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Netflix Continues Big Anime Push With A Dozen Exciting New Shows and Films

8 months ago

Netflix Continues Big Anime Push With A Dozen Exciting New Shows and Films

Somehow Japan Making Robotic Grandkids For Lonely Grandparents Isn’t The Saddest News Of The Week

10 months ago

Somehow Japan Making Robotic Grandkids For Lonely Grandparents Isn’t The Saddest News Of The Week

Andrew Liszewski

Behold, Japan’s Antique Gaming Chairs

11 months ago

Behold, Japan’s Antique Gaming Chairs

Luke Plunkett

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Suntory Picked A Great Time To Launch Strong Zero In Australia

11 months ago

Suntory Picked A Great Time To Launch Strong Zero In Australia

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Mazda RX-7 Stolen In Japan On Video Right In Front Of Screaming Owner

12 months ago

Mazda RX-7 Stolen In Japan On Video Right In Front Of Screaming Owner

Justin T. Westbrook

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Cheer Yourself Up Today By Watching Star Wars Kabuki

12 months ago

Cheer Yourself Up Today By Watching Star Wars Kabuki

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In Japan, There’s A Chiropractor For Gamers

1 year ago

In Japan, There’s A Chiropractor For Gamers

18-Year-Old Artist Draws Incredible Portraits On Her Smartphone

1 year ago

18-Year-Old Artist Draws Incredible Portraits On Her Smartphone

Brian Ashcraft

K-pop Group Enhypen Is Sorry About World Map That Omitted Japan

1 year ago

K-pop Group Enhypen Is Sorry About World Map That Omitted Japan

Brian Ashcraft

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How I Lived In Japan On Minimum Wage And Started A Fight Club

1 year ago

How I Lived In Japan On Minimum Wage And Started A Fight Club

Joel Zico

Why Japan Is So Strict About Drugs

1 year ago

Why Japan Is So Strict About Drugs

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The Mysterious Girl On The My Neighbour Totoro Poster

1 year ago

The Mysterious Girl On The My Neighbour Totoro Poster

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Before Space Invaders, Taito Made Vodka

1 year ago

Before Space Invaders, Taito Made Vodka

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Japan Hasn’t Seen Cherry Blossoms This Early In 1,200 Years

1 year ago

Japan Hasn’t Seen Cherry Blossoms This Early In 1,200 Years

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Fans In Japan Don’t Want These Anime Turned Into Live-Action Movies

1 year ago

Fans In Japan Don’t Want These Anime Turned Into Live-Action Movies

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Demon Slayer Is Now The Highest Grossing Movie In Japan’s History

1 year ago

Demon Slayer Is Now The Highest Grossing Movie In Japan’s History

The PS5 Has Barely Sold In Japan Since Christmas

1 year ago

The PS5 Has Barely Sold In Japan Since Christmas

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Man Folds One Piece Of Paper For 50 Hours, Makes Samurai

1 year ago

Man Folds One Piece Of Paper For 50 Hours, Makes Samurai

How To Enjoy Sake, Japan’s Gift To The World

1 year ago

How To Enjoy Sake, Japan’s Gift To The World

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One Piece Editor Accidentally Clicked On Pirated Manga Site, Says Publisher

1 year ago

One Piece Editor Accidentally Clicked On Pirated Manga Site, Says Publisher

4

New Evangelion Film Delayed Once Again

1 year ago

New Evangelion Film Delayed Once Again

2

From Pokémon To Studio Ghibli, Here Are Excellent Snow Sculptures

1 year ago

From Pokémon To Studio Ghibli, Here Are Excellent Snow Sculptures

Evangelion Is Teaming Up With Anna Sui For Fashion Items In Japan

1 year ago

Evangelion Is Teaming Up With Anna Sui For Fashion Items In Japan

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Last Spring’s Cyberattack On Capcom Compromised Personal Info On Over 16,000 People

1 year ago

Last Spring’s Cyberattack On Capcom Compromised Personal Info On Over 16,000 People

Fans Surprised By New CG Anime Show’s Quality

1 year ago

Fans Surprised By New CG Anime Show’s Quality

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It’s Almost Like Akira Predicted Covid-19’s Impact On The Olympics

