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Honcho Kei Truck Game - A Love Letter to Japan’s Tiny Workhorse
Your own rusty kei truck and the endless countryside—Honcho is pure Showa charm.

The Subtle PS2 Ad Campaign That Took Japan by Storm
How Sony turned quiet curiosity into a cultural phenomenon.

Heisei Kids’ Youth - StreetPass and the Memories of the 3DS
Where strangers became allies, and commutes turned legendary.

The Philosophy Behind Scorpion From Mortal Kombat - A Path Of Fire
A fiery path of revenge and honor shapes Scorpion’s legacy.

Yuka Kuramochi Cosplays as Chun-Li from Street Fighter
How Red Bull Japan brought Street Fighter's Chun-Li to life.

Japanese Game Designers That Aren’t Hideo Kojima
Discover Japan’s game design legends shaping the industry beyond Kojima.

Ghost of Yotei - What We Know About Ghost of Tsushima’s Long-Awaited Sequel
A new Ghost rises in the 17th-century Japanese wilderness.

Nintendo Museum Opening in Kyoto
Explore gaming history and innovation at the new Nintendo Museum Kyoto.

The Social Media Charm of Hideo Kojima
The unfiltered yet iconic social media presence of Hideo Kojima.

The Complete Guide to Hideo Kojima’s Games
Discover Hideo Kojima’s iconic games that revolutionized storytelling and gameplay.

Hideo Kojima - Japan's Maestro of Game Design
How Hideo Kojima redefined gaming with innovative storytelling and cinematic gameplay.

The True Story behind Ghost of Tsushima
Explore Tsushima's true story of samurai bravery and Mongol threats.

Jet Set Radio - Tokyo in Cel-Shade
Dive into the game that embraced Japanese pop culture and uses Tokyo as its playground: Jet Set Radio.

Gunpei Yokoi - Humility in the World of Video Games
The story of the man that revolutionized the world of video game entertainment forever.

Snatcher - Hideo Kojima's ode to Blade Runner
Explore one of Hideo Kojima’s revolutionary titles that laid the foundation for his future work.
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