Video Games
PS VITA US RELEASE! 02.09.12

The ps vita comes out on february 22nd here in the states.  It been out in Japan for a couple of months.  Check out the newest video from the playstation blog of the unboxing of a new ps vita. More … READ MORE
Capcom Bar in Shinjuku 02.02.12

Capcom and Pasela have a collaborative campaign for “Ace Attorney” and “BASARA Samurai.” Since about 2 years ago they have been thinking about having a place for information dissemination which users can enjoy. So they opened Capcom Bar in Shinjuku! … READ MORE
Nintendo DS covers 01.31.12

Something caught my eyes this week. Kawaii Japanese DS covers. Everyone has DS in japan. I am serious. Not only kids. That’s probably why they have the coolest DS covers in japan. I want one!   ( source ) Rilakkuma … READ MORE
PS3 x One Piece “Kaizoku Musou” GOLD Special EDITION 01.06.12

Have you heard of  One Piece: Kaizoku Musou Treasure Box, will be on sale March 1st 2012?! Lucky Japanese one piece fans get to enjoy a One Piece: Kaizoku Musou Gold Edition PS3 Bundle! So what comes in the bundle? A … READ MORE
Pokemon + Nobunaga’s Ambition 12.19.11

It was recently announced that the latest Pokemon game will be a collaboration with Nobunaga’s Ambition, a turn-based strategy wargame based in feudal Japan. It is scheduled to be released in spring 2012. The game is set in the Ranse … READ MORE
Nintendo legend not retiring, despite confusion 12.13.11

A few days ago, some reports said that Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary video game designer responsible for the Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series,  was stepping down from his position at Nintendo. Apparently, those reports were inaccurate, as Nintendo issued … READ MORE
Xbox Kinect a Disappointment in Japan 11.29.11

According to Venture Beat, Microsoft’s Kinect has been a substantial disappointment in its first year of availability in Japan. To date, the device has only sold roughly 114,000 units in the country, with sales dropping dramatically in the past few … READ MORE
Tamagotchi iDL 11.18.11

Remember those little egg shaped toys called Tamagotchi that were popular in the 90s? It’s quite embarrassing and funny, but I remember when I was a little kid I cried when mine died (RIP). Anyways, Bandai recently announced that they … READ MORE
Gundam Cafe 11.11.11

Did you know that there is a Gundam Cafe in Akihabara that opened last year in Spring? For those Gundam fans out there, this place is a must visit. This is the store interior At the cafe you can enjoy… … READ MORE
What’s Next? in Japanese Amusument World 11.10.11

26th Amusement Prize Fair photo report is here from Japan! check out all of the great new figures coming next Spring! All the figures and toys will appear in stores / sega worlds / arcades starting in April in Japan. … READ MORE
Western Gamers “Never play sports games, action games, and have no interest in Japanese games.” 11.09.11

Tak Fuji, a man deeply embedded in the video game world, recently spoke with Siliconera about the differences between Western video game fans and Japanese gamers. Fuji works for Konami, frequently concerning his day-to-day life with the behind-the-scenes work required … READ MORE
“Professor Layton And The Eternal Diva” US Anime Trailer Debuts 11.04.11

Have you checked out the official trailer of  “Professor Layton And The Eternal Diva” yet? San Francisco, CA, November 1, 2011 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, will … READ MORE
Akiman and His Contributions to Capcom 11.04.11

Kotaku recently ran a piece highlighting the career of Akira Yasuda, who is known for his work with some of the biggest Japanese video game titles ever. Known by his pen name Akiman, Yasuda worked at Capcom from 1985 to … READ MORE