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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?
Japan’s Ninja Warrior obstacle course to become an Olympic sport in 2028
The International Olympic Committee has officially announced that Japan’s popular sports reality game show, Sasuke, also known as Ninja Warrior, will be included as an Olympic sport in 2028.
Japanese roguelite hack and slash title based on Mystery Dungeon series and Diablo released
Mistrogue: Mist and the Living Dungeons by Japanese developer Polyscape released fully on October 27. The roguelite action game features “living dungeons” that keep changing structure as you challenge them.
Craftopia developers host Steam Key giveaway for upcoming open-world title Palworld and make open call for testers
Pocketpair, the developer of the upcoming open-world survival game Palworld, announced a Steam Key giveaway campaign and an open call for closed network test participants.
Yakuza producers introduce “biggest play spot up to date” in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth with Dondoko Island
Sega revealed details about Dondoko Island, a new play spot in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth on October 26. The Yakuza producers describe it as the biggest in the series’ history.
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Yaranaika meme’s source manga Kuso Miso Technique banned in Japan by Amazon
Kuso Miso Technique, the manga that inspired the immortal Yaranaika meme and recently crowdfunded an OVA adaptation, has been banned from Amazon in Japan.
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.
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Nintendo has always communicated through its products, without explaining itself much – Shigeru Miyamoto gives insights into new museum
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the philosophy behind the new Nintendo Museum and how his signature unintentionally became one of the exhibits.