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15 SNES Games You Didn’t Know Were Censored
Aside from religious content, the biggest target of the trigger of a stopwatchThe censor was Ayla. In the original version of the game, Ayla was a violent, fun-loving, hard-drinking companion who was likely bisexual. In the…
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Australia and New Zealand not sending athletes to Asian Games
Melbourne- Australia will not accept the offer to send athletes to the Asian Games for the first time this year because none of the sports federations invited have expressed interest in traveling to Hangzhou, the Australian Olympic…
Japan cancels three cultural sports exchanges with Russia after Ukraine invasion
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Miggy still after 3,000, Sasaki’s perfect roll
A look at what's happening around baseball on Saturday:___CABRERA REIGNSMiguel Cabrera is set to swing for his 3,000th career hit after his chase was delayed a day by rain.The Tigers are set for a day-night doubleheader against Colorado at…
Putin’s war in Ukraine has opened a 76-year wound for Japan. This time he is unwilling to…
In the final days of World War II, Chuhei Yamamoto gathered alongside dozens of other villagers to take one last photo together.Residents of Etorofu Island, located just north of Japan's main islands, had been spared the worst of the…
Soft Power, Politics and the Future of Games – The Diplomat
AdvertisementDiplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers from around the world for their diverse insights into US policy in Asia. This conversation with Dr. Susan…
2022 Billie Jean King Cup: Japan beat India 3-0
Japan beat the Indian women's tennis team 3-0 to open their campaign at the Billie Jean King Cup 2022 Asia/Oceania Group I in Antalya. All three matches in Tuesday's Asia/Oceania event proved to be one-sided, with China, Japan and South…
Chiba Seeking Extreme Comeback After Hosting Japan’s 1st X Games
Chiba is looking to cash in on the extreme sports fever sparked by the Tokyo Olympics last year when it hosts the first-ever X Games in Japan, with sponsors lining up to get in on the action.
X Games Chiba 2022, a…
Gennady Golovkin defeats tough, game-changing Murata in Japan – but Canelo will have enjoyed…
At the end of his career, middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin could become one of the greatest fighters over forty of all time. Right now, GGG is 1-0(1) as a fighter in his 40s, with Golovkin winning his comeback bout today.
As fans…
The Bank of Japan’s Mental Game: Massive Bond Purchases to Cap the 10-Year Yield? Does not…
Maybe the BoJ doesn't want to totally crush the yen?
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The Bank of Japan strenuously asserted throughout March that it would buy unlimited amounts of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) to keep the 10-year…
VOX POPULI: Loyal fans will always love their Hanshin Tigers, win or lose
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Jaaved Jaaferi sparks speculation about returning as a commentator in Takeshi’s Castle reboot
Emerging as one of the most nostalgic and memorable game shows for kids of the 90s and early 2000s, Takeshi Castle is set to return with new adventures and new players in 2023. The popular Japanese show was loved by kids and parents…
Miki leads Japan to victory at the Junior World Alpine Snowboarding Championships
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Cherry Blossom Festival to Honor Japanese Culture in Columbus and the State of Ohio
Columbus will host its first-ever Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday through April 1, with an event hosted by the Japanese Student Organization at Ohio Union Sunday. Credit: Madison Kinner | Lantern Reporter
As Columbus welcomes…
Outdoor festivals, celebrations and garden tours are back
Japanese Sakura Matsuri Festival. Photograph by S Pakhrin/Flickr.
A variety of outdoor festivals and celebrations are back in April, many after a pandemic break. Meet the Easter Bunny, treat yourself to a little shopping, listen to…
Brokerage scandal puts Japanese stocks scene in the dock
There is little, at this point, that can be called predictable about the scandal that has engulfed Japanese domestic brokerage giant, SMBC Nikko – a company that authorities have turned from slave wolf to the sacrificial lamb within…
What is the Japanese arcade game featured in the Apple TV+ series?
The unique word that the Apple TV+ series uses as its title, Pachinko, is not Korean. The limited series based on the novel by Min Jin Lee tells the story of a family's diaspora over four generations. The scenario takes place…
Undefeated Korea deliver knockout blow to Italy
(South Korean sweepers put the stone in play at the World Women's Curling Championship in PG. Photo courtesy of Brendan Pawliw Staff, MyPGNow.com)
We haven't even finished the World Women's Curling Championship round robin…
Ad revenue in games grew 28% last year
Global gaming advertising revenue grew by more than a quarter in 2021, although the importance varies by market, according to data from more than 750,000 mobile games from game engine company Unity.
