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fromKotaku
18 hours ago
Graphic design

I Love Low-Effort Tomodachi Life Creations, Like A Single Pea On A Plate

Impatience can lead to embracing low-effort creativity in games like Tomodachi Life.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Games

Tomodachi Life Fans Are Already Running Wild With Its Character Creator

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream features a robust character-creation tool, but Nintendo's anti-image-sharing policy limits online sharing of creations.
Graphic design
fromKotaku
18 hours ago

I Love Low-Effort Tomodachi Life Creations, Like A Single Pea On A Plate

Impatience can lead to embracing low-effort creativity in games like Tomodachi Life.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

Tomodachi Life Fans Are Already Running Wild With Its Character Creator

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream features a robust character-creation tool, but Nintendo's anti-image-sharing policy limits online sharing of creations.
#anime
Independent films
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

This cult-classic anime is back in London cinemas - and here's where you can see it

Iconic 1988 sci-fi anime returns to London cinemas from April 17, digitally remastered in 4k with hundreds of screenings available.
Television
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

5 Anime Series to Check Out This Spring

The anime industry experiences a crowded debut season with numerous shows launching simultaneously, making it challenging to discern standout series.
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Now Is the Perfect Time to Dive Into the Wacky World of 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'

Independent films
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

This cult-classic anime is back in London cinemas - and here's where you can see it

Iconic 1988 sci-fi anime returns to London cinemas from April 17, digitally remastered in 4k with hundreds of screenings available.
Television
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

5 Anime Series to Check Out This Spring

The anime industry experiences a crowded debut season with numerous shows launching simultaneously, making it challenging to discern standout series.
fromIndieWire
3 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Now Is the Perfect Time to Dive Into the Wacky World of 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'

Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Dragon Ball's Next Game Is Exactly What You Think

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is confirmed for 2027, set in a future world with new story elements and gameplay.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Japan's cherry blossom: when spring slips out of time | Editorial

Prof Yasuyuki Aono's research shows cherry blossoms in Japan bloom earlier due to climate change, impacting culture and tourism significantly.
London music
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Tokyo Is the Birthplace of Karaoke-Here's How I Spent Every Night of My Visit Belting Out the Hits of My Youth

A spontaneous karaoke night in Tokyo created unforgettable memories, overshadowing planned sightseeing experiences.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting

Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million is represented physically through art, emphasizing its significance and the labor behind its abstraction.
Berlin
fromabc7.com
6 days ago

teamLab Borderless in Tokyo is a feast for the eyes

Visitors describe teamLab Borderless in Tokyo as an ever-changing, immersive art experience that transcends traditional boundaries.
NYC music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

YOASOBI Announce "Never Ending Stories" North American Tour

YOASOBI will embark on their 'Never Ending Stories' tour in North America starting July 31, 2026, with eight concert dates across various cities.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Nintendo Keeps Leaving Cool Retro Gadget Ideas On The Table

Consumer confidence in gaming is low due to perceived price increases despite high-quality game releases.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

Ornot Collabs with Pro Skater & Local Artist to Launch The City Collection

The City Collection merges cycling, skateboarding, and local art, inspired by San Francisco's unique terrain and urban experience.
Music production
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Attack On Titan Studio Caught With Generative AI In Latest Anime

Wit Studio confirmed the use of generative AI in the production of Ascendance of a Bookworm's opening sequence.
Independent films
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Akira is returning to the big screen in a 4K restoration

Akira's immersive experience is best appreciated on the big screen, highlighting the importance of scale in cinema.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This City Has Japan's Largest Chinatown, a Cup Noodles Museum, and Mount Fuji Views-Just a Subway Ride From Tokyo

Yokohama offers a blend of vibrant culture, natural beauty, and affordable accommodations, making it a must-visit destination in Japan.
#pokemon
Video games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The new Tomodachi Life is made to be shared - even if Nintendo doesn't want you to

