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All this talk about Japanese 3DS’s has gotten me thinking about Japanese 3DS games. As we all know, Nintendo decided to break the hearts of millions of fans around the globe by making the 3DS region-locked, meaning the system can only play games from the same “region.” Since the major regions are, as always, PAL … Read moreMy Most Wanted Japanese 3DS Titles
Guess what? Japan’s getting yet another amazing limited edition console, and this time it’s a Pikachu-themed 3DS LL (or XL for us westerners). I’m fully ready to admit that this is the most beautiful handheld I have ever seen. I want it with every fiber of my being. Okay, that’s a little creepy, but I … Read moreJapan Envy: Pikachu Yellow 3DS LL/XL
Every once in a while, Shaun and I stumble upon a really good find here in Brisbane. First it was the talking Pikachu and Rilakkuma plush keychain at the local vintage shop, then it was the Japanese Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town strategy guide from the used bookstore in the city. Now, I dare say … Read moreDissecting Final Fantasy 20th Anniversary Ultimania File 3: Battle
Here’s another thing about Japan that will stump me for all eternity: American pizza chains are actually cooler over there than they are in their home country! Sure, some may argue that squid ink pizza doesn’t sound all that appetizing, but this time I’m not talking about the pizza itself, but rather all the awesome … Read moreJapan Envy: Pizza Delivery Chain Tie-in Merchandise
Or “I literally couldn’t fit the whole name of the game in the header.” Excuse me if I continue to shorten Corpse Party The Anthology: Sachiko’s Game of Love – Hysteric Birthday 2U to Corpse Party: 2U, as any other alternative is just far too long. Now that that’s out of the way… Some of you may remember … Read moreCorpse Party: 2U Demo Impressions
Japan has the art of cute edibles down to a tee, if you ask me. Not only do they have everything from Dragon Quest to Sailor Moon-themed cafés, but there’s an edible version of practically ever Japanese character you can think of! Case in point: Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory! They specialize in none other than Totoro cream … Read moreJapan Envy: Totoro Cream Puffs
These days, there’s a holiday for just about anything, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that there is a dedicated yaoi day. Yaoi, or boys’ love, is also written as 801, hence August 1st, or 8/01, being the obvious date for an international holiday celebrating the love between men as drawn by women. Why 801? … Read more801 Day: A Celebration of Yaoi