Nintendo's snap-on Switch Lite case arrives in the US on December 8th
There are already a number of good Switch Lite cases available, but Nintendo might just have one more. The gaming giant has revealed that its previously Japan-only Flip Cover &…
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'Forty-Seven Samurai': A paradoxical account of bloody revenge and haiku poetry
Forty-Seven Samurai: A Tale of Vengeance and Death in Haiku and Letters, by Hiroaki Sato. The bare historical facts of the 47 samurai saga are incredible and thrilling. Hiroaki Sato | …
SoftBank and NAVER reveal plans to merge Yahoo! Japan and LINE Corp.
In a press release posted today, SoftBank and NAVER Corporation announced an ongoing business integration agreement to merge their subsidiaries Z Holdings, otherwise known as Yahoo! Japan, and L…
Japan: Safe to dump water from Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japanese police wear chemical protection suits as they search for victims around the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, on April 15, 2011. File Photo by Ke…
Yamagata University uses IBM’s PAIRS Geoscope and Watson to uncover patterns in ancient etchings
Ever heard of the Nasca Lines? Although the Nasca Lines have been studied for decades (and more intensely since they were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994), they’ve yet to be full…
More than one in 10 Japanese companies have 'rules on height of womens' heels'
Getty Images 8/20 Hillary Clinton The former politician was the first lady of the US from 1993 to 2001. Getty Images 13/20 Deepika Padukone The Indian film actor and producer is one of the highe…
Tokyo Olympics announce brand new heat-prevention measure: 1,300 tons of ice
Other countermeasures include ice cream for volunteers. With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics less than a year away, the burning question on everyone’s mind is: will anyone die from the excruciating heat…
SoftBank proposes $30 billion merger between Yahoo Japan and Line
(Reuters) — Japan’s SoftBank plans to merge internet unit Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line to create a $30 billion tech giant, as it bags struggling internet companies to bulk up against …
Final Fantasy VII Remake's Tifa Voice Actor Has Gotten Threats
In 2005's Kingdom Hearts II, Ayumi Ito first voiced Tifa Lockhart and since then, has continued to be the character’s Japanese voice. Naturally, she will be returning for next year’s Final …
So, About Professor Oak And Ash's Mom In Pokémon...
For years, there has been speculation that Professor Oak and Ash’s mom Delia are totally together. If that wasn’t enough (and really, it’s not), there is even the notion that Professor Oak is As…