The latest Switch game balances player expression with safety, offering creative freedom but restricting sharing of creations.
#web3
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue

TEAMZ Summit 2026 was a major global event in Web3, attracting over 10,000 attendees and featuring 130 speakers from various sectors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue

TEAMZ Summit 2026 was a major global event in Web3, attracting over 10,000 attendees and featuring 130 speakers from various sectors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue

TEAMZ Summit 2026 was a major global event in Web3, attracting over 10,000 attendees and featuring 130 speakers from various sectors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue

TEAMZ Summit 2026 was a major global event in Web3, attracting over 10,000 attendees and featuring 130 speakers from various sectors.
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

The Business of KAWS: What Data and a Museum Show Reveal About His Market | Artnet News

KAWS has shown an uncanny ability to connect with a wide variety of people. Younger buyers clamor for his $50 Uniqlo T-shirts, while trophy-hunting collectors shell out millions for paintings.
Arts
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Studio Behind Umamusume: Pretty Derby Reportedly Facing Insolvency

Studio Kai has accumulated a total net loss of 565 million yen, approximately $3.5 million, over seven years, indicating a state of insolvency.
Independent films
Video games
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

Let's Play: Genki Kawamura and Jiro Nagae on a New Kind of Video Game Cinema

Genki Kawamura adapts the indie video game into a film, merging artistry with box office potential in a unique horror narrative.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Pokemon Champions Has Sauceless Drip

The vibes around Pokémon Champions have been mostly bad for a number of reasons since it launched today, but really I should have caught onto how much of a disappointment the Switch battle simulator would be right when I booted up the game and it handed me the absolute most sauceless Pokémon trainer this side of the Paldea region.
Games
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

Japan's FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, providing regulatory clarity for Web3 gaming projects.
Writing
fromwww.cntraveller.com
3 weeks ago

I travelled to Tokyo just to buy stationeryhere's how to shop for it like a pro

A deep passion for stationery drives a quest for unique office supplies, particularly in renowned cities like Tokyo.
Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Watch the trailer for Science Saru's Ghost in the Shell anime series

The upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime features a nostalgic art style reminiscent of the original manga.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Ghost Of Yotei Devs Used Coins From The Game's Collector's Edition To Test Zeni Hajiki Multiplayer

Ghost of Yotei's multiplayer mode includes a competitive coin-flicking game, Zeni Hajiki, inspired by fan feedback and prototyped using real coins.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Can Tokyo Build Asia's Most Trusted Crypto Rails?

Tokyo's crypto growth relies on regulated infrastructure rather than speculation, with significant user accounts and assets reported.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 weeks ago

The Rise of Tech-Funded Art Spaces in China | Artnet News

Shenzhen is emerging as a global art hub with tech companies like JD.com and Tencent launching new museums.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
1 month ago

Anime vs. Marvel/DC: Designing Digital Products With Emotion In Flow - Smashing Magazine

Design quality depends on emotional pacing and flow management, not just visual elements. Successful products guide users through emotional states coherently, while poor design creates emotional conflicts through misplaced elements.
Games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia, Let Me Give Mimikyu A Hug

Mimikyu, a ghost/fairy-type Pokémon, seeks friendship while hiding its true form under a Pikachu disguise, reflecting themes of acceptance and loneliness.
#takashi-murakami
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Takashi Murakami: Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme's Genesis @ Perrotin, Los Angeles

fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Takashi Murakami: Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme's Genesis @ Perrotin, Los Angeles

fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Dragon Quest 10 Is Getting A Google-Powered Chatbot Slime NPC

Square Enix is partnering with Google to integrate its AI large language model Gemini into Dragon Quest X, creating a Slime character that players can chat with. This character will respond with AI-generated text, offering tips, tricks, and advice as players navigate the game.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing what's behind Japan's bumping' trend?

