Take a Tour of Nijo Castle on Minecraft
Want to visit Nijo Castle in Kyoto, but don't have the time or the money? You're in luck, because one Minecraft user is recreating Nijo Castle one cube at a time—but with an unusual twist on the design.
New Pokémon Center Opens in Kyoto
Not only will the Kyoto location have classic Pikachu and other Pokémon merchandise, but the store will also feature a Kyoto-inspired Pikachu!
Unsheathe Your Keyblade
The first official trailer for Kingdom Hearts 2.8 has just been released, containing long-awaited footage of Kingdom Hearts III gameplay!
Unique Lacquered Deerskin & Pac-Man Leather
Pac-Man is back and beautiful! Don't miss your chance to buy uniquely crafted leather products from Inden-ya.
Throwback to the '80s & '90s
For those who lived through the '80s and '90s, get ready to feel nostalgic as we turn back the clock and dive into toys that were a hit in Japan and around the world during the late 20th century.
The Top 10 Ninja Video Games
Ninja have been a staple of video games since the 8-bit NES era, and we've highlighted some of our favorites. See if you agree!
4 Traditional Japanese Toys
Nowadays Japan has digital toys like PS4 and 3DS, but what were the popular toys that were widely played generations ago?
Video Games Get Up Close & Personal
The future of digital media is here and it looks very bright!
Mobile App Lets You 'Collect' US States
Can't remember all the U.S. states? Why not unify them all into one?
The Art of Emoji
Artist Shinjii Murakami has taken the modern emoji pictogram as the inspiration for an exhibition in New York.
Top 10 Ninja Characters in Video Games
See if you can recognize these stealthy agents of mystery from all corners of the video game world.
The 5 Best Japanese Toys of All Time
Japan has long been synonymous with anime, computer games and every kind of tech imaginable—and of course when it comes to toys, Japan has created some of the best you can find!
The Purrrfect Kitty Handbag
The hit game-makers behind "Neko Atsume" have created new handbags based on two popular characters, but—like catnip—it's what's inside that has fans going crazy.
Hang Onto Your Turtle Shell!
The coolest Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles game yet will have fans shouting 'Cowabunga!'
Sing Along to the Mario Theme Song
Always wanted to sing the opening theme song to Mario but couldn't because of the absence of lyrics? Well, now you can! (And no, it's not just "Doot, doot, doot... doot-doot-da-doot.")
Attack Those Titans!
Capcom's new Attack on Titan game features omni-directional maneuver gear controls that are quite similar to the equipment used in the manga and anime.
Monopoly Celebrates Japanese Arts & Crafts
Monopoly has been released in over 200 countries, and is so popular that it has an almost infinite number of variations. Now we can add one more variation to the pack with traditional Japanese craftwork.
A Touching Tribute to Nintendo's President
While Satoru Iwata is gone, his legacy will continue to live on.
Want Senpai to Notice Your App?
If you’re a fan of 'atsume'-style games, this new app will definitely make your heart go dokidoki!
Mario and Luigi Get a Makeover
Reimagined as the famed gods Fujin and Raijin, the Mario Brothers look as if they could take down Bowser with only one punch!
