Takachiho Gorge. Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. By Eric Nguyen 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!
Not only does the new anime Ash look different, he’s also a weakling! Or, better yet, he now has normal ten-year old kid strength. Because in the past, Ash has lifted enormously heavy Pocket Monsters (and other objects) with ease. Remember this? The kid is carrying a tree trunk like it’s nothing and then THROWING…
Last year is over, sure, but let’s take a moment to see which cosplay outfits were the biggest sellers in Japan. Via Mantan Web, here are the most popular outfits sold by Japan’s largest cosplay retailer Cospa during 2016. 10. Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 9. Danganronpa 8. Brave Witches 7. Kantai Collection…
Anime Blood-C is getting a live-action film version, Japanese website Natalie reports. It will star martial arts actress Kaede Aono and be released in Japan this fall.
And it’s not located in Tokyo-3, but Shanghai, China. With the Spear of Longinus, this official EVA-01 Test Type statue measures 24.8 meters (81.36 feet) high. The making-of photos are awesome. As pointed out by Viper 2ch, the recently erected statue is even Guinness World Record certified! Twitter user Livein China notes that a similar…
From karate chops to roundhouse kicks, cinema has seen its share of martial arts fights. Now, it’s time to look at the ones that come out on top when the others went down for the count. The best, if you like. This article was originally published on February 11, 2015. Obviously, making a list like…
Over the decades, Japanese developers have churned out a mind-boggling number of video games. Some are good, and some are bad. These are the thirty-one most important ones. This piece originally appeared 7/1/16. Deciding which ones are the most important is tricky and subjective. I’ve tried to include games that have influenced Japanese gaming, worldwide…
But does she know? Dunno! But goodness, I hope she does. Kennedy is the U.S. Ambassador to Japan and, as pointed out on 2ch, earlier this summer at a diplomatic eventin Tokyo for American Independence Day, she wore this (photo via akasaka-teran): Just seems like some Uncle Sam type costume, right? Well, let this clue…
As part of Japan’s quest to make Ghost in the Shell real, a 1/2 scale Tachikoma robot is going on display in Tokyo and Osaka. It’s not yet on sale, but according to Famitsu, folks can enjoy communicating with the smart app connected bot.
It’s been quite a year. Lots of Kotaku, plenty of East. Let’s take a look back at our favorite stories of 2016. Good times. This year isn’t quite over just yet! We look forward to what the next one brings, and in the meantime, wish you Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year! Kotaku…
The latest entry in the long-running Disaster Report series, Disaster Report 4, will support VR when it’s released on the PlayStation 4 in Japan. Check out some of the demo footage in this clip.
While I enjoy a good bun while eating a burger, really, who needs them? Especially when you swap them out for meat patties. This is the “Wild Out” burger. It’s two juicy beef patties, cheese, fixings, and a big slice of tomato. Served up at a Tokyo restaurant called Shake Tree, the staff ask you…
It’s called Dragon Quest The Real Starting March 17, a DQ themed attraction is opening at Universal Studios Japan for a limited time. Visitors get to experience a Dragon Quest style dungeon crawl, complete with monster battles.
To mark Gravity Rush 2‘s release, Japanese TV is showing a special Gravity Rush anime from Hideaki Anno’s Studio Khara. Dubbed Gravity Rush The Animation Overture, the trailer looks great. This one-off anime takes place between the first and second games and will be shown on Christmas night in Japan (no word yet as to…
This is called “otona maki” (おとなまき) or “adult wrapping.” The practice is certainly not mainstream, but was recently introduced on Japanese TV. The idea is that it is supposed to help you relax by wrapping your body tightly, returning you to the feeling you had in the womb, creating a sense of security. After seeing…
Famed JRPG maker Atlus is setting up a new development arm caled Studio Zero to work on a new project. Details are currently scant with more to be revealed later this week, but according to Famitsu, the game is a “fantasy RPG.” Above is the game’s only concept image that has been released so far…
From anime girls to abstract shapes, Japanese tattooing has changed. Or has it? Throughout my book Japanese Tattoos, a wide variety of classic motifs are presented. Some of them are well over a thousand years old, while others are much newer. Japan’s visual vocabulary is not static. Irezumi (Japanese for tattoos) aren’t, either. They’re as…
Oh, and the protagonist sporting it, too. This weekend, a new Yu-Gi-Oh! anime was revealed. Know what that means? New Yu-Gi-Oh! anime hair. Because previous duelists have had amazing hair, with Yami Yugi, perhaps, having the most amazing. How do you top this? Easy, you don’t. Though, this was pretty great, too. The latest protagonist…
Dragon Quest XI is coming to the Nintendo Switch! Previously announced for the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo 3DS, it was revealed that the game is headed for the Switch, too. No word yet on a Western release.
Lambug Beach. Badian, Cebu, Philippines. By Martin Tan. 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!
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