Brian Ashcraft

Later this year, My Neighbor Totoro will be the first Studio Ghibli film to get a theatrical release in China. According to the Hollywood Reporter (via ANN), the movie will have a Chinese language dub and if the release is successful, Studio Ghibli will release more of its films theatrically in China.

Where The Sahara Begins. Merzouga, Morocco. By Doug Walsh | Official Site JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!   

Track: Eleven Days | Artist: David Byrne, Cyndi Lauper, Fatboy Slim | Album: Here Lies Love Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Gintama Manga Isn’t Ending Yet Because Its Creator Screwed Up

Previously, it was officially announced that the Gintama manga was slated to end in the September 15th issue of Weekly Jump. Now its creator says the popular manga isn’t actually ending. As translated by Twitter user Kewl0210, Gintama creator Hideaki Sorachi write a one-page letter to fans explaining the situation. While Gintama won’t be in…

Japan Says Goodbye To Its Queen of Pop

This weekend, iconic J-pop star Namie Amuro will hold her final concert. After that, she will apparently never perform on stage again. Amuro is one of the biggest-selling artists in Japanese music history, selling 38 million records during her career. She debuted in 1992 at age 14 as a member of the idol group Super…

Red Panda Nap. Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA. By Ramón Avendaño Arechavala. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Track: Lookin’ Out My Back Door | Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival | Album: Cosmo’s Factory Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Have Some Delicious Digital Ramen

Twitter user Kame404 makes digital food models of treats people know and love, such as Cup Noodle instant ramen, Mister Donut style “Choco Fashion” donuts and more. Yum! I’m so hungry. Check out Kame404’s Twitter for more.

Fumito Ueda, creator of The Last Guardian, is currently prototyping game concepts for his studio Gen Design. Ueda recently told Weekly Famitsu, “It doesn’t feel like I’m making an indie game, but aim at ending up with the scale of Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian

Think Conveyer Belt Sushi, But With Cake

This past July, Cafe Ron Ron opened in Tokyo’s Harajuku. Little plates circle around the restaurant, but instead of raw fish, they serve up sweets. The restaurant has an all-you-can-eat deal. For 1,800 yen ($16), you can stuff your face with as many desserts as possible over the course of forty minutes. A drink is…

New Lupin Anime Just Referenced Castle of Cagliostro 

In the latest Lupin The Third Part 5 episode, there are multiple references to the 1979 film Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro Warning: Spoilers below! At the end of the episode, Lupin hides out at the castle, which has been turned into a tourist site. If you’ve seen that Hayao Miyazaki classic, you’ll…

Primary Colors. Lisbon, Portugal. By Gabe Unger | Instagram | Official Site JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu is cancelling a live music performance and talk scheduled for October 7 in Kanazawa, Japan for health reasons. In his apology, Uematsu said he hopes he can regain his health to perform in the future with the Kanazawa ensemble

Japanese Celebrity Attacks Enemies With Vibrator In New Sega Game

Project Judge stars Takuya Kimura as a tough lawyer named Takayuki Yagami. In the game, he beats up baddies with punches, kicks and a variety of weapons including a vibrator. Kimura is a pop star, actor and celebrity. He’s been called the Brad Pitt of Japan. Yet, even that comparison doesn’t seem fitting, because he’s…

For the first time in six years, Level-5 will be attending the Tokyo Game Show, bringing its latest Yokai Watch and Inazuma Eleven games.

Teacher Inspires Students With Chalkboard Art

Naohiko teaches art at a junior high school in Japan. To inspire students during athletic day competition, the teacher drew some encouraging chalkboard art. In Japan, a school’s athletic day is a big deal, with students divided up into different colour-coordinated teams. Naohiko’s class, it seems, was the green team As GameOver points out, here…

Market. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. By Aleksandr Zykov | Flickr JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line! 

Track: Fuh You | Artist: Paul McCartney | Album: Egypt Station Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

A new Tales game has been announced! It’s a completely new game called Tales of Crestoria and slated for release on mobile in Japan. No word yet on an international release. 

After Earthquake, Nintendo DS Peripheral Comes In Handy

Last week, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s northern island Hokkaido, leaving many without power. Sadly, the quake has claimed the lives of 42 people. As website Togech points out, during blackouts, it’s important to get radio and TV signals to make sure one is up to date on any announcements During a post-quake power…