Tokyo “Everything has become shallower.” Tokyo Godfathers, Lain producer says the Japanese corporate mindset is why 90% of anime just adapts existing works December 15, 2025
Osaka Hideo Kojima says Metal Gear and Death Stranding wouldn’t exist without the globalist and futuristic outlook he learned from 1970’s Osaka World Expo October 8, 2025
Hokkaido Ghost of Yotei’s “pet the fox” mechanic deemed potentially dangerous by Hokkaido locals in Japan, experts argue it’s surprisingly historically accurate October 4, 2025
Japan News Over 50% of Japanese game companies use AI in development, according to Tokyo Game Show organizer September 26, 2025
Japan News Horror sim lets you monitor real-life “haunted” properties in Japan for anomalies August 15, 2025
Japan News Veteran Japanese anime director surprised to learn that “isekai” is recognized in the Oxford English Dictionary August 12, 2025
Japan News Japanese live-action romance sim lets you become the pampered pet hamster of three sisters August 5, 2025
Tokyo Tokyo Xtreme Racer developer turns around 3-year deficit thanks to huge success of the franchise’s reboot June 30, 2025
Japan News Microsoft cancels Gears of War: Reloaded PS5 release in Japan due to regional restrictions June 9, 2025
Japan News US publisher silently deletes controversial claim of ownership of Japanese fighting game Vanguard Princess May 27, 2025
Japan News US publisher “calls dibs” on Japanese fighting game IP in original creator’s absence, asserts ownership even within Japan May 21, 2025
Japan News Esports player faces backlash from Japanese sponsor and public for posting Hiroshima bombing GIF May 19, 2025
