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GKids Acquires Japanese Anime ‘ChaO’ for North America (Exclusive)
GKids, the North American producer/distributor controlled by Japanese media giant Toho Co., has snatched up domestic rights ...
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No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names?
Japan has introduced new rules restricting how names are spelled and pronounced. The new regulations, announced last week, aim to quell a growing practice of Japanese parents giving their babies ...
On Japan’s Ryukyu Islands, ancient tradition meets tropical paradise
The birthplace of karate also holds a deeply rooted connection to spirituality and nature. Here’s how to plan a visit to this ...
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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Switch 2
Switch 2 and its lineup of launch titles are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases. The hardware is launching alongside the anticipated Mario Kart World, as well ...
The 2-year hunt for ‘one of the rarest games in history’
TRIPITAKA is the spiritual successor to cult classic Cosmology of Kyoto, and there’s only one copy in existence ...
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Startups, This Is Why Japan Can’t Be Ignored
The Japanese startup ecosystem is substantial, growing and seeing increased government investment and international interest, ...
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Indie Japanese-style RPG crossover Infinite Alliance announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
Publisher Electric Airship and developer Critical Games have announced Infinite Alliance, a turn-based RPG featuring ...
Residents of this country are forbidden from using these baby names: ‘It can have a negative impact on a child’s future’
As the New York Post previously reported, New Zealand also has a list of forbidden names — and it’s royally strict. King ...