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NES and SNES Creator, Nitendo’s Console Pioneer Masayuki Uemura Dies At 78

December 12, 2021 by Japan Informer

According to the University located in Kyoto, Masayuki Uemura, an iconic Japanese video game console creator whose Nintendo consoles were sold to millions across the globe, has passed away. He was 78 and was a lecturer at the University. Uemura, the architect in charge behind Nintendo Co's pioneering home consoles, passed away Monday morning, Ritsumeikan University announced in … [Read more...] about NES and SNES Creator, Nitendo’s Console Pioneer Masayuki Uemura Dies At 78

Starbucks Japan adds new winter Mt Fuji mugs to region-exclusive You Are Here Collection

Tumblers and mugs feature some of Japan’s most beloved winter symbols. From sakura collections in spring to Christmas-themed ranges for the holiday season, Starbucks customers in Japan get to enjoy a wide range of collectible mugs, glasses and tumblers throughout the year, but for those who want something that says “Japan”, quite literally, then look […]

BigHit’s New Half-American and Half-Japanese Trainee Looks Like Jungkook

K-pop idols often get noticed even before they make their debut when their trainee photos are made public, and fans make it viral. With their shyness and early visuals, these trainees attract a lot of attention. This makes them stand out, especially if they’re from big labels and netizens get excited. As the trainees become […]

Smartphone app finds empty restroom stalls in Tokyo subway station, makes pooing easier than ever

Because the last thing you want to do is wander through one of Tokyo’s massive stations while trying to hold in a dump. With pretty much the busiest mass transit system in the world, Tokyo also has some seriously huge subway stations. Major hubs in the Tokyo area are made up of seemingly endless corridors connecting various lines, shopping […]

Toyota Agrees On Settlement And Apologizes For Employee’s Death Due To Overwork

Toyota Motor Corp has settled a lawsuit that blamed harassment and overwork on the death of one employee. Toyota president Akio Toyoda has offered his condolences to the family members, the Japanese automaker announced Tuesday. The settlement’s financial terms weren’t disclosed. Japanese media reports said that the lawsuit brought by the worker’s family demanded 123 […]

November Looks Promising For Japan As Vaccination Rate reaches 50%

The Japanese authorities have announced that more than 50% of its citizens are fully vaccinated. Japan, unlike other wealthy countries, began the vaccine rollouts a month later in February. This is mainly due to a very detailed and lengthy clinical approval process. However, the elderly were hesitant about the idea of vaccines, and there was […]

PM Kishida Promises To Open Japanese Borders For Tourists By June

Right amid the summer season of travel, Japan aims to reopen to foreign tourists in June. Japanese Premier Fumio Kishida made the announcement yesterday while in London. “We are planning to ease the controls further so that by June, it will be possible to enter the country just as easily as other G7 states,” said […]

Japanese Government Plans To Stop Letting Foreign Students Buy Tax-Free Goods

The Japanese authorities and its ruling parties have decided to eliminate the policy that allows international students and other long-term residents to buy duty-free goods to respond to possible reselling cases and complaints about excessive check-ups for eligibility. Under the current system, set to be updated in the context of tax reforms planned for the […]

Create your own personalised Japanese Kit Kats with new vending machine in Kyoto

The only thing better than a box of Japanese Kit Kats is one you’ve made yourself. For many visitors to Japan, souvenir shopping means stocking up on some of the country’s many exclusive Kit Kat flavours. From Hiroshima’s Maple Leaf-shaped Red Bean Cake variety to the melon-and-cheese treat from Hokkaido, Nestlé Japan has created so many exclusive limited-edition flavours that […]

Japanese Artist Hand Cuts Exceptional 3D Art From Paper

Masayo Fukuda, often known as “Kiriken Masayo,” has spent over 30 years mastering the delicate technique of kirigami, or paper cutting. She hails from Chiba prefecture, and during her high school days, she was enthralled by how she could create a small heart just out of a piece of paper. That motivated her to become […]

This Silent Drills By The Honor Guard at Japan’s National Defense Academy impress and awe【Videos】

In perfect unison and/or sequence with dozens of other people, It’s pretty impressive if you can twirl real-life guns. Tending to enjoy the more laid-back aspects of the Japan Self Defense Force, like its questionable recruitment advertisements and its amusing, crowd-pleasing events like the Best Body Contest, but in fact, they are a military, and […]