Brian Ashcraft
Originally from Texas, Ashcraft has called Osaka home since 2001. He has authored six books, including most recently, The Japanese Sake Bible.
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Complete Chaos In Tokyo Retailer Over PS5 Sales
The PlayStation 5 launched last November, but months later, it’s still hard to snag one, especially in Japan. Early today, the Yodobashi Camera electrics megastore in Akihabara, one of the biggest in the country, sold a huge shipment of PS5. All hell broke loose.
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Rare Magic The Gathering Card Goes For Over $650,000
This week, an ultra-rare Magic The Gathering Alpha Black Lotus card signed by artist Christopher Rush sold for $US511,100.00 ($664,890).
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Nothing Says Valentine’s Day Like Chocolate Ramen
Do you like chocolate? What about ramen? Well, this Valentine’s Day in Japan, people can eat chocolate ramen.
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The Japanese Government Could Change Cosplay Forever
Currently, anyone in Japan is free to dress as their favourite characters. That will continue, most likely, but there might be big changes for those who make money from cosplaying — and possibly, even for those who don’t.