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Headphones in Shibuya. Tokyo, Japan. By Victor Cuesta. 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: Fourteen Rivers Fourteen Floods | Artist: Beck | Album: Music from the American Epic Sessions  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

The latest entry in the Shin Megami Tensei series will be announced on October 23 at 8am EST. Atlus will stream the announcement right here.

Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Japan

So, you’re going to Japan, huh? Fantastic. You might have some questions. Hopefully, I’ll have some answers. Back in 2001, I visited Japan for the first time. I liked the country so much, I ended up staying. Permanently. Over the years, I have gotten numbers emails from Kotaku readers, asking me a variety of questions.…

This is teaser is titled “Shin Seikimatsu RPG” (Real End Of the Century RPG). It’s for an upcoming PS4 and PS Vita game that’s coming to Japan. IT Media thinks it’s a new Metal Max game. No word on a release date or if it will be out worldwide.

Autumn Contrasts. Keymar, Maryland. By Kate Moore. 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: Paid In Full | Artist: Eric B. & Rakim | Album: Paid In Full  Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Japan Has A Ninja Certification Test

On October 22, there will be an examination for certification in the Koga-ryu school of ninjutsu. I am not making this up.  According to At Press, the certification test will be held at Zojo-ji, a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. The examination is thirty minutes long and covers your ninja knowledge of the Koga-ryu school. Since…

Microsoft Hasn’t Been Supportive For Japanese Games, Says NIS America

According to Nippon Ichi Software America president Takuro Yamashita, Microsoft “hasn’t been very supportive of Japanese games.” Since this is NIS America, Yamashita is talking about bringing Japanese games to the Xbox One and not selling loads of Xbox Ones in Japan. In an interview with MCV, Yamashita said, “Honestly speaking, Microsoft’s approach to Japanese…

Katy Perry Looks Like A Character From Anime Saint Seiya

Have you ever seen Saint Seiya? If so, you probably wondering why Katy Perry is dressed like a character from the classic anime. It’s unclear if this was intentional or not (it might be!), but Perry’s outfit from her new world tour really looks like something straight out of Saint Seiya, an anime that follows…

Painted Lady. Denver, Colorado. By Fred Beck. 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: Love Corrida | Artist: Kavka Shishido | Album: Kavkanize Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Politician Talks Battlegrounds‘ Success With A Golden Pan

In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, frying pans aren’t used for cooking but for melee and blocking bullets. Recently in South Korea, a politician brought a golden pan to an assembly to talk about the game’s success. In August, golden frying pans were given as trophies at the Gamescom PUBG Invitational tournament. As reported on Wiki Tree and…

The Real Reason Why Hayao Miyazaki Came Out Of Retirement

In 2013, Hayao Miyazaki retired from making feature films. This year, it was officiallyannounced that he was returning to long-form filmmaking. And now, we know why. When he retired from features, Miyazaki cited several reasons why he was stepping down, including that his vision was getting worse. “If I said I wanted to [make a…

Too Late Yoko Taro, They’re Already Making A Nier Porno

Recently, Nier creator Yoko Tarosaidhe wanted to make an adult film. This comes as Japanese porn maker TMA is already filming a Nier Automata inspired flick. Note: Some readers might find this content objectionable. Of course video game inspired adult films are nothing new, because if something exists, you can bet there is a porn…

By the Kamo River. Kyoto, Japan. By Tara Bennett. 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: Never Let Me Down Again | Artist: Depeche Mode | Album: Music for the Masses Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to at the moment.

Nintendo Reveals The Truth About Mysterious Famicom Cartridge Holes  

If you’ve ever seen an original Famicom cartridge, you probably wondered what those little holes on the top edge were. Were they ventilation holes? Part of the manufacturing process? Something to put string in? Nintendo has reportedly explained their meaning, saying they’re nothing more than a design element. First released in 1983, the Famicom (and…

Hatsune Miku Shows Us The Future Of PC Case Mods

Virtual idol Hatsune Miku appears to be dancing inside this modded PC case, which was recently shown in Osaka. Amazing, no? Created do-it-yourself PC get together, the case mod is outfitted with a clear LCD panel, giving the appearance that Miku is dancing. Here is a look inside: This case mod was on display earlier…

Officially announced last month, PlayStation 4 game Dragon’s Crown Pro was slated for a January 25 release in Japan. It will now be out on February 8. No word yet on an international release.