Have you tried Google’s new secret Pokémon catching mini-game?
Google has unexpectedly introduced an interactive mini-game whereby search users can catch Pokémon within their browser.
Charlotte Davis
Charlotte Davis has immersed herself in Japanese culture for over a decade. She's passionate about sharing stories from Japan that highlight what makes the country so unique.
Tourists blocking train with luggage sparks online outrage in Japan
The manners, or lack thereof, of tourists has once again come to the forefront of Japanese social media, with train etiquette this time the source of native's frustration with foreigners.
What is Shiba Inu Day and why is it celebrated by Japan in April?
Shiba Inu are undoubtedly the most famous breed of Japanese dogs, and the country celebrates them on a special day each April.
LUSH renames sakura bath bomb in Japan to protest U.S. rollback of DEI
LUSH, the natural cosmetics retailer, has announced a temporary renaming of three of its popular bath bombs.
70 year old American arrested in Japan for alleged indecent assault of a schoolgirl on train
A 70-year-old American man was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault after allegedly groping a teenage girl on a train operating on the JR Gotemba line.
Uji City teams up with Kyoto Animation to promote local tourism
Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture has teamed up with Kyoto Animation to create a new digital portal aimed at promoting the city to tourists and visitors.
7-Eleven employee committed suicide after six months of work without a break
A Labor Standards Inspection Office in Oita Prefecture has recently issued a ruling regarding the death of a Seven-Eleven employee.