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The Rise and Fall and Rise of PC Gaming in Japan

Aside from The Simpsons: Cartoon Studio (don’t you judge me!) I was never that fond of PC gaming when I was younger. But, after delving a little deeper into the video games Japan has to offer, specifically the most expensive ones in…

March 11, 2023March 11, 2023
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20 PS2 Games Set in Japan You Need to Play

We all know that getting to Japan, to live or just for a holiday, isn’t always the easiest thing to do. So, anything that lets me explore some area of Japan in a video game is a fun relief until those tickets…

March 7, 2023March 11, 2023
26 mins read
Entertainment/Video Games

The Most Expensive Video Games in Tokyo

Japan is famed for it’s gaming culture, and love of retro tech. As such, Tokyo is packed full of rare and expensive video games, and I thought it was about time we took a look! These may not be the most expensive…

March 2, 2023March 11, 2023
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Pokémon Cards in Tokyo.

I have extremely fond memories of growing up swapping trading cards with people in the playground, collecting stickers for my sticker book, and trying to hunt for those elusive cards to complete my collection. While my love for trading cards spread to…

January 8, 2023March 16, 2023
26 mins read
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6 Japanese PS5 Games You Should Be Playing

The PS1 was my first console, and the PS2 was my second. The latter had most of my favorite childhood games on it, and I'll continue to hold a huge amount of love for it. While that probably means I'll be spending…

January 5, 2023March 11, 2023
13 mins read
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Why do Speedrunners use Japanese Games?

I must admit, I’ve never tried to speedrun a game. Maybe that’s because I prefer to take my time and explore a game as much as possible (hence my love of Animal Crossing) …or maybe it’s because I’m just not good enough.…

December 21, 2022March 11, 2023
11 mins read
Creative/Entertainment

14 YouTubers In Japan You Should Be Watching

If you can't get to Japan, what's the next best thing? Watching countless hours of Japanese content, of course!…

February 19, 2022January 12, 2023
24 mins read
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Creative/Entertainment

11 Japanese Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following.

Whether you're looking for inspiration before your trip, or you're just bonkers about Japan and it's many fascinating subcultures, these are the Japanese instagrams you should be following.…

October 1, 2021January 12, 2023
14 mins read
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J-Pop vs K-Pop: Which is more popular?

It's time to find out which of these music genres is most popular.…

August 13, 2021January 16, 2023
13 mins read
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10 of the Weirdest Japanese Game Shows.

I dont know about you, but british (and I'm sure American) game shows can sometimes get just a little too repetitive.…

August 3, 2021January 12, 2023
28 mins read
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How popular is Pokémon in Japan?

Japan loves Pokémon, but just how much?…

July 23, 2021January 9, 2023
13 mins read
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10 Video Games Set In Japan That Will Make You Want To Visit.

Japan has undoubtedly contributed extensively to the video game industry, but are there any games set in Japan?…

May 12, 2021March 7, 2023
16 mins read
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5 Japanese-inspired Animal Crossing islands. (and 3 bonus ones!)

The most wholesome gaming community also happen to be some of the best designers of Japanese acnh islands.…

March 26, 2021March 11, 2023
23 mins read

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Published in Tokyo Weekender, Ski Asia, Metropolis Japan, and resident Japan entertainment guru at Den of Geek.
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