As the holiday season begins and people begin to consider what the best gift would be to get for friends and family, video games are always a popular choice! If you are leaning toward getting a fun piece of software for someone you know, why not give this article a look? We have included a list of games that enjoyed great success with Japanese audiences this year! In addition, … [Read more...] about The Best and Weirdest Video Games in Japan – 2020 Edition!
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The 10 Best Traditional and Modern Japanese Board Games to Try in 2020
When you first think about Japanese games, the first thing that comes to mind may be Mario or Sonic, but Japan has enjoyed dozens of unique tabletop games since long before anyone ever picked up a game controller! Some of these board games date back centuries, but they are still enjoyed to this day due to their creativity and challenge. This article will cover 5 of these … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Traditional and Modern Japanese Board Games to Try in 2020
Kamen Rider’s Secrets to Success!
Kamen Rider is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero series that has enjoyed amazing popularity over the course of its more than 40 year run! It has seen this success spread to countries outside of Japan as well, so nowadays you will find fans worldwide who know a lot about the famous Kamen Rider series. But what are the reasons for this long success? Read on to learn more! The … [Read more...] about Kamen Rider’s Secrets to Success!
The Popular Collectible Bearbrick Toys
What is Bearbrick? Bearbrick is a brand of bear-shaped collectible figures made by the Japanese company MediCom Toy. Developed with the highly original concept of 'making a teddy bear with a digital image', the first Bearbrick was available in May of 2001, and it has since become a sought-after collectible line of merchandise for collectors. Its cute and cartoony bear design … [Read more...] about The Popular Collectible Bearbrick Toys
5 Select Rare Dragon Ball Figures
While there has been a huge amount of Dragon Ball figures released from companies like Banpresto or Bandai in exclusive series such as rise-figure Standard and Evolve, we would like to cut though the fat this time to introduce you to some of the most sought-after figures that have been released over the years! In recent years, the soaring prices of Dragon Ball series figures … [Read more...] about 5 Select Rare Dragon Ball Figures
The Top 5 Shockingly Expensive TCG Cards!
Have you ever played any trading card game series, such as Yu-Gi-Oh! or the always popular Pokemon trading card game? As fans of these trading card game series will know, over the years some cards have become very rare and hard to obtain. The most serious collectors of trading cards will want to buy these cards no matter how much they cost. Some people may be thinking that … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Shockingly Expensive TCG Cards!
You Can Celebrate Geek Pride Day with Comiket Goods!
Have you heard of Geek Pride Day? It is an unofficial celebration that originally started in Spain, and through the power of the internet has spread worldwide and become a popular way to give thanks for nerdy hobbies and interests! In English, the words 'geek' and 'nerd' can have very different meanings, but in Japanese they are both often translated as 'otaku'. There are many … [Read more...] about You Can Celebrate Geek Pride Day with Comiket Goods!
The 50 Billionth Year Anniversary of Tomica’s Collectible Cars!
Recently, Tomica's '50 Billionth Year Anniversary' has become a trending topic on Japanese Twitter. You may be wondering, 'Why 50 Billion?' In reality, it is Tomica's 50th anniversary this year, and this new '50 Billionth Year Anniversary' is just one part of this big new celebration, complete with special limited edition content and products. A Short History of … [Read more...] about The 50 Billionth Year Anniversary of Tomica’s Collectible Cars!
You Will Love These Japanese Final Fantasy VII Lottery Prizes!
Ichiban Kuji is a Japanese lottery game that many stores and convenience stores participate in. You will usually enter the store and see a list of the prizes that you can win in the contest, and you can pay a few hundred yen at the store to purchase a ticket to give you one draw and chance at winning something great. The prizes are usually from popular franchises and can be … [Read more...] about You Will Love These Japanese Final Fantasy VII Lottery Prizes!
Worldwide famous Nissan cars! 50th Anniversary of GT-R and Fairlady Z!
Anniversary Special items! Nissan GT-R and Fairlady Z unveiled from 1969 and here comes its 50th anniversary! Speak of the 2 cars, most of us must think of famous animation "Initial D" and blockbuster series "Fast & Furious"! And the items released this time will drive every fan crazy! Except for ordinary goods like tumbler cups and badges, there also have some bold … [Read more...] about Worldwide famous Nissan cars! 50th Anniversary of GT-R and Fairlady Z!
