Here we are again. It’s December. It’s time to look back at the year in Kotaku East that was. You ready? I know I sure am.
Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Japan
Going to Japan? Have questions? Perhaps, we have answers.
Why Ash from Pokémon Isn’t Dead Yet
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There is a good reason. You know, besides that he’s animated.
If Ever a Game Needed Explaining, It’s Gal Gun
Ain’t that the truth.
Japan Invented the Selfie Stick. In 1983.
What’s old is new. And kind of annoying.
What “Anime” Means
It might not mean what you think it does.
The Face of Japan Is Changing, But Some Aren’t Ready
They should get ready. This isn’t the future of Japan. It’s now.
Noctis from Final Fantasy XV Smells Okay, I Guess
The scent of an RPG character.
The Most Gruelling Movie Jackie Chan Has Done
Jackie Chan did an insane number of takes for one scene. Jackie Chan is not screwing around.
In the Boruto Movie, Naruto Is a Terrible Father
That’s okay, I guess, because Boruto is a terrible name.
The Biggest Game in Japan You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Have you heard of Granblue Fantasy? No? You really need to read this.
The First Attack on Titan Movie Stinks
The second part sucked, too.
Today, There Was a Rainbow Over Nintendo’s Kyoto Headquarters
We miss you Mr. Iwata.
Samurai Slices A 100 Mph Baseball in Half
Damn. Like, damn.
Twitch’s Uphill Battle For Japan
While Twitch conquered the U.S., Japan seems to be a different story.
Chris Brown’s ‘Zero’ Artwork Sure Looks Familiar
Hrm.
In Ace Attorney, Sherlock Holmes is a Crappy Detective
“Ace,” he’s not.
Japan Is Trying To Destroy Tattoos
People in power, making dumb decisions.
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DISCUSSION
With a face like that and she (Miss Japan) are upset and asked why Japanese thinks she’s DOESN’T LOOKS Japanese. I don’t know maybe because your FATHER is African American.
Ashcraft, the next time you write about mixed people in living in Japan, do the right thing and tell everyone that Miss Japan is ALSO AMERICAN. She has an American passport, she in fact can represent both America and Japan. Something you somehow FORGET to tell ignorant readers in America.