Japanese harp player performs beautiful covers of video game and anime tunes
Anime and video game soundtracks are filled with classic scores that are beautiful in their own right, but Japanese YouTuber Rion adds an extra layer…
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Move over 3D cat, FF7 Remake’s Red XIII is latest animated 3D mascot lording over Tokyo’s streets
Some of our grape Japan readers will remember the realistic 3D cat that suddenly appeared on a new 3D digital billboard in Tokyo’s busy Shinjuku…
Fender and Square Enix unleash special addition Final Fantasy XIV Stratocaster
As one of the most popular game series of all time, it comes as no big surprise when Final Fantasy inspired designs crop up in…
If Final Fantasy 7’s Midgar exists, it may just be in Saitama, Japan
The Mako reactor-powered city of Midgar in FF7 remains one of the most iconic and endearing opening settings in a game to Final Fantasy 7…
This giant chocobo plushie is the perfect companion for Final Fantasy super fans
The world of Final Fantasy has brought us many fantastical creatures and every gamer will have their favourite. Whether it’s the moogles who help you…
Artist turns Final Fantasy 7 Remake Cloud into stunning traditional Japanese painting
These days, the term nihon-ga can be used as a catch-all term for “Japanese paintings”, but it more often is used to specify Japanese illustrations…
Beloved Voice Actor Fujiwara Keiji Passes Away at Age 55
With heavy hearts, we have received word that veteran voice actor Fujiwara Keiji (藤原啓治) has passed away at age 55 just two days after the…
Artist crafts stunning pencil lead Buster Sword to celebrate FF7 Remake release
As much of the gaming world is excitedly strolling down RPG memory lane with the Final Fantasy VII Remake, Japanese Twitter user and pencil lead…
Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Goes Live!
At long last, the full demo for the long anticipated remake of the beloved Final Fantasy VII (FFVII) has finally been released and is available…
Japan’s Square Enix Cafes to Celebrate Final Fantasy VII Remake with Awesome Themed Menu and Interior
The long-awaited Final Fantasy VII remake’s release date was sadly pushed back recently. But lovers of the classic game can abate their sorrows by visiting…
First Ever Final Fantasy Stage Musical Coming to Tokyo and Kobe Theatres
Final Fantasy is one of the most popular game series of all time. The beloved Japanese RPG has an enduring power that keeps each installation…
Japan Releases Moogle Meat Buns And Final Fantasy Fried Chicken
Last year the inner part of the Venn Diagram of Final Fantasy fans and fried chicken lovers (one in the same?) let us hit a…
Japanese Nighttime Factory Photography Will Have You Believing FF7’s Midgar is Real
We’ve seen that nighttime scenes and tours of factories in Japan can be surprisingly gorgeous, as well as photography that makes you feel as if…
Registration Opens For Final Fantasy XIV-themed Wedding Ceremonies In Japan
Final Fantasy fans were delighted to hear the news that Deux Zero, a spacious Kobe-based wedding hall that specializes in lavish ceremonies would be offering…
Final Fantasy Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano And Japanese Artists Team Up For Awesome Magic: The Gathering Artwork
To the delight of Magic: The Gathering (and perhaps Final Fantasy) fans, Wizards of the Coast recently announced that they have teamed up with a…