Japan
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Tech
Japan Stores Urge Gamers to Sell Old PCs Amid Shortages
Sofmap Gaming in Akihabara is buying used PCs at premium prices to address high demand and low stock. Even older…
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Gaming News
12-Year-Old Japanese Gamer Quits School to Chase Esports Full-Time
A 12-year-old Japanese streamer leaves compulsory schooling to focus on Fortnite Esports, sparking debate over education and children’s futures.
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Tech
Apple Opens App Store Alternatives in Japan, Users Can Choose Payment Methods
Apple updates iOS in Japan under new law, letting users install apps from alternative stores, choose default apps, and pay…
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Gaming News
Monster Hunter Wilds Director Sparks Backlash in Japan Over “Overlooking Rise”
Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda faces backlash in Japan after comments about “the previous game” sparked debate over whether…
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Developers
Japan Game Studio Fights Back Against AI Art Fraud
A Japanese game studio has begun requiring applicants to draw live during interviews to prevent AI art fraud and verify…
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Anime
Gundam GQuuuuuuX Dominates Japan’s Viral Word List for 2025
Gundam GQuuuuuuX dominates Japan’s 2025 viral word list, claiming 20% of top trending terms and proving its unstoppable cultural influence.
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Anime
Anime Studios in Crisis as Closures Surge in Japan
Japan’s anime industry faces a crisis as studio bankruptcies and closures surge for a third straight year.
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Steam
10 Horror games from Chilla’s Art
Chilla's Art, the renowned Japanese indie studio, specializes in short, intense horror games known for their unsettling atmosphere and unique…
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Anime
Japanese Publishers Demand End to Sora 2 Training
Major Japanese content companies, including Sony’s Aniplex and Bandai Namco, have submitted a formal request via CODA to OpenAI. They…
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Switch
Shout for Slowpoke: Japan Pokémon Center’s Funny Promo
Pokémon Center Japan Holds Hilarious Promotion: Shout the Slowpoke Cry for a Free Gift The Pokémon Company has launched a…
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