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Checkout out the latest news from Japan.

Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch: Classic RPG Series Returns in 2026

The Pokémon Company Unveils 'Ten Pokémon, Ten Colors' Merchandise Line for Japan

Nintendo Faces Setback in Palworld Lawsuit as Japan Patent Office Rejects Key Pokemon Patent

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Leads Japanese Charts for Second Consecutive Week on Nintendo Switch Platforms

Nintendo has been denied a patent in Japan for Pokémon-esque capturing mechanic

Nintendo Patent Dispute Highlights Ongoing Debate Over Game Mechanic Ownership

Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack is getting a lavish vinyl release in the West in June 2026

Nintendo Partners with Laced Records for Zelda: Breath of the Wild Vinyl Soundtrack Release in the West

McDonald’s Japan’s Street Fighter promo gets EX color schemes for use in Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 Teams Up with McDonald's Japan: Free McDonald's EX Outfit Codes Now Available on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop Release Schedule for October 2025: Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake Leads Lineup

Nintendo to Open Fourth Official Store in Fukuoka by End of 2025

Pokemon Center Japan Unveils Mocchiricchi Plushies Featuring Omanyte, Solosis, Swirlix, and Hatenna

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Dominates Japanese Game Sales Amid Strong Launch on Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Achieves 5.8 Million Sales in First Week on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Dominates Japanese Sales Charts, Boosting Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware Success

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Dominates Japan's Physical Game Sales as Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Hardware Charts

Pokemon Legends Z-A Sets New Launch Sales Record in Japan on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Hydlide Creator Tokihiro Naito Highlights Age Discrimination in Japan’s Game Industry

Chinami Holic Visual Novel Announced for Nintendo Switch, Starring VTuber Dokugai Chinami

Fighting Vipers 30th Anniversary Soundtrack Announced for Japan: Release Date, Tracklist, and Details

McDonald’s Japan Announces Street Fighter Collaboration Featuring Exclusive Burgers and Retro Sprite Ads

Pikachu's Surprising Lore: Pokemon Legends Z-A Sparks Online Buzz Over NPC Dialogue

Iconic Ikebukuro Arcade ‘Adores Sunshine’ to Close After 40 Years of Service

Pokémon Holiday Blessings Merchandise Featuring Cave-Dwelling Pokémon Announced for Japan

“Just Like Mimikyu” Realistic Plush Announced for Pokémon Center Japan

Mario Kart World Leads Nintendo Switch 2 Software Sales in Japan: Weekly Famitsu Chart Breakdown

McDonald’s Japan is running a Street Fighter promotion with themed burgers

Japanese Game Sales Charts: Little Nightmares III Debuts Strong on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5

Masahiro Sakurai Manga Biography Launches in Japan: Celebrating the Creator of Kirby and Smash Bros.

Nintendo Switch 2 Scalping Crackdown: Yahoo! Auctions and Mercari Strengthen Bans in Japan

McDonald’s Japan Teases Street Fighter II Happy Meal Collaboration

McDonald's Japan Unveils Street Fighter II Collaboration with Exclusive Menu and Collectibles

Telenet Shooting Collection Set for Steam Debut in November 2025

Pokemon Legends Z-A Official Guide Book Announced for Japan with Exclusive Collectibles

The Pokemon Company Unveils Charizard and Blastoise-Themed Bicycles for Kids in Japan

Super Mario Galaxy Collection and Final Fantasy Tactics Shine in Latest Japanese Software Sales

Super Mario Galaxy Collection Launch Boosts Nintendo Switch in Latest Japanese Sales Charts

Indika Switch Release Date Confirmed: Odd Meter's Award-Winning Adventure Arrives November 17

The Untold Legacy of The Black Onyx: Roger Dean and Henk Rogers’ Unreleased RPG ‘Onyx’

Nintendo Refutes Reports of Lobbying Against Generative AI in Japan, Reaffirms IP Protection Stance

Nintendo Switch eShop Reveals File Sizes for Upcoming Games: Bye Sweet Carole, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky, and More

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Dominates Nintendo Switch eShop Charts Following Dual Release

Nintendo Intensifies Push for Stricter Generative AI Regulation in Japan

Nintendo Intensifies Lobbying in Japan: Protecting Intellectual Property from AI Threats

Pokémon Center Birthday Distributions Announced for Japan: Exclusive Fidough and Audino to Celebrate

Pokémon Sleep Cyan Beach Flocked Figures Announced for Pokémon Center Japan

Pokemon Legends Z-A: Eternal Floette and Life-Sized Starter Plushies Announced for Japan’s Pokemon Center

Pokémon Legends Z-A Merchandise Line Announced for Japan to Celebrate Game Release

Famitsu Japanese Hardware and Software Sales: Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Lead Charts

Bandai Candy Toy Unveils Collectible Legend of Zelda Weapon Miniatures for 2026 Release

Nintendo Switch Sales in Japan Surpass 36 Million Units as Minecraft Achieves Major Milestone

The Pokémon Company Unveils New 'Run' Option Merchandise Line for Japan

Japan Weekly Game Sales Chart: Mario Kart World Leads, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Debuts Strong on Switch and PS5

Mario Kart World Leads Japanese Software Sales as Nintendo Switch 2 Dominates Hardware Charts

Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary: Square Enix Showcases Akira Toriyama’s Art in 4K

Pokémon Legends Z-A Mystery Gift: Get Slowpoke at Japan Pokémon Centers This Fall

SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 9 and 10 for Nintendo Switch in Japan

ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 9 and 10 Announced for Nintendo Switch Physical Release in Japan

Baroque YA Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch: Multi-Genre Sting Series Returns