All Nintendo items with the tag "japan"

IKEA Japan celebrates 20 years with a playful Pokemon Pokopia crossover

Fri 03-04-2026 21:21 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Pokémon Pokopia

IKEA Japan is marking its 20th anniversary with a crossover that feels unexpectedly charming and surprisingly well matched. Rather than settling for a simple logo swap or a quick promotional image, the celebration connects IKEA’s...

Japan’s surprising post-Switch 2 twist: the original Switch keeps outrunning PS5

Sat 07-03-2026 19:10 | Nintendo Switch News

Japan’s console market has a talent for making “obvious” narratives look silly. You’d think a shiny new generation would instantly drain attention from older hardware, and you’d also think a cheaper, region-focused console push would...

Super Nintendo World Japan’s 5th anniversary on March 18, 2026: Invincible band, Superstar bucket, food

Sun 01-03-2026 10:11 | General News

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is marking its 5th anniversary with a celebratory drop that feels built for fans who love the little details – the kind that make a visit feel different...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A crosses 1 million physical Switch 2 sales in Japan

Wed 14-01-2026 16:27 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Pokémon has a funny way of making big numbers feel normal, until we stop and actually look at what the number is saying. Pokémon Legends: Z-A has now crossed one million physical copies sold on...

Mario Kart World passes 2.5 million physical sales in Japan as Switch 2’s breakout hit

Thu 01-01-2026 19:20 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World hitting the 2.5 million mark in Japan is the kind of milestone that doesn’t just look good in a headline, it changes the tone of the whole conversation around a platform. Famitsu’s...

How Nintendo’s Japan Only Switch 2 Pushed Sony Into A Risky Cut Price PS5 For Japan

Mon 24-11-2025 21:40 | General News

Sony’s sudden decision to launch a cheaper, Japan only PlayStation 5 did not happen in a vacuum. It followed months of Nintendo quietly dominating its home market with a Japanese language, region locked Switch 2...

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment slices into No.1 as Switch 2 dominates Japan’s charts

Sat 15-11-2025 13:15 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has stormed straight to the top of Japan’s latest physical sales charts, opening with 73,183 copies sold on Nintendo Switch 2 and instantly claiming the No.1 spot. Just beneath it,...

Yuji Horii Receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette— Games and Culture in Japan

Thu 06-11-2025 19:40 | General News

Yuji Horii, the creator behind Dragon Quest, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette by the Japanese government—making him the first video game creator to receive this specific honor....

Japan’s Marketplaces Reinforce Switch 2 Scalping Bans as Demand Surges

Mon 20-10-2025 19:20 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

Nintendo’s newest hardware is flying off shelves in Japan, and that kind of heat always attracts opportunists. To keep things fair—and safer for everyday buyers—Japan’s major resale platforms have tightened the screws. Yahoo! Auctions continues...

Pokémon Legends Z-A Official Guidebook (Japan): Release Date, Bonuses, and Everything Inside

Wed 15-10-2025 10:02 | Nintendo Switch News | Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

The Pokémon Legends Z-A official guidebook arrives in Japan on October 16, 2025—the same day the game launches—bringing a compact, practical package aimed at players who want a smooth start in Lumiose City. The guide...

Japan’s Weekly Famitsu Charts: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 at No.2 as Switch 2 Leads Hardware

Mon 13-10-2025 21:20 | Nintendo Switch News

Ghost of Yotei has launched at No.1 in Japan’s latest boxed rankings, outpacing a wave of notable new releases and reissues. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 landed at No.2 on Nintendo Switch,...

Japan Weekly Sales: Silent Hill f Debuts at #1 as Switch 2 Leads Hardware; Mario Kart World Nears 1.8 Million

Tue 07-10-2025 10:02 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

This week’s Japan retail charts spotlight a confident debut for Silent Hill f on PlayStation 5, which opens at the top with 57,475 boxed copies. Right behind it, Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2...

Mario Kart World holds No.1 as Switch 2 leads Japan’s hardware—Trails in the Sky debuts strong

Mon 29-09-2025 21:33 | Nintendo Switch 2 News | Mario Kart World | Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter: Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition

Mario Kart World isn’t moving. Once again, we’re looking at a week where the latest Kart on Switch 2 holds No.1 in Japan, adding another 33,861 boxed copies and pushing its already massive lifetime even...

Japan Game Awards 2025 winners: Metaphor’s big win and Switch 2’s industry honor

Sat 27-09-2025 20:25 | Nintendo Switch 2 News

The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association has announced the Japan Game Awards 2025, and the results tell a clear story about where play is headed next. Metaphor: ReFantazio claimed the Grand Award, capping a year of...

Nintendo’s “My Mario” Debuts With Three Playful Stop-Motion Shorts In Japan

Thu 04-09-2025 19:10 | General News

Nintendo has kicked off “My Mario,” a stop-motion video series designed especially for young children, with three short episodes that lean into tactile props, gentle humor, and instantly recognizable Mario moments. The trio—“Mario’s Mustache,” “Top...

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