Global gaming ad…
Genshin Impact Reveals Kamisato Ayato’s English and Japanese Voice Actors
The recent Genshin Impact 2.6 livestream revealed Kamisato Ayato's English and Japanese voice actors. His English is Chris Hackney, while his Japanese voice actor is Akira Ishida. We already knew that Akira Ashida did her Japanese voice,…
Genshin Impact, Smash Hit From China, Beats Japan At Their Own Game
TOKYO — Genshin Impact, one of the world's most popular mobile video games, has all the hallmarks of a Japanese invention: giant robots; human-sized swords; characters with huge eyes and spiky rainbow-colored hair; and a confusing…
Gymnastics: Icon Kohei Uchimura retires after one-of-a-kind celebratory final
Kohei Uchimura, who won gold medals in the men's all-around at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, is tossed into the air by fellow gymnasts during his retirement event at the Tokyo!-->…
Paralympic Games: Blind skier Ryohei Ariyasu and his guide form a team with one goal
Visually impaired cross-country skier Ryohei Ariyasu, left, competes in the Beijing Paralympic Games with his guide Yuhei Fujita on March 9, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China.!-->…
The Government of Japan will exhibit at the Travel & Adventure Show 2022 (March 12-13) to…
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In order to develop the legacy created by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (after these "Tokyo 2020 Games") beyond the transitional results, the Government of Japan will exhibit a booth at…
Japanese Game Releases This Week: Chocobo GP, RPG Time! The Legend of Wright, more
CU of chocobos for Switch and RPG time! The Legend of Wright for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC are the highlights of this week's Japanese video game releases. The Switch version of .hack//GU last recodeand the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series…
Momoka Muraoka wins Japan’s first gold medal at the Beijing Games
Sit-skier Momoka Muraoka won the women's alpine skiing event on Saturday to claim Japan's first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Beijing.
Muraoka finished in 1 minute 29.77 seconds to win her second career…
ServiceNow: Changing the sales game in Japan
"ServiceNow has the potential to change the world," says Kentaro K., a Tokyo-based customer workflow solutions sales specialist at the company. He considers himself something of an…
Pokemon Fan Creates Japanese Ink Painting Of Scarlet And Purple Starters
While some players are still playing Pokemon Legends: ArceusGame Freak has already teased its next installment in the franchise titled pokemon scarlet and Purple. Even though the game was just announced, anxious fans learned several…
After decades of spin, Sonic’s escape leaves Sega hoping for more | The mighty 790 KFGO
By Sam NuseyTOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese company Sega Sammy Holdings Inc hopes to follow in the fast footsteps of Sonic the Hedgehog as the character enjoys a renaissance amid a global rush for entertainment content. This year sees the…
Taiwan loses back-to-back matches in FIBA Qualifiers
Taiwan lost its second straight game in next year's FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers yesterday in a close match in Okinawa against hosts…
Nihon Falcom Japan Game Streaming Guidelines Released
Nihon Falcom has released new streaming guidelines that apply to user-uploaded videos and streams based on its games. The company generally only allows non-profit uploads to websites, blogs, and social media. However, it makes an…
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 still No. 1 at the Japanese box office
The film recently surpassed Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0: It was three times the highest-grossing film at the Japanese box office in calendar year 2021
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Organizers scramble as weather disrupts penultimate day of Beijing Games
YANQING, China – Organizers rushed to rearrange the mixed alpine team parallel race for the final day of the Beijing Olympics after high winds on Saturday forced the competition to be postponed.Team officials and organizers have…
Beijing Olympics: Live Updates | PA News
BEIJING (AP) – The latest news on the Beijing Winter Olympics:___Defending champion Michelle Gisin of Switzerland clinched a second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the alpine combined race after Mikaela Shiffrin skied againin the slalom!-->!-->…
Tokyo depicts a haunted modern-day Japanese city
Scary, but beautiful. The world of Ghostwire: Tokyo is masterfully crafted to depict an authentic recreation of Tokyo, in a world overrun by Japanese bogeymen.Developed by Tango Gameworks, Ghostwire: Tokyo spotlights traditional…
Japan beat hosts to stay second
The Japanese retained their second place after the seventh session of Monday morning's round robin against China, while the United States took on Korea and Canada took on the ROC.China versus JapanJapan controlled their match against China…
Heavy snow a welcome ‘problem’ for Beijing Games venues
ZHANGJIAKOU, China – While athletes competed on artificial snow throughout the Beijing Olympics, organizers now face the logistical challenge of clearing the real thing after heavy snowfall in the Zhangjiakou Mountains on…
New rooftop Peruvian-Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant Kaiyo open in SoMa
A bright new team rooftop bar and restaurant behind Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Cow Hollow Kaiyo has landed a few blocks from Oracle Park. Called Kaiyo Rooftop, the outdoor food and drink destination opens Wednesday, February 16 on the…
Snowboarding – American Kim enters the halfpipe final, Japanese teenager Ono follows
ZHANGJIAKOU, China, Feb 9 (Reuters) - American Chloe Kim cruised through Wednesday's qualifying in the women's snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing Games to advance to the final in first place, while Japanese teenager Mitsuki Ono followed his…
Japanese ‘ice prince’ Yuzuru Hanyu pursues Quad Axel in bid to cement his Olympic legacy
Japan's biggest hope for the Beijing Games is two-time gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu.
