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470-million-year-old fish Sacabambaspis goes viral in Japan, Among Us dev joins in on fun
An extinct genus of fish from the early Paleozoic called the Sacabambaspis has recently gone viral on social media in Japan, with memes and even art and merch being made based on it.
Idolmaster fans lament annoying detail on beautiful Sakuragi Mano figurine
The prototype for a new official figurine of Sakuragi Mano from The Idolmaster: Shiny Colors was recently revealed and fans love it except for one detail.
Tears of the Kingdom: How to make a laser-shooting musical instrument
Players have discovered a way to play beautiful melodies on this laser-shooting music box-like instrument in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
No. 1 popular game among Japanese women causes “silent update” scandal
The number one most popular mobile game among Japanese Women, Ensemble Stars!! Music, has come under fire for making a “silent update” after an in-game event.
Frustrating climbing game Only Up! grows popular among Japanese streamers
A peculiar indie game called Only Up!, that consists only of climbing up into the sky has gained popularity among Japanese streamers.
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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.