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Pokémon cards are so valuable that criminals are using them to launder dirty money, Japanese media reports
Criminals are using ingenious methods to find Pokémon card packs containing rares and then reselling them to launder money.
Hideki Kamiya regrets harsh outburst towards Okami fan on X so much he wants to “snap his own neck off”
Hideki Kamiya is known for calling people insects on X, but he seems to be extremely regretfull of one harsh interaction with a fan.
Nihon Falcom founder Masayuki Kato dies at 78
In a notice to shareholders published on December 17, Nihon Falcom announced that its founder, chairman and former president Masayuki Kato died on December 15, 2024.
RGG Studio teases new Project Century, fueling speculation that we may be getting a Like a Dragon origin story, involving Snoop Dogg in some way
RGG Studio’s director Masayoshi Yokoyama teases new info about the studio’s mysterious new game Project Century and involvement of Snoop Dogg.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director was so excited to see The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards that he almost jumped out of his seat
Naoki Hamaguchi is such a big Witcher fan that he nearly jumped out of his seat at Ciri’s reveal in The Witcher 4 trailer.
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Japan Air Self Defense Force’s erotic furry mascots stir up controversy among Japanese politicians
Japan’s Ministry of Defense unveiled the cover of the February issue of their official magazine, which has caused some controversy for featuring sexualized furry characters.
Indie games
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.
nintendo
Japanese convenience store gives Donkey Kong Country Returns HD buyers a real banana
Those who buy the upcoming Switch game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD at Lawson stores in Japan get a surprise potassium-packed snack.
