Genvid Technologies and Japan’s NTT Docomo are hosting an interactive streaming event at this week’s Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2019.
Genvid adviser and former Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada is giving a talk…

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The ATGames Sega Genesis was arguably the most embarrassing of them all, as it did an utter disservice to its source 16-bit system.
But, lo, the Sega Genesis Mini arrives this month and nails the bas…

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Tokyo (CNN) A 38-year-old Japanese national has filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged harassment after taking paternity leave, in a landmark case that looks set to challenge Japan's often …

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Mike Raggett is the author of "101 Great Things about Japan -- Anime to Zen" which contains more advice for those traveling to Japan.
(CNN) You're off to Japan for the Rugby World Cup or thinking abo…

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The $79.99 Sega Genesis Mini nails all of the basics, with great, adorable hardware and a varied selection of classic games.
At a glance, the Genesis Mini looks just like its competitors: a shrunken …

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Like most fantasy adventures, Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure puts you in the role of a newly established hero attempting to rid a magical realm of a freshly arisen evil.
It sounds like a typical role-…

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First, though, comes our introduction to new series protagonist, the wild-haired Ichiban Kasuga, and it’s clear that Like a Dragon’s JRPG infatuation goes beyond the combat.
Just to be super clear he…

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The track and field events at next year’s Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo will feature new augmented overlays to help viewers keep track of what’s going on during a race.
In a new video, Intel previews…

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TOKYO—A billionaire entrepreneur’s midlife crisis helped SoftBank Group Corp. affiliate Yahoo Japan Corp. strike the biggest deal in its history and lift its e-commerce business against rivals such a…

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The great run continues, as the New Haven, CT-based painter has caught the eye of Takashi Murakami and kicked off the Tokyo exhibition season with Scorched Earth and The Weeping Sun on view at Kaikai…

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