This was no accidental clash of shoulders in a crowded place, but one of the most visible examples of a spate of butsukari otoko bumping man shoving incidents in Japan that experts attribute to a combination of gender dynamics and the stresses of modern life.
Photography
Travel
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Jimbocho: Books, cafes and guitars in the coolest neighborhood in Tokyo (and the world)

Jimbocho, Tokyo's historic bookstore district with over 180 shops, combines literary heritage with contemporary appeal, attracting both trend-seekers and independent explorers through its diverse book culture and related businesses.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

This Artist Creates Superhero and Comic Watercolors With Traditional Japanese Motifs

Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein Spring 2015 Ad Campaign In A Parallel Universe: Artist Exposes Sexism By Switching Up Gender Roles In Old-School Ads Russian Blogger Makes Parodies Out Of Celebrity Photos, And More Than 20,000 Followers On Instagram Approve 10 Famous Movie Titles Written Using Negative Space The World of Modern Graphic Design & Typography by Kyle Kemink Chinese Tech Companies Hiring 'Pretty' Girls to Motivate Male Employees by Chatting, Playing Ping Pong and Buying them Breakfast
Typography
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Japan Opens School Staffed Entirely by Virtual Waifus

Virtual Cram School Wish High is a new online school by Tokyo-based company Luminaris. According to the publication, all teachers are "active VTubers," meaning streamers who use digital avatars to represent themselves instead of showing their real faces. Tuition at the online academy is the equivalent of around $63 per course per month, on subjects including mathematics, English, physics, chemistry, world history, Japanese history, and geography.
Online learning
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

How ArtVerse Helps Galleries and Advisors Navigate Today's Art World

ArtVerse Advisory bridges capital constraints in the art market by providing galleries and advisors flexible access to primary and secondary market artwork without ownership risks.
OMG science
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

The Search For The One Piece Has Turned Into A Real-World Quest

Manga creator Eiichiro Oda sealed the secret to One Piece in a capsule at the ocean floor 651 meters deep to celebrate 600 million sales worldwide, sparking global treasure-hunting efforts.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

After lonely baby monkey goes viral, his IKEA comfort toy sells out

Punch has been scolded by other monkeys many times in the past and has learned how to socialize with them," the statement said. The zoo staff also noted that after moments of conflict with other monkeys, Punch runs back to his comfort object - his stuffed toy orangutan. When he feels safe again, he will leave his toy and return to his peers.
Pets
Toronto Raptors
fromDefector
1 month ago

New Japan Makes, The World Takes | Defector

Tomohiro Ishii, a 50-year-old New Japan Pro Wrestling mid-card wrestler, maintains authenticity through his unwavering commitment to a consistent wrestling formula despite being past his prime.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

5 Sushi-Inspired Designs For Japanese Product Fans That Look So Realistic You'll Want to Eat Them - Yanko Design

Sushi exemplifies minimalist design—clarity, precision, and restraint guide creators to prioritize essential elements and function for lasting, purposeful aesthetics.
Business
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card sells for record $16.5M

Logan Paul's Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sold for $16.5 million, setting a world record for any trading card sold at auction.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The Japanese concept that explains why chasing happiness makes you miserable - Silicon Canals

Ikigai emphasizes purpose-driven living over pursuing fleeting happiness, reducing anxiety by focusing on meaningful daily activity rather than constant pleasure-seeking.
Cryptocurrency
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

From millions of dollars to under a grand: The dramatic fall of the NFT

NFT investments, including high-profile purchases by celebrities like Justin Bieber, lost approximately 90% of their value within a year, demonstrating the market's spectacular collapse after its 2021-2022 peak.
Travel
fromFortune
2 months ago

How Japan replaced France as the country young Americans obsessively romanticize-they're longing for civility | Fortune

Gen Z travelers increasingly choose Japan for perceived everyday civility, punctuality, cleanliness, and cultural appeal driven by anime and long-standing soft power.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Ikoku Nikki Is The Must-Watch Anime Of The Season

