanket and enjoy some drinks underneath the sakura…