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Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jun 25, 2015
Nintendo's virtual warriors secure same-sex marriage victory
In a sign of the growing embrace of diversity in virtual reality, Nintendo Co. said Thursday its Fire Emblem fantasy role-playing game series now allows characters to have same-sex relationships.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 15, 2015
Japan thinking long-term with Asia Championship provisional squad
The Japan men's national basketball team certainly wants to change its low credit rating on the international stage. It may not happen right away, but some unique talent makes it possible in the future.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 11, 2015
'Mockingjay' rises toward a revolution
Today's Hollywood is great at catering to the superfan. Whether it's the dedicated following that supports (or argues over) TV shows like "Game of Thrones," "True Blood" or "The Walking Dead," or the comic-book enthusiasts that salivate over every detail of a superhero flick like "Avengers: Age of Ultron,"...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2015
'Puzzle & Dragons' maker plans expansion into game publishing
GungHo Online Entertainment Inc. plans to strike partnerships with third-party game developers and share its recipe for success as the maker of the world's highest-grossing smartphone title begins to expand into publishing.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 9, 2015
IOC's choice of Fujisawa for 2020 events puts wind in town's sails
Officials and residents of the coastal city of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, welcomed on Tuesday the news that the International Olympic Committee picked its Enoshima Yacht Harbor to host sailing events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 6, 2015
Blame batted about for stadium blunder
The media is still very positive about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but its ardor has cooled significantly with regard to the way the central government is holding up its end of the bargain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 3, 2015
Nintendo's 'Splatoon' shooter rivals 'Call of Duty' in reviews
Game reviews ranked Nintendo Co.'s "Splatoon" almost on par with best-seller "Call of Duty," giving an early indication of success for the company's first-ever foray into the online shooter genre on its console.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 28, 2015
Swimmer Naoya Tomita found guilty of stealing camera at Asian Games
A South Korean court has found Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita guilty of stealing a camera at the Incheon Asian Games in September last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
May 9, 2015
Keeping the yakuza away from the 2020 Olympics
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo should be a cause for celebration but this may depend on who you talk to.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2015
Gaming videos giving passionate players a social leg up
The man wakes up early in the morning and boots up a video game to play. While playing, he simultaneously utters his unfettered feelings into a microphone to alert hundreds of thousands of young Japanese fans that he is online and ready to rock.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 26, 2015
Ski jump legend Kasai eyes 2026 Games
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Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Mar 27, 2015
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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 20, 2015
Sony's PS4 hits China but with few games
The PlayStation 4 debuted Friday in China, but with few games and bare-bone online services as Sony navigates tight censorship rules to get a toehold in the world's biggest gaming market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2015
Nintendo finally enters smartphone game sector, with DeNA as partner
In a major policy shift, Nintendo Co. said it has partnered with mobile video game operator DeNA Co. to enter the smartphone game market.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 25, 2015
Toronto mystery tunnel had rosary nailed to wall, police say
A mysterious tunnel discovered in Toronto near one of the venues for this summer's Pan American Games contained a rosary with a crucifix and poppy, and there is nothing to suggest the tunnel was linked to criminal activity, police said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 23, 2015
Meet the man who helped Sony get its game back
"How many people came for video games?" asks a keynote presenter at Sony Corp.'s PlayStation bash in Las Vegas last December. The crowd roars. "And how many came to give Shu Yoshida a hug?" The roar gets even louder.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 13, 2015
'No Game' campaign misfires in Hokkaido
A 'No Game' campaign led by educators in Hokkaido backfires after being taken as an attempt to label video games as harmful.
EDITORIALS
Jan 14, 2015
Avoid undue toll on athletes
Venue changes aimed at reducing the ballooning costs of the 2020 Olympic Games should be made in a manner that does not take an undo toll on the athletes.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 9, 2015
Sony to delay sale of PlayStation 4 in China
Sony Corp. will delay sales of the PlayStation 4 in China, originally scheduled for this Sunday, due to "various factors," the company said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 8, 2015
GungHo and Nintendo to combine 'Super Mario Bros.' and 'Puzzle and Dragons'
GungHo Online Entertainment Inc. said Thursday its latest title for the Nintendo 3DS represents a mash-up of two immensely popular games.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

Podcast

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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