Mario and Luigi themed pancake sandwiches highlight the new Mario Restaurant menu
While we’ve finally received an official opening season for the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World theme park area of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, the…
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Nintendo offers important advice and reminder for first-time Switch owners
It’s no surprise that when “stay-at-home” and quarantine protocol became an established countermeasure against the spread of a global pandemic, many people sought out new…
Traditional Japanese doll maker release gorgeous fabric-lined wooden Kirby
It’s not uncommon to find ornamental dolls on display in a Japanese household, such as Hina-ningyo, which are used to celebrate and wish for the…
Kirby Dream Land masks released in Japan
The round mound of pink pound and hero of Dream Land Kirby is usually known for inhaling things to get a powerup, but this time…
Kirby opens up his mouth and head for new fall menu at Japan’s Kirby Cafe
Nintendo’s Kirby pink, puffy, and certainly jovial figure lends itself to a lot of food forms, including traditional Japanese sweets DIY kits and the cutest…
Popular Japanese textile maker releases beautiful yukata designs for Animal Crossing
Renowned kimono makers and textile manufacturers from Kyoto have been releasing designs modeled after their actual high quality garments in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Animal…
Japan’s Super Mario lottery is a sure-win treasure trove for Nintendo fans
It’s common for Japanese convenience stores to offer “ichiban kuji”, a type of guaranteed win lottery where you purchase a ticket for a blind draw…
Players make charming retro Showa era Japan islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Japan’s Showa period ran from 1926-1989, and while it’s often viewed with the historic context that focuses on the post-World War II hardship and the…
Earn a Gold Star for Style with Levi’s X Super Mario Collaboration
Super Mario is well known for stomping down rows of goomba’s in his workman’s overalls. Soon he’ll be doing it in LEGO form too. However,…
95-Year-Old Grandma Receives Heartwarming Response From Nintendo When Her Gameboy Breaks
Customer service in Japan is often heralded as exemplary, but Nintendo in particular has gained a reputation for going above and beyond their customer’s needs,…
Go-kart company ordered to rebrand and to pay 50 million yen in damages to Nintendo
Super popular street go-karting company MariCar has been ordered to pay 50 million yen in damages to the well-known video game franchise Nintendo and has…
Japanese toy company releases new Super Mario wooden block toys for kids
Ever since the very first Super Mario Bros. game was released in 1985, generations of fans throughout the years have grown up playing video games…
Get Gear Featuring Namco Bandai, Nintendo & Cave Games at Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store
Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store If you’re a video game fan visiting Tokyo in January and February 2020, you’ll probably be headed to Akihabara…
New Look At Super Nintendo World At Universal Studios Japan Teases Attractions
While Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan has been providing plenty of entertainment up until now with its numerous anime-themed attractions, but for video game fans all…
Shibuya Parco Reborn: Nintendo’s First Store in Japan, A Unique Pokemon Center and More
Shibuya Parco reborn On Friday, November 22nd, the reborn Shibuya Parco will finally open its doors to the public. Featuring 180 unique stores, organized around…