1 year ago

It’s Almost Like Akira Predicted Covid-19’s Impact On The Olympics

2

Koei Tecmo Filing Charges Over Dead Or Alive Nude Mod

1 year ago

Koei Tecmo Filing Charges Over Dead Or Alive Nude Mod

New Slam Dunk Anime Movie Announced

1 year ago

New Slam Dunk Anime Movie Announced

Sony Stops Nearly All PlayStation 4 Shipments For Japan Except For Standard PS4 Slim

1 year ago

Sony Stops Nearly All PlayStation 4 Shipments For Japan Except For Standard PS4 Slim

The Digimon Reboot’s Warp Speed Take on Evolution Is Keeping the Show Fresh

1 year ago

The Digimon Reboot’s Warp Speed Take on Evolution Is Keeping the Show Fresh

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Director Leaves Capcom

2 years ago

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Director Leaves Capcom

In Japan, Nintendo Says Newly Purchased Switch Units Might Have Setup Error

2 years ago

In Japan, Nintendo Says Newly Purchased Switch Units Might Have Setup Error

SNK Is Making A New Game Console, It Seems

2 years ago

SNK Is Making A New Game Console, It Seems

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New Mamoru Hosoda Anime Film Coming In 2021

2 years ago

New Mamoru Hosoda Anime Film Coming In 2021

Ghost In The Shell Director Mamoru Oshii On This Year’s Biggest Anime Hit

2 years ago

Ghost In The Shell Director Mamoru Oshii On This Year’s Biggest Anime Hit

Report: Japanese Pokémon’s Voice Actress Alleged Involved In Covid-19 Relief Scam

2 years ago

Report: Japanese Pokémon’s Voice Actress Alleged Involved In Covid-19 Relief Scam

Dragon Quest Attraction Coming To Japanese Theme Park

2 years ago

Dragon Quest Attraction Coming To Japanese Theme Park

Once Again, Hikaru Utada Is Singing The Rebuild of Evangelion Theme

2 years ago

Once Again, Hikaru Utada Is Singing The Rebuild of Evangelion Theme

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Sake Brewery Teams Up With Japanese Burger Chain For Non-Alcohol Milkshake

2 years ago

Sake Brewery Teams Up With Japanese Burger Chain For Non-Alcohol Milkshake

Japan’s Super Nintendo World Looks Amazing, Sure, But Also Kind Of Small

2 years ago

Japan’s Super Nintendo World Looks Amazing, Sure, But Also Kind Of Small

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New Code Geass TV Anime Announced

2 years ago

New Code Geass TV Anime Announced

Japan’s Newest Life-Sized Gundam Officially Unveiled

2 years ago

Japan’s Newest Life-Sized Gundam Officially Unveiled

Japan’s Biggest Manga Of 2020 Is Demon Slayer

2 years ago

Japan’s Biggest Manga Of 2020 Is Demon Slayer

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Thirty-Four Years Later, Ys 1 and II Are Getting PC Floppy Disk Ports

2 years ago

Thirty-Four Years Later, Ys 1 and II Are Getting PC Floppy Disk Ports

Brian Ashcraft

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First Look Inside Super Nintendo World, Which Opens In Japan Next February

2 years ago

First Look Inside Super Nintendo World, Which Opens In Japan Next February

Brian Ashcraft

Marvel’s Avengers Didn’t Sell As Expected, Says Square Enix

2 years ago

Marvel’s Avengers Didn’t Sell As Expected, Says Square Enix

Brian Ashcraft

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Report: Saudi Arabian Investors To Acquire Stake In SNK

2 years ago

Report: Saudi Arabian Investors To Acquire Stake In SNK

Brian Ashcraft

2

What Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Thinks Of The PlayStation 5

2 years ago

What Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai Thinks Of The PlayStation 5

