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Waiting for the Train. Gifu Prefecture, Japan. By Taylor Stockton. 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!

The Biggest Selling PS4 Games in Japan

Some of the big sellers will not surprise you. Some of them might. In the latest Weekly Famitsu, the magazine looks back at the last two years of PS4 hardware and software sales. As of February 7, 2016, here are the biggest selling games in Japan, based on Famitsu’s retail sales data: 20. Watch Dogs:…

Conan O’Brien Appears on Korean TV, Plays a Goldfish 

This week, talk show host Conan O’Brien visited South Korea and decided to make a cameo on Korean television. In one part, the best part, he played a talking fish. Conan didn’t only appear in one episode, but two episodes this week (Happy Ending One More Time airs twice weekly). In episode nine, he was…

How the PS4 Is Doing in Japan

The PlayStation 4 launched in Japan on February 22, 2014. With the console’s two year anniversary coming up in Japan, let’s see how the PS4 is doing in the country where the PlayStation was born. In the latest Weekly Famitsu, an article features monthly PS4 sales data, letting us track the console’s progress over the…

Rooftops. Tokyo, Japan. By Lukasz Palka 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!

People Used To Tease Pikachu’s Voice Actress

Ikue Otani has voiced Pikachu since 1997. Since Ash’s Pikachu can only say variations of “pika” or “pikachu,” she was often teased for having what some saw as an easy gig. In in Yomiuri Shimbun (via Twitter user Karubiimunomono), Otani talked about her experiences. “In the beginning, I was often ridiculed with people saying, “It’s…

Trying to Explain an Awkward Anime Image

This is a still from the Togainu no Chi anime. At first glance, it doesn’t appear odd. But look closer. For some, it’s hard to explain what’s going on. The image itself dates from years back, but recently, Twitter user Chronos_sdvxtweeted out some explanations, which also date from a while back. That tweet has racked…

The studio behind the Disaster Report games, Granzella, is teaming up with Namco Bandai for a unique spin on the series: Surviving Ultraman and kaiju fights. It’s called City Shrouded in Shadow, and I think it’s a brilliant idea. No word yet about a Japanese release date or if this will get a Western release.

The Up-All-Night Stream Plays Attack on Titan [Stream Finished]

The new game based on hit anime Attack on Titan hit Japanese shelves today. So join me and let’s see how it plays. Update: The stream is now over, you can see the full five hours here: Part 1 (3 minutes) Part 2 (4 hours 40 min) Attack on Titan was released in Japan for…

The Man with the Iron Crotch

Recently in the city of Luoyang in China’s Henan province, a martial arts gathering was held. Amid the tai chi and brick breaking demonstrations, one individual stood out: the guy getting hit in the nards. [GIF: Y娛樂速递 娛樂速递] Let’s see that from another angle. According to Record China (via Livedoor), this gentleman with the “iron…

Sumo. Tokyo, Japan. By Kenji Sugahara. 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!

Anime Footwear Will Never Be the Same

There’s no going back now. Japan is getting Case Closed (aka Detective Conan) themed shoes and socks, which are inventive and cute. Little neckties and bowties for your feet! According to Fashion Press, the socks and shoes are from Japanese brand ERIMAKI SOX and are priced at 5,500 yen (US$48) and 18,500 yen ($162) respectively.…

Japan Is Trying To Make Ghost in the Shell Real

Forget that Hollywood live-action adaptation nonsense, scientists and researchers in Japan are trying to turn the world of Ghost in the Shell into reality. The Ghost in the Shell Realize Project, which launched in 2014, fosters projects and ideas inspired by the famed sci-fi manga and anime. [Image: Famitsu] Previously, the Asahi News reported that…

Studio Ghibli Food GIFs Will Make You Hungry

Recently, Kotaku reported that a junior high school in Japan was trying to bring Studio Ghibli food to life. There’s a good reason for that. Ghibli food looks freakin’ delicious. And if you needed a reminder of that, here are some animated GIFs that show just how tasty food can look in Studio Ghibli’s anime…

Night. Osaka, Japan. By Lexi 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: Base Ball Girl | Artist: United Monmonsun | Album: SOS Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.

Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem: The Kotaku Import Preview

True to its title Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem is a mix of the two games, but if you expected a dark and depressing tactics title, you’re more than a bit off the mark. Like many Shin Megami Tensei games, Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem is set in modern day Tokyo. The story…

Damn, This Cat Looks Pissed

This is Koyuki. She is a 9 years-old, a Scottish Fold, and never looks like a happy camper. As pointed out by Game Over, this is one of the angriest-looking cats I’ve seen. Even when Koyuki is happy, she looks ticked. Just check out her permanent glare. I bet Koyuki hates Instagram. Totally hates it.…

It seems Yo-Kai Watch mania is cooling down in Japan. The latest forecasts predict slowing toy and hobby sales for the popular franchise: 30 billion yen (US$263 million) total sales for this fiscal year compared to 55.2 billion yen (US$484) total sales for fiscal 2015.

Kenroku-en, One of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Gardens. Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. By Oliver Lufti. 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!