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No, I Really Don’t Want Blue Slime Curry
Ungh. Knock it off with the blue food, will ya? Recently, we’ve seen blue hamburgers and blue ramen. And now, here’s some blue curry. This is actually “Slime Curry.” It’s going on sale in Japan this month. Obviously, it is supposed to evoke a Slime from Dragon Quest. Don’t believe me? Well, check out this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2014 -
Well, This Is an Elaborate Way to Press “Enter”
Rika Usami, the majestic karateka, is back. Instead of only showing her karate kata skills, this time she’s here to also show an elaborate way to press “enter.” Perhaps, the best way to press “enter”? 世界一の女性空手家 宇佐美里香出演 [Yahoo BB@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 11, 2014 -
Kotaku EastSega Is Making a Sandbox Game with Actual Sand
It’s rare these days for a game to make me go, “Woah, that’s amazing.” I’m jaded and mean! But I’ll tell you what, this upcoming Sega arcade game looks incredibly cool. Dubbed E~deru Sunaba (or, loosely, The Surprising Sandbox), this arcade game has actual sand. And through the magic of real-time projection mapping, kids can…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2014 -
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In Japan, Burger King Has a Black Cheese Burger
The black buns? We’ve seen those before. But why, Burger King, why black cheese? Why? NariNari reports that Burger King Japan is rolling out another “Kuro Burger” (“Black Burger”), with buns made from bamboo charcoal, an onion and garlic sauce made with squid ink, beef patties made with black pepper, and black cheese, which is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2014 -
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Chinese Subway Is Accidentally Calling People “Goons”
Oh dear. You have two very common words, you remove a space, and you end up with name-calling. As reported by News QQ and numerous Chinese sites, signs at the Wuhan Metro in Wuhan, China should read “Go On” as, you know, to continue forward. Instead, they simply read “GOON” with an arrow pointing ahead—perhaps…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2014 -
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A Good Way To Show How Big The New iPhones Are
You play video games, right? Then, perhaps, you’ve come across a Nintendo 3DS or a Nintendo 3DS XL. If so, you’ll know vaguely how big Apple’s new smartphones are. Twitter user HaltroN1 created this image, which looks to be a fairly accurate comparison between the new iPhones and the gaming handhelds. I realize that there…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2014 -
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More Sailor Moon Lingerie Than You Can Shake a Moon Stick At
Japanese lingerie company Peach John is once again releasing another set of Sailor Moon inner wear. This time, they comes with little skirts. As previously mentioned, Bandai first introduced its official Sailor Moon “costume bra set” last December. Here are the upcoming sets, which are priced at 7,538 yen (US$71) and will be released next…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2014 -
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Lucky Humans Get To See Studio Ghibli Brought to Life
You know what’s more magical than a Studio Ghibli anime? Seeing them brought to life. That’s exactly what is happening in South Korea. As Kotaku reader Sylvain points out, a Studio Ghibli anime exhibit recently got underway in Seoul, South Korea. It features giant dioramas from the Japanese animation house’s classic films. Some of the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2014 -
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The Xbox One’s First Week Sales in Japan Are Pretty Bad
People did buy the Xbox One in Japan. Not very many people, mind you. For a new console’s first week on sale, these numbers are, well, not good. According to Famitsu, the Xbox One sold 23,562 units in Japan in its first week on sale, which dates from September 4 to September 7. In comparison,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 10, 2014 -
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Former Power Ranger Actor Charged with Alleged Robberies
Thirty-two year-old Yasutomo Ihara had a career of acting in Power Rangers and Kamen Rider television programs and movies. He was one of the guys dressed up in a suit, doing the fight scenes and stunts. And now, he’s in trouble with the law for a series of alleged robberies. According to Sankei News, Ihara…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2014 -
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This Japanese Celebrity Doesn’t Want “All Your Bullsh**t”
She might be protected from your crap, but she’s not protected from an odd English t-shirt. Oh dear. Japan’s most respected broadcaster NHK runs educational programming called E-Tele, which is short for NHK Educational TV. One recent E-Tele show, a gardening program called Yasai no Jikan (やさいの時間 or “Vegetable Time”), featured a guest with choice…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2014 -
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Square Enix Will Stream Final Fantasy for Smartphones in Japan
Tokyo-based game maker Square Enix is rolling out its own cloud-based streaming service called Dive In. According to 4Gamer, Dive In is slated for iOS and Android and will kick off next month by offering three games: Final Fantasy VII International, Final Fantasy XIII, and murder mystery game Season of Mystery：The Cherry Blossom Murders In…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2014 -
Real-Life Katamari Terrorizes a Beach
Grab the kids, and run. Because there’s a new king of the beach. Or should I say, Prince? It seems an air castle ended up getting blown down a beach on a gusty day, reminding folks of Katamari Damacy. Air Castle blown away on beach (Katamari edit) [MissJenniJinx via Digg via The Verge via Japanator]…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2014 -
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Here’s One Thousand People Doing the Ice Bucket Challenge
Not sure if this can be topped, but supposedly, over a thousand people in Xiamen, China gathered to dump ice on their heads in the name of ALS research. This, wait for it, throws cold water on the previous record. According to Guinness World Records, 428 people simultaneously dumped ice water on their head on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2014 -
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In Japan, Xbox One Loses Another Game to the PS4
Earlier this year, Batman Arkham Knight was announced for the PS4 and the Xbox One in Japan. Things have, you see, changed. Xbox.com is hosting a Batman Arkham Knight‘s Japanese language site for the game’s Xbox One release. Sorry, was hosting. If you scrolled down just a teeny bit, you could see the game’s box…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2014 -
Kotaku EastJapanese Pop Group Causes Super Smash Bros. Criticism
There’s a new Super Smash Bros. for 3DS commercial for Japan. The ad introduces the game’s Mii Fighter function—how you can create your own fighters for the game. To do so, customized Miis of Japanese pop group AKB48 appeared in the ad. Online in Japan, some were not happy about this. AKB48 is probably the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 -
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Street Fighter II: The Official Curry
In Japan, “Dhalsim curry” recently went on sale. Dhalsim, of course, is the fire-breathing fighter from Street Fighter II. Curry, of course, is delicious. Website Gigazine tried out the curry, which it described as extremely hot, causing the site’s reviewer to break out in a sweat. As you can see, the box says the curry…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 -
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Insanely Popular Game Is Drawing Long Lines at McDonald’s in Japan
Yokai Watch is incredibly popular in Japan. The anime, the toys, and the 3DS games are all smash hits. They are the biggest thing going at the moment. So, you know if McDonald’s rolls out a Yokai Watch Happy Meal, then that’s going to be popular, too. As noted by Buzz News Japan, the recently…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 -
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Cuddle Up with This Sega Genesis Plush Toy
Well, this is adorable. And look at cuddly console’s little hands! They’re controllers. Aww. That’s so friggin’ cute. Going on sale in Japan this November, the “Mega Drive Plush Toy” is priced at 4,500 yen (US$43). Of course, Sega called the Genesis the “Mega Drive” in Japan and Europe and numerous other regions. According to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014 -
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Sadly, Japan Doesn’t Have Horror Themed Road Signs
But, just think if it really did have creepy children signs like this. Earlier today the above image from Twitter user @ Asu_Hiyama began making its way through Japan’s expat community. The sign appeared to feature the silhouette of a young girl, and @Asu_Hiyama stated it was spotted in the mountains in Saitama Prefecture. Looks…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014
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