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more about #osaka Athena's Paladin: Can we get some objectivity up in here? "R4 cartridges are used to pirate Nintendo DS video games." You mean: R4 cartridges CAN BE used to play pira... more » hyperblackchi: This really made my morning #r4 more » gique: not that dodgy for den den town, i've seen maid cafe's that don't look too dissimilar.. #r4 more » kitsuneconundrum: it actually just leads to a room full of bouncers hired by nintendo to bust the f up whoever that walks in. #r4 more » Billkwando: If the seller is missing a pinky, watch out! #r4 more » puffa469: When I was in College I put a giant blacklight Marijuana leaf poster in my Dorm window. People started knocking on my door at all hours of the night ... more » Revenge_of_Nekojin: The funny thing is the R4 isn't even supported anymore, at least not the English firmware. There are much better carts out there if using these is you... more » The Picture Guy: *Opens jacket* Take a look. See anything you like? #r4 more » LandMineLandSnake: heh, I'm not falling for the the ol' "come into my apartment for an R4" trick again. #r4 more » deanbmmv: Any idea if any of those signs point to New Orleans? Cos this is not the zombie article I was looking for. #r4 more » Blore07: I love this, I no longer have a DS, but I still have my r4 in my desk drawer, I shall hold on to it. R4 = Robin Hood? #r4 more » Joe Sunrider: Isn't this the equivalent of a big sign saying "SECRET HIDEOUT - DO NOT ENTER"? It's one thing to do it in a store or an alley... but pointing law enf... more » puresewas1de: "These products are not illegal." That's good to know, because I always assumed they were. #r4 more » fuchikoma: I heard that after this and the Akiba stabbings, police would harass otaku, searching their bags for weapons and the like. Hopefully Nipponbashi still... more » Patient: His fingers twitched as he watched from the crowd in safety, the familiar faces that once terrified him, were forced haphazardly into the police car, ... more » kinganad: man, Akihabara must not be safe these days. more » MellowJade: Otakus have jobs? Most of what money they have goes towards crap anyway. more » Vehks: I had no idea that otakus carried that much around with them. more » SansSanity: Just like comic book nerds used to be easy targets for muggers in UK (and I'm guessing US) 3 decades ago more » Pombar: The Japanese are going manic about Swine Flu. They need to start thinking reasonably and chill out, instead of treating any foreigners or people retur... more » -
#japan
R4 Sales Get Shadier And Shadier
See those signs? They read, "Majikon" — Japanese for R4. And they are pointing into a random apartment building. More » -
#dendentown
Japanese Muggers Confess To Stealing US$30,000 From Otaku
Osaka nerds can breathe easy. Hopefully. Two male suspects have been arrested for "otaku gari", AKA "otaku hunting." More » -
#capcom
"No One From Capcom Japan Will Be At E3" vs. "Capcom Japan's Attendance Is Under Review"
Previously we posted that Capcom's E3 plans were up in the air, because of the Swine Flu. Earlier this morning, game site NowGamer reported that Capcom Japan have apparently canceled their appearance. Now? More » -
#capcom
Capcom Shipped Lots of Games
Last financial year was pretty good for Osaka-based game maker Capcom. The company was powered by big titles like Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter II and perennial favorite Monster Hunter. More » -
#onlyinjapan
Xbox 360 Getting Lots of Shelf Space
Before we start, things to keep in mind: This is at one store in Osaka's electronics district, Den-Den Town. At this same store, something like ten people showed up for the Xbox 360 launch. -
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#mgs4
MGS4 Japan Tour Dates
For those who missed meeting Hideo Kojima in the States and Europe and for those living in Japan, listen up. Konami has announced dates and places for the Metal Gear Solid 4 autographing spectacular. Kojima, illustrator Yoji Shinkawa and actress Yumi Kikuchi are slated to appear with signing pen. The dates and places and times are: More » -
#maids
Osaka's Otaku On Parade
Late last week was the annual "Nipponbashi Street Festa" in Osaka's nerd village "Den-Den Town." The main street Sakaisuji was shut down for foot traffic only and the event featured cosplaying, maids and general geekery. I've been several times in the past. Good fun! More » -
#osaka
Osaka Logs onto Final Fantasy XI Event
Osaka-based Kotakuites, heads up! On the evening of November 3rd, Square Enix is holding a Final Fantasy XI: Online event in Umeda. Called "Final Fantasy Arutana Matsuri in Osaka," there will be a developer talk session that will hopefully answer all your burning FF XI questions. Before the show, it costs ¥2,500 (US $21) to enter, but the entrance fee jumps to ¥3,000 ($25) the day of. Limited edition "special game items" will be given to attendees. Something tells me that the item will somehow involve FF XI. Call it a hunch — a shot in the dark, if you will. More »