Nicknamed the "Ice Prince" of Japan by his fans, Hanyu is aiming for a…
Norway’s Therese Johaug wins first Beijing Games gold medal in women’s skiathlon
ZHANGJIAKOU, China – Therese Johaug powered to victory to claim gold for Norway in the women's skiathlon race at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday, the first gold of the Games and the first individual Olympic gold of her brilliant…
Japanese Video Game Company Asks Female Fans To Stop Sending Gifts To Virtual Characters
A video game company in Japan has released a statement urging fans to stop sending chocolates to game characters on Valentine's Day.Developer Koei Tecmo, which creates games with historical characters from feudal Japan and China, has caught…
Rhythm game Cho Aniki released for iOS/Android in Japan
Japanese web development company LIG released Dance of Cho Aniki (ダンシング・オブ・超兄貴) on iOS and Android in Japan as a free-to-play title. It's a casual rhythm game based on the Cho Aniki shoot 'em up series. Players can play music tracks…
How one of the biggest games in the world was crippled by a shortage of servers
Final Fantasy XIV fans rejoiced last week when Square Enix opened a data center in the Oceania region intended to take some of the load off the company's other data centers, meaning users can buy…
After 50 years, Sega arcades are officially on the verge of disappearing from Japan
After more than 50 years, Sega's brand image is about to disappear from Japanese arcades, it has been announced.Sega Sammy announced on Friday that it will sell the remaining 14.9% of its Sega Entertainment division, which operates its game…
Chicago Cubs reportedly finalists for Japanese superstar Seiya Suzuki
As Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players' Association finally come together in hopes of avoiding games being canceled due to the lockdown, attention has returned to the measures the Chicago Cubs will have to take once…
Victorage introduces gaming chairs in Japan
TOKYO, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In February, Victorage will enter Japan with its new gaming chairs. This time, to show its sincerity to fans in the Japanese market, more than 80% of the styles are the first time to meet all the world.…
Indian skier Arif Khan ready for a date with fate in Beijing
Bengaluru- When India's Arif Khan steps into Beijing's National Stadium for the opening ceremony of next month's Winter Olympics, it will mark the culmination of a journey spanning more than a decade.Khan, who qualified in the slalom…
Foreign visitors to Japan in 2021 fell to a record high of 245,900
This January 21, 2021 photo shows the departure hall at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture. (Mainichi/Yasutoshi Tsurumi)
TOKYO (Kyodo) – The number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2021 fell to 245,900, the!-->…
How Indo-Japanese Friendship Can Contribute to World Peace and Prosperity
The year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. The whole year will be marked by festive events. It is an opportunity to reminisce, to be aware of the present and to envision…
Josh Allen throws five touchdowns as Bills maul Patriots
Josh Allen passed for 308 yards and five touchdowns as the third-seeded Buffalo Bills outscored the visiting New England Patriots 47-17 in an AFC wildcard game on Saturday night in Orchard Park, New York.Allen (21 of 25 assists)…
Dark Japanese Horror Title Ikai Launches March 29
Developer Endflame and published PM Studios have announced that their dark Japanese first-person psychological horror title, Ikai, will launch on March 29, 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Interestingly,…
Bite into Japan’s Pac-Man Pork Belly Buns for a retro gaming treat
Nagasaki is home to a number of dishes that are popular throughout Japan, but one of the foodie favorites is Nagasaki Kakuni Manju. Nagasaki takes Gua Bao serves braised pork belly covered in a tangy sauce between soft steamed…
Gymnastics legend Kohei Uchimura retires – OlympicTalk
Kohei Uchimura, widely regarded as the greatest male gymnast in history, announced his retirement in a press release posted on his website.Uchimura, 33, won all eight Olympic and world all-around titles from 2009 to 2016, a combined…
Japan considers COVID-19 boosters for Olympic athletes ahead of Beijing Games
Government plans to give COVID-19 booster injections to athletes and officials nationwide ahead of the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics amid global rise in coronavirus infections as omicron variant becomes endemic, sources say…
Sony Moves Into Electric Car Market With New Subsidiary
TOKYO - Sony announcement Tuesday that he created a subsidiary dedicated to transport, taking a further step towards entering the very competitive market for electric cars.The Japanese electronics and entertainment giant unveiled a…
