Yesterday, the World Health Organization officially declared covid-19 a pandemic. The NBA suspended the season. E3…
Some players have been adding Yamcha’s infamous pose to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. But why? The pose is well…
Not only are people crafting wonderful outfits in the latest Animal Crossing, but they are also decorating…
Anyone who speaks Japanese and has spent time in the country has heard it: nihongo ga ojouzu (“Your Japanese is…
Here is a look at the live-action version of popular cycling manga Yowamushi Pedal. The movie is slated for an August 14 release in Japan and stars Kentaro Ito and Kanna Hashimoto. No word yet about an international release.
Because of coronavirus covid-19 concerns, “social distancing” has become the word of the day. Folks are at home.…
If you wear glasses, like I sometimes do, you know that sickness masks fog them up right quick. The Tokyo…
Each spring, over 150,000 people gather at the Makuhari Messe convention center outside Tokyo for the Nico Nico Cho…
When glasses-wearing characters in anime are shown from their profiles, the sides of their frames are often, but not…
In one of Akira’s most memorable scenes, Shotaro Kaneda skids his 200-hp motorcycle sideways. The skid in the…
Daigo Umehara is one of the greatest Street Fighter players ever. But did you know that’s not his only game? Turns…
You have probably seen one of Japan’s life-sized Gundams, whether in person or in photos. But have you seen the…
Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has written about working out in his regular column in Weekly Famitsu. One…
On March 4, 2000, the PlayStation 2 went on sale in Japan. Can you believe it? It only seems like yesterday I got my…
Gaming chairs? Been there, done that. I’ve seen the future, and it’s gaming beds.
Hiroshi Ono, aka Mr. Dotman, created some of gaming’s most famous pixels while working at Namco. He was a graphic…
Earlier this week, toilet paper was widely available nearly everywhere in Japan. Now, it’s selling out at stores…
Numerous events scheduled for the next few weeks have been canceled in Japan and abroad. Idol group 2o Love to Sweet…
One of Japan’s biggest cosplay gatherings, the Nipponbashi Street Festa in Osaka, will not be held this year due to coronavirus concerns. The Street Festa has been held annually since 2005 and draws as many as 200,000 people. This year’s event was supposed to kick off on March 15. There are no plans to reschedule.
Gym Leader Bea from Pokémon Sword and Shield appears in the most recent episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings…