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What do Japanese users have to say about Spotify’s Gacha Pop playlist?
Spotify Japan recently released a global playlist titled Gacha Pop, and the name has sparked interesting discussion among Japanese users.
Tears of the Kingdom’s Ascend even lets you pass through enemies’ bodies
Players have discovered that the Ascend ability in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom lets you physically go through your enemy’s body during battle.
Demon Slayer fans discover “real-life Swordsmith Village” in Japan
Fans have discovered that the Swordsmith Village in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc is modeled of a real hot spring resort in Japan.
You can use Tears of the Kingdom’s Portable Pot as quality vehicle suspension
Players have discovered that the Portable Pot Zonai Device in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can serve as an unexpectedly good vehicle part.
Vanpool, company behind Freshly-Picked Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland dissolves
Japanese game developer Vanpool announced that the company is dissolved as of May 31. They worked on Freshly-Picked Tingle’s Rosy Rupeeland and several Kirby titles.
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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.