Here are five of the most anticipated video games of 2022
2021 ended on an exciting note for gamers, with the release of Infinite halo and the exciting racing title Forza Horizon 5. Many other video game titles have been delayed in 2021 due to the covid-19…
Salt Lake City in the running to host the 2030 Olympic Winter Games
Since the Games haven't been held in North America since 2010 (the 2026 edition will be in Italy), Salt Lake City or Vancouver would be an obvious choice for 2030. Vancouver seems to have the edge there - its The venues are newer and its…
Omicron cases in US could peak by end of January, Fauci says
A Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is being prepared for administration at a vaccination clinic on September 22 in Los Angeles. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)Pfizer / BioNTech's mRNA vaccine is 92% effective in preventing Covid-19 in…
How Discord, born from an obscure game, became a social hub
In 2015, Jason Citron, a computer programmer, was struggling to break into the video game industry. The new multiplayer game he had created with his development studio, Hammer & Chisel, was not catching on.So Mr. Citron staged an…
The legacy of motorsport in Japan: GT Sport Daily Races with December 27, 2021
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Baby koi at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San José need protection
Something fishy is going on at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Kelley Park in San Jose. Namely, it is not easy to be a baby koi in the beautiful surroundings these days.
The garden has several koi ponds, but the massive Coyote Creek…
Japan: Nintendo Switch sells 176,832 units this week and the top ten are all Switch games
The latest Japanese graphics on software and boxed hardware now come from the Famitsu video game sales tracker team and it is the unstoppable combo of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Pokemon Shining Pearl and Nintendo Switch!-->…
Olympic Team Doctor Believes Canada ‘Can Bring A Team In And Out’ From The Olympics
“If I didn't think we could do it safely and put the mitigation measures in place, I wouldn't confidently say that yes, we can bring a team in safely and get them out safely. security. Most importantly, bring them home without getting…
Opinion: Roadmap towards a true alliance between Japan and Israel on the 70th anniversary. ties in…
This photo shows co-authors Rabbi Abraham Cooper, left, and Kinue Tokudome. (Courtesy of the co-authors)
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Place in the semi-final assured, India will face Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy
Assured of a berth in the semi-finals, the defending Indian champions are said to be looking to continue their winning streak when they face Japan in their final round robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey…
Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC review: it pretty much does the job
There was a time when PC versions of Japanese games tended to be terrible, if at all. But in recent years, Japanese publishers have put more effort into their ports. These are not always the most complete conversions, but games like…
Japan Pokémon TCG Start Deck 100 reveals Morpeko V and more
| We are now a few days away from the release of Japanese Pokémon TCG: Starter Deck 100 product line. Scheduled for release on December 17, these products will primarily feature reprinted cards and, unlike actual boosters, will not…
Online games connect children of Japan in pandemic era, but drug addiction on the rise
A boy plays an online game in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture. (Mainichi / Ryohei Masukawa)
OSAKA - During the long months of the coronavirus pandemic, as people were encouraged to stay indoors and socially distant, Japanese!-->…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is called Sonic vs Knuckles in Japan
Sonic the hedgehog 2 will be known by a slightly different name in Japan. The film list will be Sonic vs. Knuckles in this territory. Adjustment because in Sonic the hedgehog 3, the echidna loomed large as the hedgehog…
Masayuki Uemura, creator of NES and SNES game consoles, dies at 78
Masayuki Uemura, who developed Nintendo Co.'s Famicom game console, or NES, holds a Donkey Kong game during an interview in Kyoto in July 2013. | KYODO
Kyto - Masayuki Uemura, the lead architect of the revolutionary Nintendo…
Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games
Australia says athletes will attend but government officials won'tAustralia's ties to China weak relative to COVID-19 origins and tradeUS Bases Action on China's "Atrocities" Against Human RightsBritain, Japan consider diplomatic…
