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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

Sting Announces Baroque-Ya Collection for Nintendo Switch with Four Classic Titles

Artis Impact Brings Hand-Drawn Turn-Based RPG Adventure to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2026

Earnest Evans Collection Brings Classic Wolf Team Games to Nintendo Switch in December 2025

Latest Famitsu Review Scores for September 17, 2025: Silent Hill f and Atelier Resleriana Lead the Week

Heart of Crown Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Gameplay, and Physical Edition Details

Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Physical Extras Revealed

Ripple Island: Kyle & Cal's Restaurant Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in Japan

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 'Treasure Box' Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan

Nintendo Switch eShop Game File Sizes Revealed for Super Mario Galaxy, LEGO Voyagers, and More

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Treasure Box Announced for Japan, Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Confirmed

Disney Miraness Fitness Announced for Nintendo Switch: Imagineer Expands Fitness Gaming with Mickey Mouse