UNIQLO's Pokemon 30th anniversary UT collection went on sale March 23, 2026, using the original watercolour artwork from the 1996 games untouched. Ten designs in all, five men's and five kids', covering the starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle), Pikachu, Snorlax, Gengar, Eevee and more. ¥1,990 men's, ¥990 kids', with matching prints across both lines.
Learn about "Kani-Kani Scam," a rising telephone fraud in Japan where scammers impersonate Hokkaido seafood vendors to sell overpriced, low-quality crab via cash-on-delivery. Discover how to protect yourself from this growing threat.
Sony Honda Mobility announced PS Remote Play for its AFEELA EV, the first car able to stream PS5 and PS4 games to its own displays. Here are the specs, the pricing, the network requirements, and how the project ended with the AFEELA 1's cancellation in March 2026.
Bungujoshi Haku 2025, Japan's largest stationery festival, ran December 18-21 at Pacifico Yokohama. A record 184 exhibitors brought more than 70,000 items to an event that has drawn 700,000 visitors since 2017. Inside: venue-only products, hands-on booths, and what the theme "Which Stationery Will You Choose Today?" looked like on the floor.
LOGOS released its 19-item Pokemon Design Series on March 19, 2026, marking 30 years since Pocket Monsters Red & Green. Here is the full lineup with prices, from the Pikachu sunshade to the starter-Pokemon chair, plus how pre-orders and the post-release sellouts played out. What's your favorite Pokemon merchandise?
An analysis of the Akasaka luxury private sauna fire, where a couple in their 30s died trapped inside the members' sauna "SAUNATIGER." Two safety failures stood out: a detached door handle and an emergency button whose office receiver had been switched off. It examines the challenges of private saunas that surged during Japan's third sauna boom, alongside sauna culture and safety in Finland and elsewhere. How does sauna safety work in your country?
Japanese mayonnaise celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. From being mistaken for hair pomade to becoming a beloved condiment in 79 countries, discover the fascinating history of Kewpie mayonnaise and why it's taking the world by storm.
Discover why fashion subscription services are booming in Japan, with AnotherADdress reaching about 370,000 members. Learn about the appeal of clothing rental over buying, closet space solutions, environmental benefits, and cost-effectiveness of Japan's growing fashion subscription market.
Japan's beloved Garigari-kun popsicle will increase to 90 yen from March 2026 due to rising logistics and material costs. Explore the price history since 1981 and reactions from Japanese consumers and international perspectives.
Japan's 2024 spring wage talks delivered a 5.10% increase, the highest in 33 years, yet real wages fell for four straight months. Rice up 64.5%, a weak yen, and logistics costs squeezed households, and how the gap finally began to close in 2026.
