Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2: Character Creator Feature Added
A planned character customization feature has been added to the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV, according to recent reports.
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Japanese Ministry Requests US Government Stop Using Pokemon and Mario IP
Japan has formally requested that the US administration cease using Pokemon, Mario, and Naruto in social media posts, citing concerns over brand damage.
Japan Reportedly Asks US to Stop Using Mario and Pokémon on Social Media
Unconfirmed reports claim Japan has asked the United States to stop using Mario, Pokémon, and other cultural icons in official social media posts.
Nintendo Warns Against Museum Ticket Resales And Transfers
Nintendo issues a warning against unauthorized ticket resales and transfers for the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, citing entry rejections and criminal liability.
Forza Horizon 6 Adds Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder to Horizon Japan
The 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder arrives in Forza Horizon 6. Unlock the new convertible through the Festival Playlist until July 13, 2026.
War Thunder Removing Japanese Ho-Ri SPGs from Research Tree
Gaijin Entertainment is removing the Ho-Ri Production and Ho-Ri Prototype from War Thunder on September 1, 2026. Here is what you need to know.
PS1 Title UFO: A Day in the Life Makes Worldwide Debut on PS5
The 1999 Japanese PS1 title UFO: A Day in the Life launches on PS5 via Hamster's Console Archives this week. The game features original, unlocalized text.
Ball Boy Simulator Developer Adds Czech Support for Single Fan
A Japanese indie developer behind Ball Boy Simulator added full Czech language support to Steam after noticing just one wishlist from the Czech Republic.
Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Launches Alongside Themed Train
The Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC is out now. Japan is celebrating the release with a special themed train running through September 25, 2026.
Beast Of Reincarnation PC Launch Brings Mixed Reviews
Game Freak's PC game Beast Of Reincarnation is out now, following Emma and Koo across a forsaken post-apocalyptic Japan to mixed reviews.
Suikoden Star Leap Confirms August 7 Launch Date in Japan
Suikoden Star Leap launches August 7, 2026, for iOS and Android in Japan, with PC and global mobile releases planned for a later date.
My Merry May with be Remaster Now Available on PC
MAGES. has released the science-fiction romance visual novel collection My Merry May with be on PC via Steam in Japanese, featuring a 20 percent launch discount.
Retro Game Master Considers Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 Games
Long-running Japanese comedy program Retro Game Master considers canonizing Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 games as retro in an upcoming broadcast.
Pokémon Winds & Waves Leads Latest Famitsu Most Wanted Chart
Pokémon Winds & Waves remains the most anticipated title in Japan, according to the latest Famitsu reader poll for August 2026.
Ancient Ys Vanished Audio Drama CD Launches November 25
A new drama CD based on the classic Ys I & II RPGs is set to release in Japan on November 25, 2026, priced at 3,500 Yen.
Super Mario Sunshine Inspires Nintendo's Summer 2026 Wallpaper
Nintendo has released its official summer 2026 wallpaper on its Japanese website, featuring artwork based directly on the key art for Super Mario Sunshine.
Rare PokéPark Fishing Tournament DS Listing Surfaces on eBay
A rare Nintendo DS cartridge linked to the Japan-exclusive PokéPark Fishing Tournament DS has appeared on eBay, sparking debate over its contents.
Historical FPS The Defiant Announced for PS5
Developer Hoothanes has unveiled The Defiant, a new PS5 first-person shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and 1940s.
Splatoon Raiders Sells 474K Physical Copies in Japan
Splatoon Raiders shifted 474,684 physical copies in Japan during its launch week on Nintendo Switch 2, driving hardware sales.
UNBEATABLE PC Localization Update and DLC Release Detailed
UNBEATABLE developer D-CELL GAMES rolls out PC localization for Chinese and Japan players alongside the release of Jamie Paige Content Companion DLC.
Pokemon Card Shop Offers 1 Million Yen Bounty for Robber Captured Alive
A Japanese Pokemon and One Piece card shop offered a 1 million yen bounty for its burglar, specifying the reward applies only if the thief is captured alive.
Why PlayStation Closed Japan Studio, According to Shuhei Yoshida
A PlayStation veteran explains that Japan Studio was closed because it struggled to make hardware-selling AAA games like God of War or Uncharted.
Japanese Pokemon Store Set To Reopen Following Employee Stabbing
The Ikebukuro Mega Tokyo Pokemon Center will reopen on August 24, 2026, with enhanced safety measures after a fatal employee stabbing incident in March.
GTA 6 Physical Copies in Japan Will Expire After 170 Days
Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 in Japan contain a single code that expires after 170 days due to local consumer protection laws.
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PS1 Title UFO: A Day in the Life Makes Worldwide Debut on PS5
The 1999 Japanese PS1 title UFO: A Day in the Life launches on PS5 via Hamster's Console Archives this week. The game features original, unlocalized text.
Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Launches Alongside Themed Train
The Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC is out now. Japan is celebrating the release with a special themed train running through September 25, 2026.
Suikoden Star Leap Confirms August 7 Launch Date in Japan
Suikoden Star Leap launches August 7, 2026, for iOS and Android in Japan, with PC and global mobile releases planned for a later date.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Artist to Illustrate Marvel Tokon Spider-Man
Japanese illustrator Betten Court, known for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, will draw the Spider-Man story episodes for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.