Nintendo files a patent for a dual-screen console, however users in Japan think it looks like Sony’s 2009 portable console, the PSP Go.
Nintendo files a patent for a dual-screen console, however users in Japan think it looks like Sony’s 2009 portable console, the PSP Go.
Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between their 30 Minutes Missions plastic model kit series and Armored Core 6.
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?
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.
A Japanese tea company’s commercial featuring an AI actress sparks discussion about the ethics of using AI as opposed to human talent. Online users and industry professionals evaluate the pros and cons.
Nearly 40% of Japanese elementary and middle school students wear face masks throughout the school day. What motivates Japanese youth to continue to wear masks, even when they are no longer mandatory?
Why do some Japanese people tend to rely on casual speech to communicate with foreigners? A foreign sociolinguist shares their surprisingly casual conversation at a pharmacy in Japan.
Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena anime director Kunihiko Ikuhara has taken legal action against a woman who claims he plagiarized her art. Given the recent incidents of attacks by disgruntled fans against creators, it appears that taking precautionary measures to prevent potential tragedies may be necessary.
Why are anime debuts becoming so long? Anime like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Oshi no Ko opting for longer premieres may have a lot to do with anime fans ditching the ‘three-episode’ rule.
Is Akihabara about to lose its charm? Some argue that the redevelopment of the ‘Electric Town’ will cause it to lose its uniqueness.
As so-called “kirakira names” grow into more and more of a controversial topic in Japan, some call for legal regulations for unconventional names, while others don’t see the issue as such a big deal.
Are modern maid cafes becoming too adult-themed? A Japanese author shares how many maid cafes are becoming increasingly reminiscent of hostess clubs.
Why do Japanese players seem to dislike Final Fantasy XIV’s PvP so much? Online users share their frustrations with the game’s PvP mode.
How much does an anime and manga change from its original conception to its finalized version? Demon Slayer’s conceptual manga Kagarigari and Kisatsu no Nagare characters and plot are examined.
Does the overuse of themes in modern works spoil the original content that made them popular? A user discusses why their first time reading the popular Haruhi Suzumiya light novel series felt somewhat lackluster.
Is Japanese manga falling behind modern comic formats like webtoons? Comic book fans discuss the pros and cons between the two styles, prompted by the statement that Demon Slayer put Japanese manga behind the times.
Japanese director and animator Hideaki Anno has his face printed on bags, blankets, and men’s underpants without his permission on Amazon. Online users find the ordeal strange, yet comical as they wonder who the target market would be for such items.
Emi (Ethereal Master of Illustration) is a free to use AI image generator by Japanese developer AI Picasso that claims to be “clean,” avoiding the use of stolen and unauthorized images.
The PS2’s graphics performance was groundbreaking for its time, and some players still claim that the console’s visuals can hold their own against modern game systems. Is it nostalgia that keeps gamers singing the console’s praises, or did the PS2 truly have timeless visuals?
Why do people in Japan have such a strict view of punctuality? Cultural differences between Japan and overseas countries can show us why being tardy in Japan is such a big deal.
Why does PlayStation keep changing their mascot? Nintendo has Mario, Sega has Sonic, but PlayStation seems to have accumulated a team of mascots over the years. Online users discuss why the brand just can’t seem to stick to one character.
Studio Ghibli will become a subsidiary of Nippon TV starting October 6. While the acquisition may be worrying to some, the studio already has a long history of working under another company.
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