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Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Mar 13, 2014
BitSummit reveals tantalizing homemade worlds of play
After a successful debut last year, former Q-Games producer James Mielke once again shone a light on Japan's independent gaming scene with the second edition of BitSummit, a gathering of independent developers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Feb 24, 2014
Japan finally gets the PS4, "Ryu ga Gotoku" goes back in time and "Assassin's Creed III" has a killer box set
At last, PS4 in Japan
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2014
Bogus game apps new woe for Nintendo
Nintendo Co. isn't offering Super Mario games on smartphones. Other people are.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / JAPAN WEB WATCH
Feb 20, 2014
'Kantai Collection': Social game of warships sets course for big money
Casual online games based on military themes and with a kawaii (cute) twist are currently a surprise hit in Japan. Is this related to the recent rightward tilt in national politics, or just part of Japan's creative desire to "cutify" everything.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 19, 2014
Sony sells 5.3 million PlayStation 4 consoles
Sony Corp. has sold more than 5.3 million PlayStation 4s globally, beating its forecast, as it prepares to release the console in Japan this Saturday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Feb 13, 2014
The symbiotic relationship between anime and games
Japan excels at making you play. From its flower arrangements to tea ceremonies to karaoke, nothing much happens until you get into the game, and a big part of Japan's appeal to non-natives is its invitation to engage.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 6, 2014
World Hobby Fair could be this weekend's game plan
See and try the latest in all manner of games at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair, where companies will be plugging new and upcoming releases, limited editions and other merchandise.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2014
Indie designer Kanai carves out niche with analog board games
In an age when every toddler fiddles with electronic game consoles and smartphones, Seiji Kanai says his passion lies in creating analog board games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 21, 2014
Nintendo chief under fire over Wii washout
Nintendo Co. President Satoru Iwata, who tripled revenue by introducing hits like the Wii console, is coming under fire from investors and analysts after the company's latest game machine flopped.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 20, 2014
Uemura added to Sochi squad
Aiko Uemura was named to Japan's Winter Olympics team for the fifth time on Monday, when the Ski Association of Japan added more athletes to the squad it is sending to Sochi next month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2013
Video game makers handed chance to ride indie wave
Independently made video games, a term that can be stretched to include titles made by midsize game developers, a group of enthusiasts or just a lone programming hobbyist, have become hugely popular in North America and Europe.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2013
'Real-life' puzzle escape games catching on
"Real-life" puzzle games are booming, prompting even big companies to let employees play to improve their communications and problem-solving capacities.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 29, 2013
DeNA plans push beyond games
DeNA Co., the Tokyo-based company whose service lets people play games on mobile phones, is seeking to expand its e-commerce and mobile entertainment businesses and is mulling acquisition opportunities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 28, 2013
Smartphone game developer creates romance in virtual world
Waka Yoshida, who develops story lines for smartphone games, gets her inspiration from watching dramas and movies on TV every day.
EDITORIALS
Oct 11, 2013
Preparing for the 2020 Olympics
The government plan to establish an athlete-nurturing Sports Agency ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics should not overlook the need for a stronger sports foundation nationwide.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 19, 2013
Sony, Microsoft to square off at Tokyo Game Show
In Japan, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is gaming's main event. This year, heavyweights Sony and Microsoft are set to square off at Chiba's Makuhari Messe convention center with brand new consoles in tow. Who will come out on top?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2013
Building on experience, Tokyo's bid went according to plan
For Tokyo, forecasting the election results of the International Olympic Committee's general session was always part of the game plan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 22, 2013
Apple shuts down developer site after hacking
Apple Inc.'s developer site has been unavailable for software engineers after a hacker tried to steal personal information, the company said Sunday.
LIFE / Digital / JAPAN WEB WATCH
Jul 16, 2013
Japanese adults spend crazy money on cellphone games
Over the last decade, people's behavior during their daily train ride has completely changed. In the past, Japanese were known to be avid readers of paperbacks (bunko) and manga magazines, and would do so even on Tokyo's notoriously crowded trains. Now, however, it is rare to spot someone on the train...
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 15, 2013
[Video] International Tokyo Toy Show 2013
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Nearly 6 million elderly people in Japan will have dementia by 2040
The latest figure is significantly less than a previous projection released in 2015 that said more than 8 million people would have dementia by 2040.
Thanks, tourists. Views of Mount Fuji are now blocked.
Tourists pose in front of a convenience store with Mount Fuji on Friday in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Local residents are upset over littering, overcrowding and the inconvenience caused by the visitors.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Man arrested over fatal stabbing of young woman in Shinjuku
A 51-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stabbing a young woman to death in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward.
Stormy seas ahead as Beijing and Manila trade barbs over secret deal
Philippine Marines wave to Philippine Navy personnel and the media during a resupply mission at their military outpost, the BRP Sierra Madre, a warship run aground in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in 1999, in the South China Sea, in March 2014.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Xi bristles as Macron and von der Leyen urge China to do more on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen walk after their meeting in Paris on Monday.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

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