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.
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How To Make Pokémon Coloring Books Horrifying
If you want to make Pocket Monster coloring books scary, don’t just color between the lines. Draw stuff between them.
An Inside Look At How Anime Is Made
Ever wonder how anime is made? This is a window into how animation studio Kyoto Animation produces its work. Here, the…
The Birth Of Japanese Arcades
Every business has a starting point. For Japanese arcades, one of them was on department store rooftops.
The Most Amazing Things You Can Buy At Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Game Show is as much about going shopping as it is playing games. Most of the major game publishers have two…
A Video Tour Of The Tokyo Game Show Floor
Let us take you on a magical tour of the Tokyo Game Show floor! Brian Ashcraft and I show you what’s hot at the …
I Played Mario Kart VR And It Was Pretty Okay
Mario Kart Arcade GP VR isn’t a game that you can buy, but a virtual reality installation in Bandai Namco’s VR Zone…
Nintendo Games Used To Be Released On Japanese PCs
Nintendo characters very rarely appear on non-Nintendo hardware, but that wasn’t always the case. For a few years after…
The Genius Of The Dragon Ball Manga
It’s not just the characters who make Dragon Ball so great. It’s not just the stories that they tell. It’s also the way…
Making CG Japanese Schoolgirls Is Difficult
This is Saya. According to her co-creator, Yuka Ishikiawa, bringing her to life was not easy.
How Anime Art Has Changed: An Explainer
Anime, you’ve changed! To be honest, the look of it is always changing. Styles and fads suit each age, so let’s see how…
Metal Gear Motion Capture Actor Is Excellent At Twirling Guns
This is Tornado Yoshida. He recently appeared in costume at this year’s World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, twirling…
Danganronpa V3 Is Banned In South Korea [Update]
Released earlier this year in Japan, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony has been rejected by South Korea’s Game Rating and…
The Pokémon Anime's Timing Was Perfect For Breaking News
When news breaks in Japan, text is directly inserted into broadcast shows so viewers can stay up to date on what’s…
Kirby Made From Cardboard
Twitter user RMX_Dice completed a cardboard Kirby by slicing each individual piece of cardboard and placing each layer…
The New Final Fantasy XV Invincible Suits Look Terrifying
Earlier this year, Square Enix revealed “muteki suits” (invincible suits) as an upcoming free download. Immediately,…
