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Chrono Trigger comes to Japan’s capsule toy gacha machines
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (187+ words) Chrono Trigger comes to Japan's capsule toy gacha machines'SoraNews24 Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. - " Chrono Trigger comes to Japan's capsule toy gacha machines Keychains feature beautiful pixel art from an all-time classic. For as critically acclaimed…...
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (289+ words) Japan's prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]SoraNews24 Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. Leaders of world powers strike energy blast pose. There's an interesting cultural question that pops up during international meetings…...
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (359+ words) Ikea is all about creating cozy living spaces, and ditto for Pok'mon Pokopia. In Pok'mon Pokopia, the goal shifts from capturing Pocket Monsters to creating a home. Taking on the role of a determined Ditto, the player builds a town…...
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (173+ words) There's likely a meaning between the choice of Ghibli anime's artwork to give the visiting politician. As such, many travelers in Japan pick up a Ghibli souvenir or two while they're here, like a Totoro lantern keychain or some No…...
Tokyo losing another iconic arcade with announced closure of 40-year-old Ikebukuro game center
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) A once-adored location in Ikebukuro is down to its last few months. Japan is one of the last bastions of video game arcade culture, but these are tumultuous times for the industry. It's not just little local arcades that have…...
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (849+ words) Mr. Sato starts his urban exploration of Tokyo to catch a glimpse of local neighborhoods" pasts before they"re changed forever. Baishoin isn"t the only local place for purported divine assistance either. There"s also a Shinto shrine, Arai…...
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over into Japanese convenience store cosmetics line[Photos]
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (315+ words) Family Mart convenience stores are looking a little more like an Animal Crossing village these days. Japan's convenience stores aren't just a great place to grab snacks or drinks. They're also stocked with all sorts of sundry daily necessities. But…...
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (925+ words) New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73SoraNews24 Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. - " New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age…...
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (409+ words) New release contains exclusive My Neighbour Totoro products that can't be purchased anywhere else." Mother's Day gift shopping can be a stressful experience when you're looking to find the perfect present, but for fans of Studio Ghibli it's an experience…...
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (259+ words) Solo-seen sakura are sometimes the best sakura. With sakura season in full swing, a lot of Japanese morning news shows are going out to local cherry blossom spots to interview people enjoying the views. For the most part, they're lighthearted…...