Can We Ever Make It Suntory Time Again?
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 &a…
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Japanese Government Honors Shigeru Miyamoto As Person of Cultural Merit
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 …
It's A Good Day For Persona Art Lovers
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 …
Sony will discontinue PlayStation Vue on January 30, 2020
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. T…
Kyoto tourists to be fined for hassling geishas
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.…
'Mario Bros.' creator Shigeru Miyamoto to be given one of Japan's highest honors
(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 hono…
Japan Cleared To Transform 98 Of Its F-15J Eagles Into "Japanese Super Interceptors"
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 critic…
Blizzard Loses Sponsor Over Hong Kong Actions
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 c…
Blizzard lost a big sponsor after the Hong Kong outcry: Mitsubishi
Blizzard Entertainment may be feeling the effects of its controversial ban of Hong Kong Hearthstone player Ng “Blitzchung” Wai Chung for quite some time. According to The Daily Beast, Mitsubishi…
Scientists Find New Species Living in Whale Shark's Gills
Japanese scientists have discovered a new species of crustacean in the gills of a shark, according to a recent paper. This is the first one found on a whale shark, the largest fish species in th…