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Bandai Spirits teases Armored Core 6 model kits from 30 Minutes Missions line
Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between their 30 Minutes Missions plastic model kit series and Armored Core 6.
Masahiro Sakurai’s original Shoryuken isn’t really suited for an anti-air attack, frame data suggests
Users have analyzed the specs of Masahiro Sakurai’s Shoryuken, and it seems to be a tad sluggish compared to Ryu’s in Super Smash Bros. and Street Fighter 6.
The Like a Dragon series producers talk about the “Don’t change anything” policy they upkeep and fandom behavior that has surprised them
An interview with the creators of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Masayoshi Yokoyama and Hiroyuki Sakamoto talk influences and fandom behavior.
Degradation, “human rockets” – dark moments of Japanese television remembered in light of Nasubi’s story gaining worldwide attention
The Japanese variety show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen has become infamous worldwide for it’s disregard for human rights and ethics, but the show isn’t an isolated case.
Why a Japanese supermarket letting employees dye their hair is more revolutionary than it may seem
Japanese businesses often have strict rules regarding appearance in the workplace. However, a certain supermarket has changed its policy, allowing its employees more freedom in the way they look and dress. Are Japanese businesses adapting to the times?
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Exploitation of anime creators prompts investigation by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation into unfair trade practices in the domestic anime and film industries.
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Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
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Japanese Nintendo Store will no longer accept credit cards issued abroad and overseas Paypal accounts
Nintendo announced that they plan to stop accepting such payments on their Japanese Nintendo Store in order to prevent fraud.