Hosted annually in Tokyo Big Sight, the Design Festa Autumn Edition is a no-holds-barred artistic free for all, in which an eclectic mix of creative types battle to wow the crowds.
The Design Festa e…

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The government of Japan is selecting famed Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto as the country’s latest Person of Cultural Merit.
“I’m thankful that light is being shined upon the medium of games.,” Miyamo…

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Ninety years later, around a dozen companies distill whisky in Japan, depending on how you count them: Suntory and Nikka.
During the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, there was Hi Nikka, Nikka Gold & Gold, …

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Each year, the Japanese government honors people for their important cultural contributions.
Included in this year’s Person of Cultural Merit honorees is Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto.
Those awarded th…

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Every page of Udon Publishing’s newly released English version of Shigenori Soejima & P-Studio Art Unit Art Works 2 and the re-release of the first Art Works volume is filled with joy.
Up until t…

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Reports about Sony seeking a buyer for its Playstation Vue business circulated late last week, courtesy of The Information, indicating an uncertain future for Sony's TV streaming service.
Today, the …

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Kyoto in Japan has introduced an on-the-spot fine for tourists hassling geisha.
Now, residents have a hit back by imposing a fine of Y10,000 (£71) for anyone caught harassing geisha.
New signs were p…

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(CNN) Shigeru Miyamoto is a titan in the video game industry, having created beloved franchises such as "Mario Bros." and "The Legend of Zelda."
The award is the highest honor a person in a creative …

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The possible deal, which covers 98 of the Japan Air Self Defense Force's around 200 F-15Js, has an estimated value of $4.5 billion.
"This proposed sale will provide Japan a critical air defense capab…

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When Blizzard decided to take action against a pro Hearthstone player for speaking out over the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, they ate a lot of shit from fans.
They also, it turns out, lost a commer…

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