Brian Ashcraft

Square Enix Aims For Work-Life Balance With Permanent Work-From-Home Option

2 years ago

Square Enix Aims For Work-Life Balance With Permanent Work-From-Home Option

Brian Ashcraft

Custom Gundam Paint Job Looks Like Stained Glass

2 years ago

Custom Gundam Paint Job Looks Like Stained Glass

Brian Ashcraft

1

Nintendo’s Theme Park Is Looking Fantastic

2 years ago

Nintendo’s Theme Park Is Looking Fantastic

Luke Plunkett

2

These Pokémon Sweets Are Too Cute To Eat

2 years ago

These Pokémon Sweets Are Too Cute To Eat

Brian Ashcraft

1

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Japan Release Marred By Bloodless Confusion

2 years ago

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Japan Release Marred By Bloodless Confusion

Brian Ashcraft

1

A Pokémon Go Event In Japan Is Probably A Bad Idea Right Now

2 years ago

A Pokémon Go Event In Japan Is Probably A Bad Idea Right Now

Brian Ashcraft

2

Burger King Trades Buns For More Meat

2 years ago

Burger King Trades Buns For More Meat

Brian Ashcraft

Japanese Launch Sales Figures For PlayStation 5 And Xbox Series X/S

2 years ago

Japanese Launch Sales Figures For PlayStation 5 And Xbox Series X/S

Brian Ashcraft

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A Poop-Based Game Released In Japan To Save Lives

2 years ago

A Poop-Based Game Released In Japan To Save Lives

Brian Ashcraft

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Married Couple Shows Off Slick Arcade Dance Moves

2 years ago

Married Couple Shows Off Slick Arcade Dance Moves

Brian Ashcraft

An Excellent EarthBound Jacket With Nintendo History

2 years ago

An Excellent EarthBound Jacket With Nintendo History

Brian Ashcraft

Naruto Creator Will Start Writing The Boruto Manga

2 years ago

Naruto Creator Will Start Writing The Boruto Manga

Brian Ashcraft

Cute Animal Crossing Clothing To Wear At Home

2 years ago

Cute Animal Crossing Clothing To Wear At Home

Brian Ashcraft

Capcom Details What Data Was Compromised In Cyberattack

2 years ago

Capcom Details What Data Was Compromised In Cyberattack

Brian Ashcraft

Voice Actor Remembers How Final Fantasy Versus XIII Was Resurrected As Final Fantasy XV

2 years ago

Voice Actor Remembers How Final Fantasy Versus XIII Was Resurrected As Final Fantasy XV

Brian Ashcraft

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Getting Real-World Stealth Game In Tokyo

2 years ago

Final Fantasy VII Remake Getting Real-World Stealth Game In Tokyo

Brian Ashcraft

Demand For PS5 In Japan Means High Grey Market Prices

2 years ago

Demand For PS5 In Japan Means High Grey Market Prices

Brian Ashcraft

The PlayStation 5 Reminds Players That Japan’s Buttons Have Changed

2 years ago

The PlayStation 5 Reminds Players That Japan’s Buttons Have Changed

Brian Ashcraft

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A PlayStation 5 Event Held At An Ancient Japanese Shrine

2 years ago

A PlayStation 5 Event Held At An Ancient Japanese Shrine

Brian Ashcraft

Another Tokyo Arcade Is Closing Due To Covid-19

2 years ago

Another Tokyo Arcade Is Closing Due To Covid-19

Brian Ashcraft

In Japan, Sony Will Stop Servicing The Launch PlayStation 4

2 years ago

In Japan, Sony Will Stop Servicing The Launch PlayStation 4

Brian Ashcraft

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Go Ahead And Crawl Inside A Pokémon

2 years ago

Go Ahead And Crawl Inside A Pokémon

Brian Ashcraft

New Attack On Titan Statues Erected In An Excellent Location

2 years ago

New Attack On Titan Statues Erected In An Excellent Location

Brian Ashcraft

Famous Tokyo Snack Gets A Pokémon Twist

2 years ago

Famous Tokyo Snack Gets A Pokémon Twist

Brian Ashcraft

In Japan, Sega Just Asked 650 Employees To Retire Voluntarily

2 years ago

In Japan, Sega Just Asked 650 Employees To Retire Voluntarily

Brian Ashcraft

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In Japan, Sony Won’t Launch The PlayStation 5 In Retail Shops

