Falcom is one of those video games that I love for what they brought to fans, when it comes to video games, merch but also soundtracks. There are a special group of fans that love video games from the company but there are fans who Read More …
The J! (Video Game Podcast Ep. 128) Playing “Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection International” & “Capcom Belt Action” Collection for the very first time (on the Nintendo Switch). What is “Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection International” Contains Japanese and overseas versions of 12 arcade titles Read More …
I have been on a Shimomura Yoko music marathon as of late. The composer is best known is known for her composition works on “Final Fantasy XV”, the “Kingdom Hearts” games, “Live a Live”, “Super Mario RPG”, “Paraside Eve”, “Legend of Mana”, “Radiant Historia”, “Xenoblade Read More …
The One about the J! (Video Game Podcast Ep. 126) Playing “NIER Automata” for the very first time (STEAM) What is “NIER Automata”? NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful Read More …
The One about the J! (Video Game Podcast Ep. 125) Playing “Cotton Reboot” for the very 1st time (Nintendo Switch). What is “Cotton Reboot”? Japan’s favorite shooter mascot finds her way into a beautiful HD game with stunning graphics and remixed soundtracks. This is the Read More …
The J! (Video Game Podcast Ep. 124) Playing “Cotton 100%” for the very first time (Nintendo Switch). What is “Cotton 100%”: The world is enveloped in darkness, and the fairy “Silk” flies around in search of help. Meanwhile, Silk meets a young wizard named Nata Read More …
For those who have been to Japan during the cherry blossom season knows that Mister Donut is one of the cool places to visit for its sakura-inspired offerings. Mister Donut, operated by Duskin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture), will be selling all four Read More …
For those who are planning to travel to somewhere around the world, especially in Japan and there are various theme parks, museums and attractions that you have your itinerary, about a month before you leave, I highly recommend going to Klook or Rakuten Travel Experiences Read More …
Humax Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku) will hold a “Kabukicho Red Carpet” at the “Shinjuku Copa Bowl” in Kabukicho, Shinjuku on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This is a large-scale cosplay event in which performers from a variety of backgrounds, including active cosplayers, gravure idols, idols, Read More …
Once the goto for low-cost quality clothing, netizens are complaining that UNIQLO is becoming a bit expensive. One wrote, “I feel a little embarrassed, but to be honest, due to the recent rise in prices, even UNIQLO feels like a “slightly luxury item.” I wonder Read More …
The J! (Video Game Podcast Ep. 123) Playing “Sengoku Musou 4 DX” (Samurai Warriors 4 DX) for the very first time! As of February 2024, the DX version of the game is only available on the Nintendo Switch (not on STEAM yet). What is “Sengoku Read More …
The J! (Video Game Podcast Ep. 122) Playing Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate for the very first time. What is “Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate?” The supreme “WARRIORS OROCHI” experience is here! The definitive installment of the “WARRIORS OROCHI 4”, featuring all the content of the WARRIORS Read More …
All good things come to an end and as many know, the final day of the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is on March 31st. Yokohama City is working on strategic measures to improve the ease of travel and encourage accommodation in conjunction with popular IP content*. Read More …
Not far from Tokyo is a location that retains its Edo style. From the various shops and buildings, and even the local Starbucks, Kawagoe is known for it and is called “Little Edo”. And the fact that people don’t have to travel hours away to Read More …
While it’s become easy for gamers to decide if they want to purchase an original soundtrack digitally on STEAM, during the late ’90s through the 2010s, one of the more popular ways to obtain video game soundtracks were through limited editions. For a lot of Read More …