You've got your obvious bangers, such as Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Jujutsu Kaisen, but there are at least twenty weekly releases currently airing that are worth watching. Hell's Paradise, Fate/Strange Fake, Sentenced to Be a Hero, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Trigun Stargaze, Golden Kamuy - I could go on, and that's without including the stuff that just finished airing, such as Spy x Family and To Your Eternity.
Television
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Christie's Launches First New York Auction Devoted to Anime and Manga

Christie's launches its first New York auction dedicated to Japanese anime and manga, featuring iconic works from Miyazaki, Tezuka, and other artists, reflecting strong growing demand from younger collectors.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

A Crusade To Erase Obscure Japanese Game Cookie Finally Ends

An individual named Brandon White falsely filed copyright claims against Cookie's Bustle, a rare 1990s Japanese PC game, attempting to erase it from the internet despite having no ownership rights.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Crunchyroll increases prices for all anime streaming plans

Anime fans won't be getting any respite from the streaming service price hikes that now feel inevitable on every platform every couple of years. Crunchyroll announced today that it will be increasing the monthly costs for all its plans by $2. That means the Fan tier will now run you $10 a month, the Mega Fan Tier is $14 a month and the Ultimate Fan Tier is $18 a month.
Television
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Japan's Art Market Registers Modest Growth: Report. Plus, a Rundown of the Latest in Asia's Art World | Artnet News

Japan's art market grew two percent to $692 million in 2024 despite global contraction, with dealers dominating sales and most transactions under $10,000.
Games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pokemon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them

Pokemon celebrates 30 years as the highest-grossing media franchise, maintaining global cultural phenomenon status through games, trading cards, and mobile apps that continue attracting new generations.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Pokemon Popped Off With Its 30th Anniversary Merch

The Pokémon Company is releasing anniversary merchandise including a black-and-white pixelated Pikachu plush based on the character's original Game Boy sprite design.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Persona Artist Kazuma Kaneko Reveals New AI Art Card Game

Kazuma Kaneko's new Switch card game, Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi, launches April 23 with AI-generated art and includes 3,600 curated AI-produced cards.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Christian Rex van Minnen "Metanoia" @ Nanzuka Underground, Tokyo

Christian Rex van Minnen presents 15 new paintings blending Baroque technique, Surrealism, grotesque black humor, and a new sincere still-life series reflecting personal metanoia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo

but thanks to the opening of Pokemon's first ever amusement park on 5 February, this year, they are likely to come earlier. Unlike the rollercoaster-filled thrills of Tokyo Disney Sea or Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, PokePark Kanto is essentially a forest populated by models of the creatures from the perennially popular games. Nestled in the quiet Tokyo suburb of Inagi, half an hour from the city centre, the park is a walkable forest with more than 600 Pokemonin it.
Video games
Games
fromJezebel
1 month ago

The latest Umamusume: Pretty Derby is for the horsegirls (and guys)

Umamusume: Pretty Derby expanded from Japan-exclusive niche to worldwide phenomenon, combining anime horse girls with real Japanese racing history through games, shows, and films that treat absurd premises with genuine earnestness.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Streetwear Legend NIGO Lands a Major Museum Retrospective

NIGO's three-decade career, from founding A Bathing Ape to Kenzo artistic director, is showcased in a London retrospective of 700+ personal objects including ceramics.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Pokemon turns 30: What's behind the media franchise's enduring appeal?

I don't remember when was the last day I did not think about Pokémon at all. In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards.
Video games
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Even for fans like me, the Pokemon 30th anniversary stuff' is a bit much

Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebration features extensive merchandise and experiences, but most offerings are expensive products targeting nostalgic adults rather than meaningful content.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Animal Crossing Fans Are Bombarding Each Other With AI Slop

Undisclosed generative-AI enhancements and fabricated Animal Crossing: New Horizons screenshots are misleading players and provoking community backlash.
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