Ditto Debuts in Pokémon GO
You won’t find the clever shape-shifter on the in-game map, but you can now catch them in a rather unexpected way...
Piko-Taro Stops By Sesame Street
The popular characters from the iconic TV series dress up in leopard print and sing in English for Japan’s younger generation.
New Nintendo: Crisper Graphics, Same Nostalgia
A new Famicom Mini commercial emulates the original 1983 Nintendo Famicom ad but with more up-to-date graphics.
'Pokémon GO' to Tohoku to Catch Rare Pokémon
Travel to the Tohoku region, the site of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake, to see the effects of pocket monster Lapras’ real-world healing powers. And with a higher-than-usual catch rate, you can take one home too!
8 Cosplayers Improvise Missing Costume Parts
Find out how a little quick thinking and simple everyday objects can save your day of cosplaying in a pinch thanks to these eight Twitter cosplayers.
Japanese Drummer Builds Bridge to US Career
This fiery-haired, Las Vegas-based Japanese drummer has been playing her heart out in her second language: rock-n-roll!
Everyday Lolita Fashion
Get the cuteness of Lolita fashion with these five casual (and affordable) brands in Japan.
The 8 Most Popular Sports in Japan
If you're thinking about sports in Japan, chances are sumo, judo and kendo come to mind. However, only one of these makes the Top 8 list—find out what ranks in at No. 1!
