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…
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How Akihabara went from consumer electronics mecca to capital of ‘Cool Japan’
Akihabara has changed a great deal in the last 25 years. Back in the early ’90s, when Japanese electronics makers dominated the world and the…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons and UNIQLO collaborate both in store and in the game
Providing comfort and style at an affordable price, UNIQLO is Japan’s no.1 store for picking up inexpensive everyday fashion. Often releasing limited edition designs, the…
Can video games solve social issues? Research by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment & top university
The joy of immersing ourselves in a good video game is one of the greatest pleasures unique to the 21st century. Whether it’s stomping on…
Universal Studios Japan will open Super Nintendo World finally on March 18th
Osaka-based Universal Studios Japan originally intended to open the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World area of their park in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,…
Adventurer’s Guild Tavern opens in Japan, provides fantasy RPG food and actual guild quests
When starting out on a fantasy RPG adventure, there’s no more surer way to make your mark as an adventurer than to join up with…
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…
In 2021, Many of the Biggest Video Games Will Come from Japan
Daniel Robson (chief editor, IGN Japan), for JAPAN Forward Japanese games have a place in gamers’ hearts, both at home and abroad, and 2021 will…
Kitten grows into owner’s ultimate gaming partner in adorable before and after photos
As many cat lovers will tell you, it can really be amazing how much our feline friends can grow in a short amount of time….
Kirby Cafe rings in the New Year with a miniature dessert burger
The official Kirby Cafes located in Hakata and Tokyo have a constantly evolving menu of treats inspired by everyone’s favorite round and pink hero, and…
CyberConnect2’s original manga “Chaser Game” dives into the Japanese video game industry
If you’re at all familiar with the Japanese comics known as manga, you’re probably familiar with the colorful and magical science fiction/fantasy types with cute…
Japan opens up chiropractic service for gamers with bad posture
Japanese gaming accessory and furniture brand Bauhutte is used to making gamers comfortable with their ultimate gaming onesies featuring toilet systems and isolation tents, but…
Adorable heated Kirby plushie warms you when hugged and stares longingly at you
Pink and puffy video game hero Kirby just seems to have the perfect aesthetic to be a merchandising champion. In Japan, he’s got his very…
Artist fuses Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in awesome crossovers
Earlier this year, Hawaii-based digital artist and cosplayer Jimmy Sparrow released a lineup of colorful illustrations that fused Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba…
Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World Announces opening details, Mario Cafe this month
Video game fans around the world rejoiced when it was announced that Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka, would be opening up a huge area…