For many visiting Japan, "Ichiran Ramen" is the first name that pops into mind! Love it or hate it, there's no denying its massive popularity with tourists. With branches open for years in Taiwan and ...
A Japanese game streamer recently blew up X (formerly Twitter) with a wild tale: his 10-year-old son somehow managed to drop a staggering ¥3.85 million (roughly US$24,500) on multiple mobile games in ...
Get ready, RPG fans! SQUARE ENIX's legendary "Dragon Quest" series is hitting its epic 40th anniversary on May 27th this year, and players are buzzing to see what celebratory surprises are in store fo ...
Starting as a virtual pet device, the Digimon series has since spawned numerous anime and games, remaining a beloved and nostalgic IP for fans even after nearly two decades. Still evolving, the Digimo ...
A recent X (formerly Twitter) post from Japan has blown up, sparking a massive debate about "illustration commissioning culture" in the gaming industry. A former game company employee shared how the p ...
If you follow Japanese artists and content creators, you're probably familiar with Fantia, the popular Japanese paid subscription platform. Well, Fantia just dropped a bombshell on May 19, announcing ...
Keisuke Itagaki's iconic Japanese manga series, "Baki," has been tearing up the pages since its debut in 1991. With various installments released over the years, the saga continues with "Baki Gaiden: ...
Tokyo's iconic landmark, Tokyo Skytree, has previously drawn massive crowds with collaborations like Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Detective Conan: The Sniper from Another Dimension. Fans loved the hi ...
A research team from the University of Oxford in the UK recently published a study in the journal 'Royal Society Open Science.' The study, titled 'Perceived value of video games, but not hours played, ...
Word on the street is that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is shaking up its PC publishing strategy. Future narrative-driven single-player games from PlayStation Studios are reportedly set to rem ...
AIR TWOKYO, the fashion brand that kicks off with original illustration designs and aims to redefine pop culture content from anime, manga, and music, has previously teamed up with popular hits like " ...
Japanese brand PREMICO (プレミコ), known for blending high-quality timepieces and merchandise with popular anime elements, consistently drops stunning designs that fans just can't resist. They've just ...
For over three decades, the legendary boxing manga Hajime no Ippo has captivated generations, with its fiery storyline still winning hearts today. Many of us practically grew up with Ippo and the gang ...
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) recently announced that PlayStation Plus prices will increase for new subscribers in select regions, citing "ongoing market conditions" as the reason. According to ...
Get ready for a fresh take on a classic! A brand-new one-shot manga, "Magical High Schooler B.T." (魔高校生ビーティー), hits shelves today, May 19th, in the June issue of Ultra Jump. This exciting col ...
Yasuhisa Hara's hit manga Kingdom has spawned a popular anime series and hugely successful live-action films, and this year also marks the manga's 20th anniversary. To celebrate, Hara's home prefectur ...
Disney Parks are legendary for their fairytale magic, and the dazzling night parades, fireworks, and stage shows are absolute must-sees for any visitor. But with all those intense lights and dramatic ...
Fantuan, or Taiwanese rice rolls, are one of Taiwan’s most familiar breakfast staples. Packed with sticky rice, fried dough sticks, and a generous amount of fillings, they have also become a local fa ...
For years, the classic RPG "Final Fantasy VI" has held a special place in many gamers' hearts as one of the series' most iconic entries. Now, a "remake" concept video, crafted with generative AI, ha ...
Known as the "Man Who Returned from Hell" and the "Poison-Tongued King," popular Japanese TV host Ariyoshi Hiroiki recently spilled the beans on his lifelong obsession with Dragon Quest. During his JF ...