2 years ago

In Japan, Sony Won’t Launch The PlayStation 5 In Retail Shops

Brian Ashcraft

Sega Is Selling Its Arcade Business

2 years ago

Sega Is Selling Its Arcade Business

Brian Ashcraft

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Anime Holograms To Work At Japanese Hotel

2 years ago

Anime Holograms To Work At Japanese Hotel

Brian Ashcraft

Halloween Was Supposed To Be Virtual In Tokyo But Wasn’t

2 years ago

Halloween Was Supposed To Be Virtual In Tokyo But Wasn’t

Brian Ashcraft

Check Out These Resident Evil 2 Collectible Statues, Each Priced At $1,926

2 years ago

Check Out These Resident Evil 2 Collectible Statues, Each Priced At $1,926

Brian Ashcraft

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Masahiro Sakurai’s Hardest Smash Bros. Challenge: Minecraft Music

2 years ago

Masahiro Sakurai’s Hardest Smash Bros. Challenge: Minecraft Music

Brian Ashcraft

Another Akihabara Landmark Is Closing

2 years ago

Another Akihabara Landmark Is Closing

Brian Ashcraft

Pokémon Go Gyms Open At Sushi Restaurants In Japan

2 years ago

Pokémon Go Gyms Open At Sushi Restaurants In Japan

Neon Is An Excellent Cyber Fashion Statement

2 years ago

Neon Is An Excellent Cyber Fashion Statement

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Japan-Themed Sims 4 Expansion Changed Out Of Respect For Koreans, Says Producer

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2 years ago

Japan-Themed Sims 4 Expansion Changed Out Of Respect For Koreans, Says Producer

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Remastered One Piece Anime Cropped For Widescreen

2 years ago

Remastered One Piece Anime Cropped For Widescreen

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Norah Jones And Manga Is A Good Combination

2 years ago

Norah Jones And Manga Is A Good Combination

Former Japanese Prime Minister Wasn’t Thrilled With The Mario Olympics Stunt

2 years ago

Former Japanese Prime Minister Wasn’t Thrilled With The Mario Olympics Stunt

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Forget Money, Japanese Esports Tournament Is Giving Away Crabs (Yes, Actual Crabs)

2 years ago

Forget Money, Japanese Esports Tournament Is Giving Away Crabs (Yes, Actual Crabs)

Team Of Makeup Artists Turn Celebrity Into Anime Character

2 years ago

Team Of Makeup Artists Turn Celebrity Into Anime Character

Anime Movie Tops The Global Box Office

2 years ago

Anime Movie Tops The Global Box Office

Here’s An Excellent Cyberpunk Mask

2 years ago

Here’s An Excellent Cyberpunk Mask

1

Teenager Finally Achieves Her Dream Of Dating Godzilla

2 years ago

Teenager Finally Achieves Her Dream Of Dating Godzilla

1

Hatsune Miku Is Helping To Prevent Covid-19 In Japan

2 years ago

Hatsune Miku Is Helping To Prevent Covid-19 In Japan

1

Japan-Themed Street Opens In China For Travel-Starved Tourists

2 years ago

Japan-Themed Street Opens In China For Travel-Starved Tourists

Cats Vs. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

2 years ago

Cats Vs. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

Latest Evangelion Trailer Reveals A January Release Date

2 years ago

Latest Evangelion Trailer Reveals A January Release Date

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Let’s Watch Hayao Miyazaki Have An Ice Cream Float

2 years ago

Let’s Watch Hayao Miyazaki Have An Ice Cream Float

1

Japanese Farm Hides One Hell Of A Video Game Collection

2 years ago

Japanese Farm Hides One Hell Of A Video Game Collection

Pokémon Go Is Leaving McDonald’s In Japan

2 years ago

Pokémon Go Is Leaving McDonald’s In Japan

In Japan, Nintendo Delays Detective Game Remakes For Switch Until Next Year

2 years ago

In Japan, Nintendo Delays Detective Game Remakes For Switch Until Next Year

KFC Japan Installs Lockers For Contactless Ordering

2 years ago

KFC Japan Installs Lockers For Contactless Ordering

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