“Pong!Pong!” Adds a Fun, New Dimension to Table Tennis Through Mixed Reality Technology
Table tennis is a popular game in Japan, not only as a professional sport but also as a pastime. Thanks to “child prodigy” Ai Fukuhara…
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The Original Tamagotchi Is Back, And We Can Now Relive Our Long Lost Childhood Memories
When they first came out 20 years ago (!) in 1996, Tamagotchis were what every kid wanted. Those who were able to convince their parents…
Virtual YouTuber Livestreams Horror Gameplay With Real-Time Reaction
YouTuber ALERT! Meet Kizuna Ai, an A.I. YouTuber. You can call her Ai, or Ai-chan, or even waifu if you’re a hardcore anime-lover. Ai might…
Can You Successfully Complete This Addicting Game Of “Stop-The-Sleeve”?
Some of us can’t even properly get dressed in the morning, but that isn’t stopping anyone on Japanese Twitter from attempting to successfully drop the…
Gamers Are Going Crazy For This Ergonomically Friendly Gaming Chair
Serious gaming requires the appropriate gear to play in, and that of course includes a chair to accommodate hours of pounding on the controller and…
Nintendo Attractions Will Be Making Their Way To Universal Studios Parks In Japan And The U.S.
Nintendo has joined hands with Universal Studios Theme Parks to create expansive new venues featuring some of their most popular characters in three Universal Studios…
Curious Cat Adorably Tries To Drink Water From An iPad Game
3-month-old Tsumiki is a rambunctious little kitty that was recently initiated into the magical world of iPad games. Placing the tablet in front of him,…
Japanese Gamer Completes Super Mario Maker’s Hardest Wall Kick Course
Super Mario Maker lets players create and share their own courses with other gamers, and one way to enjoy this liberty is to make insanely…
Hello Kitty And My Melody Are Making Their Way Into The Super Mario Games
The Super Mario games are constantly evolving, and in 2015, Nintendo released a new game for Wii U called the Super Mario Maker. If you’ve…
Play Old School Games On This Crazy Expensive 24k Gold NES
The retro Nintendo Entertainment System might not be as popular and coveted as it was when it first came out in the 1980s, but that…
Artist Pays A Sweet Tribute With Ghibli-Inspired Playing Cards
People have paid tribute to Hayao Miyazaki in many ways, and French illustrator Pauline Renard recently came up with a brilliant way to combine Miyazaki’s…
Keep Track Of Your Schedule With The Neko Atsume Stackable Calendar
Now with over 13 million downloads, Neko Atsume has become one of the most popular Japanese cat collecting games on the market. In alignment with…
Your Daily Dose Of Sumo Wrestlers, Derby Horses, And Street Fighter Characters In One Game
Japan is rife with video and online games, from the amazing to the downright weird. Well, one website called Umabi — A Guide for Keiba…
There Are 66 Movie References In This One Picture: How Many Can You Name?
Guess the 66 movie references in this quiz while you stay at home. If you consider yourself a movie buff or know anyone who does,…
Cat Collector! Love Cats? Assemble A Household Of Adorable Kitties With This Cute Japanese Smart Phone App!
My apartment doesn’t allow pets, which has made things a bit lonely for me as a cat lover. Fortunately, a popular and addicting Japanese smart…