Japan’s top orchestra announces new Pokémon and Dragon Quest live concerts
As part of its 100th-anniversary celebration, Japan's premier orchestra, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, has announced two major video game music concerts for 2026.
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Japanese office workers reveal the anime character they’d most like to work with
A unique survey has been conducted in Japan, which asked office workers to name the anime and manga characters they would most want to have in their company to help improve teamwork.
Kyoto to hit tourists with 900% tax increase following government approval
In a move to tackle the mounting challenges of overtourism, the Japanese government has given Kyoto the go-ahead to drastically increase its accommodation tax.
Japan’s Nintendo Museum releases new official book as first anniversary celebrations get underway
The Nintendo Museum is celebrating its first anniversary with the release of an exclusive, new book and a variety of in-person events themed around the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. franchise.
Tokyo’s world-first DRAGON BALL STORE reveals opening date and location
The official location and the grand opening date have now been revealed for the previously announced "DRAGON BALL STORE TOKYO."
Nintendo’s first ever official UK pop-up store to open in London’s Westfield Centre
Nintendo has announced that it will be opening its first-ever official pop-up store in the United Kingdom.
You can now rent an Evangelion-themed motorcycle in Japan
A new collaboration has been announced that will allow fans to rent a motorcycle with a full-body wrap inspired by the world of the popular anime series Evangelion.
JR East begins trials of facial recognition ticket gates on the Shinkansen this November
The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has announced that it will be conducting a real-world field trial for a new "walk-through" facial recognition ticket gate system.
Japan’s top 10 Ferris wheels with spectacular views revealed in new tourist survey
A new survey has been released by a popular Japanese travel information site, which ranks the top ten Ferris wheels in the country for their spectacular views.
Japan’s new Slowpoke themed Pokémon Center reveals exclusive merch
The first-ever official "Pokémon Center" retail store on the island of Shikoku, "Pokémon Center Kagawa," is set to have its grand opening.