Japan Pokémon TCG Start Deck 100 reveals Raikou V and more
| Two new cards have been confirmed for the next Japanese Pokémon TCG: Starter Deck 100 some products. These products will mostly contain reprinted cards, and unlike actual boosters, will not contain any secret rare. These are meant…
Japanese game with 8 million users launches crypto metaverse
Gensokishi Online Project has announced the launch of METAWORLD, the latest version of the popular game. Metaworld is a blockchain-based version of "Gensokishi Online", a game which 8 million users in Japan, Taiwan and the United States…
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games for PS5, PS4 and Switch launches April 14, 2022 in Japan
Yurukill: The Slander Games will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Switch on April 14, 2022 in Japan, publisher IzanagiGames and developer G. rev announcement. A PC (Steam) version is also planned, but no release date has been…
The Portuguese game was abandoned after the departure of the team affected by COVID with six players
Lisbon - Benfica's Primeira Liga match at Belenenses on Saturday was abandoned amid extraordinary scenes after their COVID-19-hit opponents were forced to name a squad of nine - including two goalkeepers.Benfica took advantage of…
PV Sindhu makes his way to the semi-final of the Indonesian Open; Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag…
Two-time Olympic medalist, Indian commuter PV Sindhu, returned from a knockout match to beat South Korean Sim Yujin and advance to the semi-finals of the Indonesian Open Super 1000 tournament on Friday.The men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj…
Halo Infinite: How to Level Up Fast with Challenges and XP Boosts
Halo Infinite's multiplayer has been a huge success, and the overwhelming response from our team has been that Halo is good again. The battle pass was a big point of contention, however. The short version is that the battle pass sucks,…
Pokémon Donuts: a review – Pokéheads or Pokébutts?
Image: Lowell Bell
To celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, The Pokémon Company had the brilliant idea of partner with the Japanese company Mr. Donut and launch across Japan a range of fried dough inspired…
Stuart Hogg wary of Japanese threat ahead of Autumn Nations Series final
STUART HOGG is confident that Scotland will produce an adventurous performance this afternoon when they face Japan in the final international match of the year. But he warned the visitors should not be written off and believes…
The Diverse Fantasy Arcadia Fallen game is now available on Steam! – News from the European…
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In the second round of funding in 2021, Gamecity Hamburg is supporting three promising game projects for a total of 159,000 euros through its Prototype Funding program. The non-repayable grant…
20 Nintendo 64 games we’d love to see added to the Switch online expansion pack
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack launched recently, not without its fair share of reviews. Despite some emulation flaws and an inability to change the button mappings in the app, it was nonetheless quite fun to revisit some…
Irish Rugby | Farrell: We want to be our best and challenge ourselves
After facing them on several occasions throughout his time in the Rugby League and Rugby Union, Ireland's head coach Andy Farrell expects New Zealand to pose a threat from all angles on Saturday.
After…
Record-breaking jumper Sara Takanashi ready to break Olympic hoodoo
Sara Takanashi is one of the most decorated ski jumpers of all time, but Olympic gold has eluded her and she admits to having been "swallowed" in the last Winter Games.Now, the 25-year-old Japanese star is hoping that the third time…
Square Enix Reveals Intent To Explore NFT And Blockchain Games
KEY POINTS Square Enix has had huge success with the release of NFT collectible cards in JapanUbisoft and Electronic Arts have expressed interest in the crypto spaceThe NFT market has registered a transaction volume of $ 10.67 billion in…
Jaglan finishes 11th, Japanese Nakajima wins Asia-Pacific in the jump-off
Shubham Jaglan played his fourth consecutive under par at the 12th Asian-Pacific Amateur Championship to tie for 11th, the third best result by an Indian in 12 editions of the event.
Jaglan had four birdies, but he also missed a lot of…
Sega and Microsoft join forces, but what does this mean for Xbox gamers?
Source: @Klobrille on Twitter | Windows Central
This week, Sega announced in a press release that it is strategically aligning itself with Microsoft to explore the future of game development. Sega remains a massive company, despite being…
Unsold games, Japanese traders complain
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